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These Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops are the perfect easy and healthy summer treat! Similar to store-bought creamsicles, these dairy-free pops are full of creamy orange goodness with an elevated taste from the ginger. They're a tasty summer dessert without the guilt!
To me, warmer weather means BBQs and pool time! I remember being in the pool for hours when I was young splashing around with my sister and cousins.
When we'd get out, we were always ready for some popsicles. One of my favorites was Orange Creamsicles. Thinking back, those orange popsicles, while tasty, were probably full of artificial flavorings and colors. I mean how would they get those pops to be so orange without orange coloring?
This summer I have made it a point to make all my own popsicles (like these Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops) with healthy and tasty ingredients which everyone can enjoy!
Speaking of great ingredients, let's talk a little about Dorot - one of my go-to products for easy cooking.
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No Mess, Easy to Use Dorot Products
Dorot is one of those products that makes life in the kitchen easier. Although I share lots of recipes, I'm not one of those people that enjoy spending a whole day in the kitchen.
I like easy and healthy recipes. Anything that can make my cooking less complicated, I'm all in.
Dorot has a number of products in their line: crushed ginger (which I use in my tasty Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops), chopped basil, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro, and chopped parsley.
Simplified Prep
The herbs come in a cute little package with easy to pop out squares. Each square contains 1 teaspoon of the herbs, basically the perfect amount. How simple?
The Dorot squares are perfect for all sorts of recipes. I use the ginger for these Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops as well as smoothies and the herbs squares for stir fries and entrees. My base for any good recipe is garlic and these Dorot squares are perfect for throwing the pan to get the dish started on a tasty path!
You might be saying to yourself "great Mary Ellen, but where can I find these awesome little squares of goodness?". Glad you asked! You can find Dorot in many of your local supermarkets in the frozen food section! I got my Dorot at the Stop and Shop in my town and have pickup up some at other stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.
I like that these cubes are frozen instead of fresh so that I can have them on hand anytime I need them. Dorot flash freezes the herbs so they have a two-year shelf life...not that they'd stay in my freezer for that long but it's good to know you don't have to run to the store every time you need fresh herbs - they will be right in your freezer. Fresh herbs all year long? Awww yeah.
Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops
Now that you know all about Dorot and why I love it, let's get down to the tasty recipe. As I said above, I wanted to make a healthy and dairy-free version of orange creamsicles with as little ingredients as possible. But I also wanted to take the flavor up a notch from plain ol' orange.
I had a ginger orange smoothie not too long ago and thought that would make a great base for my popsicle idea. The ginger really heightens the flavor of the orange and give it a tiny bit of a kick.
My Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops only use 4 ingredients but taste even better than I remember the regular Orange Creamsicles tasting. I used frozen orange pulp, coconut milk, vanilla extract and 3-4 cubes of Dorot's ginger cubes (depending on how much spice you like in your life).
They were so easy to make and much healthier than store-bought pops - none of that added sugar or artificial coloring.
You can check out how I made these in this video - easy peasy!
If you make this recipe and LOVE IT, please give it 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!
📖 Recipe
Ginger Orange Creamsicle Pops
Ingredients
- 1 can frozen orange juice
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 cubes Dorot ginger
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
- Put the top on molds and insert popsicle sticks. If you're using wooden sticks, soak the sticks in water for a few minutes before inserting them so the sticks don't float to the top.
- Freeze overnight.
- To get the popsicles out of the mold, run the bottom of the molds under warm water for a few seconds or submerge the molds in a warm bath (a few inches of water) in the sink for about 10-20 seconds and this should help the popsicles pop out. Less time is better - you don't want melty pops!
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional information data is computer generated and only an estimate so it should be used only as a guide.
Mary Ellen Valverde MS, CNS, LDN is a Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist who empowers vegans to feel clear and confident about what is uniquely nourishing to them. Mary Ellen's recipes and nutrition information have been featured on Yahoo News, Parade, VegNews, LIVESTRONG, Dr. Axe, Greatist, LIVEKINDLY, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more.
Mary Ellen Valverde MS, CNS, LDN is a Licensed Nutritionist and Certified Nutrition Specialist who empowers vegans to feel clear and confident about what is uniquely nourishing to them.Mary Ellen's recipes and nutrition information have been featured on Yahoo News, Parade, VegNews, LIVESTRONG, Dr. Axe, Greatist, LIVEKINDLY, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more.
Kimmythevegan says
These sound so good! And it's been so hot, it would be the perfect way to cool off and rehydrate. Anything with coconut cream and I'm in. And I love ginger - I would have never thought to put it in a popsicle, that is a great idea. I will definitely have to track down some Dorot to make my life easier.
Ps. Your pictures are GORGEOUS!
Sarah says
Ooh! I love Dorot! What a great idea to use the ginger in a popsicle! Definitely trying these with my kids!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks so much Sarah! Dorot is amazing - so easy to use.
Jenn says
These sounds so refreshing and delicious! LOVE creamsicle flavors.
Mary Ellen says
Thanks so much Jenn!
Sarah McMinn says
I love the combination of Ginger and Orange and it's so nice how easy it is with Dorot!
Gwen says
I love the orange + ginger flavour combo! Bookmarking this one for the summer!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you so much, Gwen! I hope you like them when you give them a try!
Kate says
I love these Mary Ellen! The combination of ginger and orange is one I absolutely love so it's definitely a winner. I wish we had Dorot cubes here. I wonder if they'll ever be available in Canada?
P.S. I have been a very bad blogger recently... New puppy, new course starting and recent move make it all so difficult!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks Kate! I hope they're are available soon there too. They are so easy to use - sometimes the chopping is just too annoying for me. 🙂
I totally hear you, you have so much going on right now but excited to see you next recipes!
Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says
I have similar childhood summer memories (from Australia) - lots of time in the pool and lots of icey poles like these. I love the sound of this adult friendly version!
Mary Ellen says
Yes! Those are such fun memories. I thought the ginger made them a bit more "adult" but still tasty for the kiddos. 🙂
Becky Striepe says
Oh my gosh, these look so good! I love a little bit of spicy in my sweets, and I have seen those Dorot ginger cubes at the store. This is so happening!
Christine @ Run Plant Based says
Such a great recipe, can't wait to try it since I'm obsessed with ginger. Thanks!
Mary Ellen says
Thanks Christine! I hope you enjoy them!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I love this recipe! Grating ginger is such a pain. I always keep some of these Dorot ginger cubes in my freezer. They are so inexpensive, too! Now I need to get a better popsicle mold so I can make another batch of these creamsicles!
Mary Ellen says
Thank you so much Amy! Ginger grating is totally a pain - so glad to have the little cubes ready whenever I need them!