Creamy coconut and pineapple popsicles

Serves:

Makes 6 popsicles

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 150g silken tofu
• 3/4 cup (180ml) coconut cream
• 1 tsp coconut essence
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 small pineapple, cored and diced
• 3 tbsp apple juice concentrate

You will also need:

• Plastic popsicle moulds

Method

Place the chia seeds into a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Drape a clean tea towel over the top to keep the heat in. Set aside until the seeds turn into a gel-like consistency.

Put the tofu, coconut cream, coconut essence and honey into a medium size saucepan, and bring to a gentle simmer while stirring with a wooden spoon.

Take the saucepan off the heat and carefully transfer mixture to a blender, pulsing several times until the mixture is well blended.

Pour the mixture evenly into the popsicle moulds, but only fill halfway.

Briefly rinse the blender to remove any milky residue. Place the diced pineapple, apple juice concentrate and chia gel into the blender and blend well.

Pour this mixture on top of  the coconut mixture to fill up the popsicle moulds.

Freeze overnight or until set.

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Note

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• This recipe was created by Katie Rainbird for Kidspot, New Zealand's best recipe finder. You can follow Katie at Katie180