Homemade Melona Ice Cream Bars
These homemade Melona bars are a vegan and paleo version of the popular Binggrae Melona dessert bars. This healthier version is made with only 4 ingredients and is just as delicious! Ultra-creamy, sweet, and taste like the real deal.
Servings: 5 bars
Ingredients
- 1½ cup raw cashews soaked in water for at least 3 hours
- 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1½ cups cubed honeydew ripe
- 3 tbsp maple syrup plus more to taste
- Optional: Green food coloring I like this natural brand
Equipment
- Popsicle mold I used this one
Instructions
- Drain the soaked cashews and transfer the cashews to a high-powered blender.
- Add coconut milk, honeydew cubes, and maple syrup.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste to add more maple syrup, if needed.
- Optional: Add green food coloring (or mix blue and yellow together like I did), starting with 4 drops. Blend and add more until it reaches the desired shade.
- Pour into the popsicle mold.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours. Remove from the mold and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- How to Pick Honeydew: The easiest way to pick out a ripe honeydew is by smelling it. It should have a sweet aroma. You can also tell my pressing into it. It should be firm, but still, give in to pressure when you press on it.
- Using Alternative Melon: You can use a cantaloupe but it'll be more orange in color and won't look like the original Melona bars. However, it'll still be delicious!
- No Popsicle Mold: If you don't have a mold, you can always fill up small paper or plastic cups or ice cube molds with the blended mixture. Stick a popsicle stick in the center, and then remove it once frozen!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar - makes 5 | Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 404mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg