What if I can't find a young coconut for these ice blocks?

If a young coconut is unavailable, you can use 12 fl oz of store-bought coconut water as directed in the first step of the recipe.

Can I adjust the optional mint and spinach in this recipe?

Yes, the recipe lists mint leaves and spinach as optional. You can omit them entirely or adjust the amounts to your preference for flavor and color.

How can I make these Green Ice Blocks less sweet?

The recipe suggests 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup 'to taste.' You can start with less and add more if desired, or omit it entirely for a less sweet option.

My ice block mixture isn't perfectly smooth, what should I do?

Ensure all ingredients like the avocado, cucumber, and apple are coarsely chopped before blending. Continue blending until the mixture is 'very smooth' as instructed in step 2.

How long do these Green Ice Blocks need to freeze?

The recipe specifies placing them in the freezer for 'about 4 hours, until frozen' after pouring the mixture into ice block moulds.

7 years ago

Green Ice Blocks
[Vegan]

OA By: Olivia Andrews

Author Bio

Olivia Andrews is the culinary director for meal-kit delivery service Marley Spoon in Australia and... Read More

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Vibrant green ice blocks, made with young coconut, avocado, and cucumber, standing upright in clear popsicle moulds, ready to be enjoyed.

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Green Ice Blocks [Vegan]

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These ice blocks are perfect for when you're craving something sweet! Their beautiful green color comes from the delicous ingredients added and will make you feel like summer is here!

Ingredients You Need for Green Ice Blocks [Vegan]

1 young coconut, 12 fl oz coconut water
1 ripe avocado
1 small Lebanese cucumber, coarsely chopped
1/2 small green apple, peeled and cored, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon mint leaves (optional)
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped spinach (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
3–4 tablespoons maple syrup, to taste
a pinch of sea salt

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How to Prepare Green Ice Blocks [Vegan]

Crack open the coconut, if using, and pour the juice into a blender. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh from inside the coconut and add to the blender. Alternatively, add the coconut water to the blender.
Add the remaining ingredients and blend until very smooth.
Pour the mixture into ice block (popsicle/ice lolly) moulds, to about 1 cm (1/2 inch) from the top to allow the mixture to expand as it freezes.
Place in the freezer for about 4 hours, until frozen.

Notes

You will always lose some sweetness on freezing, so keep this in mind when tasting your mixture before putting it in the freezer. If it tastes perfectly sweet, you may need to add a little more maple syrup than you think you need, to counteract this effect.