Thai Coconut Lime Popsicles: A Refreshing Paleo Frozen Treat

Thai Coconut Lime Popsicles: A Refreshing Paleo Frozen Treat

This Paleo-friendly Thai Coconut Lime Popsicle recipe offers a taste of Thailand with its blend of coconut milk and lime juice. It's perfect for those looking to indulge in a tropical dessert without sacrificing dietary restrictions.

Time: Prep - 5 minutes, Cook - N/A, Total - 6+ hours
Servings: 2 popsicles
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Thai, Paleo

Allergens

Coconut, Lime

Ingredients

  • 3 cups full
  • fat coconut milk 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) Zest of 3 limes Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, sweetener of choice, vanilla extract (if using), lime zest, and sea salt. Whisk until well combined and smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top to prevent spillage while inserting the sticks.
  3. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight, until fully set.

Chef’s Insight

The coconut milk provides a rich, creamy base while the lime juice adds a zesty tang to balance the flavors perfectly.

Notes

To easily remove the popsicles from their molds, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds before pulling them out.

Cultural or Historical Background

This recipe draws inspiration from Thailand's culinary tradition, where coconuts and limes are commonly used ingredients.