Creamy Lemon Coconut Popsicles with Honey Swirl & Lime Zest
Lemon Coconut
Bright, creamy lemon-coconut popsicles with a honey swirl—light, refreshing, under 300 cal.
Nutrition (per serving)
These lemon coconut popsicles are a sunshiny combination of tangy lemon, silky coconut, and a glossy honey swirl that feels like summer in every bite. I love how the Greek yogurt gives them a creamy body without weighing them down, and a touch of lime zest brightens the flavor so each popsicle is fresh and lively.
They come together in minutes — whisk, taste, swirl, and freeze — and the result is a light, refreshing treat that’s perfect after a walk or as a cool dessert. Make a batch for the week; they’re easy to unmold and even easier to disappear.
Ingredients
- Light canned coconut milk:13.5 oz
- Plain nonfat Greek yogurt:1/2 cup
- Fresh lemon juice:1/2 cup
- Lemon zest:1 tbsp
- Honey (for base):3 tbsp
- Honey (for swirl):2 tbsp
- Pure vanilla extract:1 tsp
- Salt:1/8 tsp
- Water (to loosen mixture if needed):1/4 cup
- Toasted unsweetened shredded coconut (optional garnish):2 tbsp
Instructions
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In a medium bowl whisk together light coconut milk, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, 3 tbsp honey, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Taste and add a little more honey if you prefer sweeter.
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If the mixture seems too thick, stir in up to 1/4 cup water a tablespoon at a time to reach a pourable but creamy consistency.
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Spoon about a tablespoon of the base mixture into each popsicle mold, then add a thin stream of the reserved 2 tbsp honey. Swirl gently with a skewer or small spoon to create a marbled effect, then finish filling the molds.
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Tap molds lightly on the counter to remove air bubbles, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
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To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for 20–30 seconds, then gently pull the popsicles free. Sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut and extra lime zest if you like.
Tips & Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor; bottled juice will taste flat by comparison.
- If you want a dairy-free version, replace the Greek yogurt with an equal amount of full-fat coconut yogurt.
- Make a quick simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar) if your honey is too thick to swirl smoothly — warm 1 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp water until pourable.
- Freeze the molds on a level surface to keep the popsicles straight and evenly textured.
