Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles are refreshing and naturally vegan frozen treats made with everybody’s favorite cookie!
Popsicle season is a little like swimsuit season…you’ve got to get started thinking about it early, and it takes some serious prep. You’ve got to locate last year’s popsicle mold, haul it out and dust it off. Maybe you’ll want to invest in a cute new shape…and you’ll definitely need a fresh supply of sticks. You’ve got to start thinking about flavors, too, because if you’ve forgotten, hot weather has a tendency to pounce on us out of nowhere. You never know when it will hit, so be ready with a freezer full of these refreshing, creamy, and dreamy Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles.
I’m already well into popsicle season, behind the scenes. I’ve been experimenting with coconut milk as a base. I like it because it has a nice refreshing flavor, and a creamy consistency. I think it works perfectly with Oreos. The flavor seems to echo the flavor of the creme filling in the cookie.
One of the nice things about coconut milk and cream is that while it freezes hard, it doesn’t get icy like milk, yogurt, or juice based pops do, so if you like your frozen treats creamy, this is one to try. And coconut milk has been proven to contain a healthy type of fat, so you can feel good about eating it or giving it to your kids.
I loaded a whole cookie at the bottom of each popsicle, and blended the coconut milk with crushed cookies. It not only looks pretty, it’s super yummy. You can use coconut milk OR coconut cream for this recipe. Coconut cream is thicker, and contains less water. I’d say they are interchangeable for this pop.
Ingredients
- 14 ounce can coconut milk (you can also use coconut cream)
- approximately 15 Oreo cookies
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Shake the can of coconut milk well. Pour it into a small mixing bowl and add the vanilla.
- Take 6-8 cookies and crush them. You can do this by putting them in a small food processor, or into a baggie and then using a rolling pin to roll over it and crush the cookies. They don't have to be completely crushed, you can leave as much texture in as you like.
- Fold the crushed cookies into the coconut milk, don't mix too much, just fold.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture into the bottom of 5 popsicle molds.
- Insert a whole cookie into each of the molds. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the molds, the stick will fit right into the filling of the cookie and stand by itself.
- Fill the molds with the rest of the cookies and cream mixture.
- Freeze until solid. This will take several hours.
- To remove the popsicles, fill your sink with hot water, and immerse the mold up to, but not over the top lip and hold for 15 seconds. Remove from the water and then gently remove the popsicles.
- To store for later, wrap each popsicle well with waxed paper, and then put in freezer baggies.
Notes
I think the crushed cookies make the popsicle sweet enough without added sugar, but if you like a sweeter popsicle, you can add some honey or sugar to taste.
Are you ready for popsicle season?
44 Comments
Alec H Myers
July 12, 2017 at 5:24 pmHello Sue, would mind if I used one of your pictures in a project I’m currently working on?
Sue
July 12, 2017 at 5:32 pmIt should be fine, Alec, but can you let me know the nature of the project? You can email me if you like, sue@theviewfromgreatisland.com
Louisa
October 3, 2016 at 9:35 amHi Sue. These popsicles look awesome! In my country, they have many different sized coconut milk cans and I was wondering how much of the milk you used. Can you give measurements like cups, oz, or ml? Would appreciate your reply! :)
Sue
October 3, 2016 at 9:45 amI just updated that, thanks Louisa. Our cans are 14 ounces.
Abby Foss
July 31, 2016 at 9:18 pmThis one is absolutely sweet and refreshing! Used cream and can’t believe how well the coconut taste worked with the Oreos! Love this recipe!
I featured your recipe in our ultimate popsicle collection article, by the way! So our readers can enjoy them as well! :)
Liz @ Books n' Cooks
June 28, 2016 at 4:51 pmLove these popsicles! And I completely agree – the coconut milk gives it a nice creamy texture instead of the icy texture I find in so many cow’s milk or yougurt-based recipes
Cassidy - Euphoric Vegan
May 22, 2016 at 7:01 amWow, these sound delicious!
Sarah
May 14, 2016 at 6:40 amHi! Can I use evaporated milk instead of coconut milk?
Sue
May 14, 2016 at 7:23 amI haven’t tried that but I don’t think it would be great, Sarah. You could try, but I don’t recommend it because evaporated milk doesn’t taste very good on its own.
Sarah
January 30, 2016 at 8:57 pmHi! These popsicles look delicious and I’m planning to make them very soon. However, I was wondering: Is there any way I could substitute the coconut milk with something else? I myself love coconut, but my fiance is the opposite. I want to give him an alternative that’s just as creamy and tasty. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Khadijah
January 25, 2016 at 11:27 amWhere do you buy your Popsicle molds from? I love the shape and the recipes
Bay
September 8, 2015 at 7:34 pmThese looks so delicious. I used coconut milk but it wasn’t creamy at all. Instead it was an icy texture popsicle. Why is that? What am I doing wrong?
Sue
September 8, 2015 at 8:40 pmFor a creamier texture you could use coconut cream, Bay. Also full fat coconut milk will be slightly creamier than the light versions.
Brooke
July 2, 2015 at 2:51 pmThese are awesome! I must try. Where do you get your popsicle molds?
Sue
July 2, 2015 at 3:39 pmAmazon has a great selection, Brooke. A lot of the brick and mortar stores run out of them early in the season. Sometimes Cost Plus/World Market carries them.
TheKitchenLioness
May 2, 2015 at 5:05 amDear Sue, these are incredible looking popsicle – i have never seen any like it before! What a fabulous idea for a summer treat – I was wondering how you got the layered look, I just could not figure it out when I saw the pictures. You placed a cookie at the bottom of each mold and stuck the wooden popsicle stick into the cookie?! I admit, I would never come up with ideas like that – you are right, I need new popsicle molds. I like the classic look that yours have and will put them on my wish list. The kids would love these!
Another wonderful recipe – thanks for the inspiration,
Andrea
Sue
May 2, 2015 at 2:48 pmThanks for your nice words, Andrea, and yes, I just stuck the cookie into the mold first, and anchored the stick in it!
Kate
April 2, 2015 at 5:10 pmOh my gosh! How awesome are these? And dairy free too! Love it!
Sue
April 3, 2015 at 6:11 amThanks Kate — have a great weekend!
Lynn | The Road to Honey
March 31, 2015 at 3:05 amYes, Yes, yes. . .so ready for popsicle season because this means that the warmer weather is finally upon us. The winter has been especially hard in Boston this year. These popsicles would be the perfect way to bid that yucky weather adieu.
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
March 30, 2015 at 10:51 pmI so agree, coconut milk makes the best creamy pops. These are just what I need on a hot afternoon by the pool!
Abbe+@+This+is+How+I+Cook
March 30, 2015 at 8:54 pmI’ll be honest here, Sue. What doesn’t work with Oreos? Seriously though-these are incredible popsicles!
Thao @ In Good Flavor
March 30, 2015 at 12:29 pmI have to make this!! It is such a great idea to use canned coconut milk/cream.
Sue
March 30, 2015 at 12:35 pmthanks Thao — I have another coconut based popsicle coming up next week.
grace
March 30, 2015 at 11:38 amuh…this trumps cookies and cream in every way! outstanding (and very picturesque) creation!
Susan
March 29, 2015 at 11:01 amGreat idea! My grandsons have recently ‘discovered’ Oreo cookies so I must make these for them when the weather turns a little warmer here ;)
Sueli Castaldo
March 29, 2015 at 10:12 amMaravilhosos!!!!!!!Deliciosos!!!!!!!
Joanne Bruno
March 29, 2015 at 5:15 amYou are on your frozen treat GAME. And I haven’t even started thinking about it yet! I really should start brainstorming and list making….though I think I need to make these first. I suspect they’ll be the perfect muse.
Betty
March 28, 2015 at 9:42 pmI love that these are made with coconut milk- I always have it on hand! These look very tasty, and I’ve already located my popsicle molds. :)
Sue
March 29, 2015 at 7:41 amYou’re ahead of the game :)
Angie@Angie's+Recipes
March 27, 2015 at 9:35 pmWhat a fantastic idea! Saving this for the summer season.
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
March 27, 2015 at 4:15 pmI really need to invest in a popsicle mold! Loving the whole cookie in these :)
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
March 27, 2015 at 2:59 pmGirl, you are the Popsicle Queen! I love coconut milk popsicles and ice cream. Oh joy, rapture. Definitely pinning these babies to share. :) Thank you for gearing us up for summer with these beautiful pops!
Catherine
March 27, 2015 at 2:57 pmDear Sue, this is right up my alley. I love homemade ice cream. The coconut milk/cream is a wonderful and delicious idea. Pinning to try. xo, Catherine
Bonnie
March 27, 2015 at 1:38 pmLooks amazing, can I make, not as a Popsicle but still as an individual portion, perhaps in a muffin tin (silicon)? Thanks
Sue
March 27, 2015 at 1:52 pmI don’t see why not, but it will be very hard, like a Popsicle.
Monica
March 27, 2015 at 11:33 amThis is so creative! Love the use of the coconut milk and what a great presentation with the cookie inside. Fun and delicious!
Sue
March 27, 2015 at 1:09 pmThanks Monica, the coconut milk got rave reviews from my recipe testers (aka daughter and her boyfriend!)
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine
March 27, 2015 at 11:04 amI just saw my popsicle mold as I was looking in my cookie cutter box yesterday but the season seemed so far off. Now you’ve got me wanting to pull that box out again! These are, hands down, the most fun popsicles I’ve ever seen! Pinning!
Sue
March 27, 2015 at 1:10 pmIt’s so warm already here, Chris, I don’t think I ever put my mold away :)
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert
March 27, 2015 at 10:20 amYou are amazing Sue! I was just thinking about your Popsicles and wondered when we would see another fantastic recipe! You must do a cookbook filled with your creative and beautiful pops and I’ll need an autographed copy please. Who wouldn’t just love this!!! Have a wonderful weekend.
Sue
March 27, 2015 at 10:31 amthanks Tricia <3
PurpleQueen
March 27, 2015 at 9:35 amOh boy these look so yummy! I bought popsicle molds last summer and never got around to opening the package. I ordered them from Amazon, they are made of silicone, (I think) and have the stick included, will they work for this recipe? I would love to make them.
Sue
March 27, 2015 at 10:15 amThis should work fine with all molds…you’re going to have fun, but watch out, it’s addicting!