Vegan Thai Peanut Popsicles

Posted by: Nicole Dula on Jun 23 2014

It’s Popsicle Week! If you didn’t catch last year’s Popsicle Week, Billy dared to dream the dream and brought 26 bloggers together to make delicious frozen pops. This year has grown to 37 bloggers and that means 37 popsicle recipes for your summer! It’s warm in Michigan and quadruple testing this recipe was the best kind of summer research. I have a big freezer bag full of these and it makes me happy. Four batches means 40 popsicles and even though I’ve eaten so many, I still love them. And excellent news, each version was Taystee.

Everyone loves thai peanut sauce, right? While I was brainstorming popsicle ideas I realized it would make a perfect sweet and creamy popsicle. The coconut milk and peanut butter give these a dreamy consistency without any dairy and I added a touch of lime and cilantro for another subtle layer of flavor, but it takes these guys to the next level. I used coconut sugar to sweeten them and it worked perfectly, but you can sub in turbinado or regular sugar. I also added some chopped peanuts that I think are a nice surprise as you bite into them. They’re vegan and just waiting to be your summer popsicle.

In short, make these! Don’t forget to check out the 36 other amazing popsicles you can make. Thanks to Billy: popsicle king, summer-improver, Real Housewives gif lover and bff to all food bloggers for dreaming up popsicle week.

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Vegan Thai Peanut Popsicles

Makes 10 popsicles in this Progressive Popsicle Mold

I’ve used Trader Joe’s light coconut milk in this recipe with great success, too, but full-fat coconut milk will yield creamier pops. You can substitute regular sugar for the coconut sugar, but I suggest using less 3/4 cup because coconut sugar is less sweet. Use a natural peanut butter that just has peanuts and salt in the ingredient list. If your natural peanut butter contains just peanuts and no salt, add a good pinch of sea salt to the mixture before blending. If you forget to soak your popsicle sticks, add the sticks after the pops have been in the freezer for an hour.

Ingredients

2 cups full-fat unsweetened coconut milk (from 2 – 14 oz cans)
1 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
1 lime, zest and juice
1/2 cup roasted and salted peanuts, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Soak popsicle sticks in hot water from the tap for an hour (this will keep them from floating up).
Add coconut milk (shake can well before opening), coconut sugar, peanut butter, cilantro, lime zest and lime juice to a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds.
Add 1 teaspoon of chopped peanuts to each mold. Pour popsicle mixture into each mold. Put lid on the mold and insert soaked popsicle sticks. Freeze pops overnight or for 4-6 hours.
When ready to eat, run each mold under hot tap water for a few seconds and pull the stick to loosen popsicles. Store pops in a large freezer bag for several weeks.

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Amy | Club Narwhal said on June 23, 2014 at 2:45 pm :

Girl, these are everything! I love the Thai flavors here and can’t wait to check out the rest of the amazing treats Popsicle Week has in store 🙂

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- nicoledula said on June 23, 2014 at 3:20 pm :
  
  Thanks, Amy! I had a feeling you’d love these 😉
  
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cynthia said on June 23, 2014 at 3:21 pm :

These are blowing my mind right now. BLOWING MY MIND! I need these beyond words — if I ever get a popsicle mold this might be first on my list… until then, I’ll just start dreaming about an ice cream version. Love these so much, Nicole!

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 7:30 am :
  
  I’m so glad you’re lovin’ these, Cynthia! And they are so easy, too. Mmmm…ice cream version 🙂
  
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Erika said on June 23, 2014 at 6:06 pm :

Yes yes yes! I LOVE the idea of turning one of my favourite savoury flavours into dessert. I mean, why have one course when you can have two??

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 7:33 am :
  
  Absolutely! Thanks, Erika!
  
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Sues said on June 23, 2014 at 11:39 pm :

I’ve been obsessed with Thai peanut sauce lately and had never even dreamt of putting it in popsicle form. GENIUS!!

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 7:33 am :
  
  Thanks, Sues! Thai peanut sauce is soooo good and dare I say, it’s even better in popsicle form 🙂
  
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Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough said on June 24, 2014 at 9:53 am :

Girlllll, YES to these pops. Love ’em!

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 9:56 am :
  
  Thanks, Steph!
  
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Erika said on June 24, 2014 at 10:30 am :

Hell yea to Thai peanut popsicles.. I mean this is everything Nicole.. Love!

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 1:04 pm :
  
  I was hoping this crazy idea would pay off and I’m glad you approve!
  
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Lyndsay // Coco Cake Land said on June 24, 2014 at 11:31 am :

AIYEE i love this flavour idea!! so much fun! xo

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 1:05 pm :
  
  Thanks, Lyndsay! Can’t wait to see your pops!
  
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renee (will frolic for food) said on June 24, 2014 at 4:47 pm :

WUT?! these are amazing. damn and they even have cilantro in them! i looooooove that they’re sweetened with coconut sugar. yum. my fiancee is a peanut butter fiend but a popsicle hater. i bet these would turn him/

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- nicoledula said on June 24, 2014 at 4:52 pm :
  
  I’ve been using a lot of coconut sugar lately and I love it! These are perfect for a peanut butter fiend! My husband doesn’t like popsicles, either, and it’s just not right 😉 He doesn’t like biting into cold things, meh.
  
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Em @ the pig & quill said on June 24, 2014 at 8:05 pm :

HOLY NICOLEY. These are amazingness. + one hundred zillion points for the Taystee gif. You make my heart feel like ‘splosions. <3

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 7:34 am :
  
  Ha! Thanks, Em! Gotta love Taystee 🙂
  
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jenna @ just j.faye said on June 24, 2014 at 10:23 pm :

What a unique flavor combination for a popsicle! Genius. I need to make these.

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 7:35 am :
  
  Thanks, Jenna!
  
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Sarah | The Sugar Hit said on June 24, 2014 at 11:42 pm :

I LOVE this idea! The coriander? Genius.

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 7:35 am :
  
  Thanks so much, Sarah! The coriander is subtle, but it makes these pops special!
  
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Kasey said on June 25, 2014 at 12:30 am :

These brilliant!! I unintentionally timed making popsicles with #popsicleweek this week and I didn’t even know it was happening. What a fun group. x

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 7:38 am :
  
  Oh yay! Accidental #popsicleweek posting is awesome. You’ll have to join us next year!
  
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Alana Kysar said on June 25, 2014 at 9:55 am :

Mind blown!! I’m thinking next week, vegan thai peanut popsicles need to happen? And yes, everyone has to love thai peanut sauce.

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 10:22 am :
  
  Thanks, Alana! Your pops sounds so good, too!
  
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stephanie said on June 25, 2014 at 1:41 pm :

mmm nicole! these sound absolutely delicous! they make me a little sad though cause my husband is allergic to peanuts…which means i’ll never get to taste these delicious pops. i can dream about them though… 😀

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 3:10 pm :
  
  Oh no! I wish I could sneak you one 🙂
  
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Gina @ So Let's Hang Out said on June 25, 2014 at 2:02 pm :

Gurrrrl! These are the popsicles that I’ve always wanted, yet never knew I wanted until now. I am a peanut sauce hound. In short, I’d like to put that in my mouth immediately. Also, I’m super happy to have found your sweet blog through this #popsicleweek extravaganza! *high fives* xo

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- nicoledula said on June 25, 2014 at 3:21 pm :
  
  Thanks, Gina! #Popsicleweek is the best and I can’t wait to check out your blog and pops, too!
  
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Melissa @ Treats With a Twist said on June 25, 2014 at 7:54 pm :

OMG What a unique flavor!! I love using coconut milk for my pops too! And anything Thai is my kinda treat 😉
Loving Popsicle Week!!

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- nicoledula said on June 27, 2014 at 9:58 am :
  
  Glad you’re loving them, Melissa! Coconut milk is a miracle!
  
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Jess @ whatjessicabakednext said on June 26, 2014 at 12:13 pm :

These popsicles look amazing! Love the Thai flavour in the recipe- amazing!

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- nicoledula said on June 27, 2014 at 9:58 am :
  
  Thanks so much, Jess!
  
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Katherine | Gathered Heart said on June 27, 2014 at 11:20 am :

Seriously, Nicole. You are a popsicle GENIUS. These are getting made tomorrow evening and I am beyond excited! I am especially intrigued by the cilantro addition. And thanks for the tip about the soaked popsicle sticks… the pops I made last week totally had wonky sticks and I wasn’t sure why! 🙂

Also: major bonus points for use of the Taystee GIF.

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- nicoledula said on June 28, 2014 at 8:16 am :
  
  I hope you love them, Katherine! The cilantro is subtle, but combined with the lime, it makes the pops more interesting than if they were just peanut butter. Taystee gifs forever 😉
  
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noelle said on June 27, 2014 at 8:46 pm :

My dream is to have one of these after a big plateful of Pad Thai. Yum!

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- nicoledula said on June 28, 2014 at 8:17 am :
  
  Do it! You just know how to live, Noelle!
  
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Elizabeth said on June 29, 2014 at 12:06 am :

Did you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut milk? I bought the unsweetened but before I blend away I thought I’d check. They sound fabulous BTW.

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- nicoledula said on June 29, 2014 at 8:04 am :
  
  Unsweetened! I’ll update the recipe, thanks!
  
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  - Elizabeth said on July 5, 2014 at 8:01 pm :
    
    I made these today and they are awesome! I’ve eaten two already. The cilantro measurement is missing a word (cup?) so I just kept adding and tasting until it tasted good to me. These will definitely be made again. Thanks for the great recipe.
    
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    - nicoledula said on July 6, 2014 at 11:28 pm :
      
      Thanks for letting me know about the missing word, Elizabeth! Sorry about that! I’m so happy you loved them. Thanks for letting me know 🙂
      
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      - Elizabeth said on August 2, 2014 at 11:52 pm :
        
        Tonight is the 4th time I’ve made this recipe since Popsicle Week. I’ve taken them to work, given them to friends and everyone agrees – they are the bomb. I’ve shred this recipe link a bunch of time. Good job.
      - nicoledula said on August 3, 2014 at 7:46 am :
        
        Yay, Elizabeth! I’m so glad you love them! Bonus points for bringing frozen treats to work 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!
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Amanda - A Cookie Named Desire said on July 1, 2014 at 4:01 pm :

This is so delightfully unusual! I must make this right away!

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- nicoledula said on July 1, 2014 at 4:10 pm :
  
  Thanks so much, Amanda!
  
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Sherrie | With Food + Love said on July 4, 2014 at 1:36 pm :

Umm hellllo this flavor combination is blowing my mind!!

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- nicoledula said on July 6, 2014 at 11:23 pm :
  
  Thanks, Sherrie!
  
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