[Recipe + Video] Paleta de Batata y Coco (Creamy Coconut and Sweet Potato Pops)

Paleta de Batata y Coco (Sweet Potato and Coconut Popsicles): Easy to make, refreshing and nutritious. This is the perfect summer treat.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Dominican, Latino

Keyword creamy homemade popsicles, easy, helado de batata, sweet potato popsicles

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings paletas

Calories 289kcal

Author Clara Gonzalez

Ingredients

1 pound [0.45 kg] of batata (sweet potato), peeled
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk (whole or skim) (full fat or evaporated)
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup sugar (white, granulated) (may not be used all)

Instructions

Cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces. Boil in salted water until it's fork-tender. Remove from the water, discard water and let the batata cool to room temperature.
Once cool mash a bit (only necessary if you don't have a strong blender).
Mix sweet potatoes, milk, coconut milk, vanilla, and sugar. Blend to a liquid state. Taste and add more sugar to taste if you find it necessary (I did not).
Pour into the popsicle molds (Amazon affiliate links) or plastic cups, cover and place the stick. Freeze solid. Serve once frozen.

Video

Notes

You could use whatever sweet potato you find, but bear in mind the texture and flavor will be different.

You can use almond milk, or another milk substitute if you wish. Instead of sugar, use sweetener of your choice if you like. Substitutions may change the flavor, so keep that in mind.

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