4.8 from 15 votes
Sweet Potato Pops [Recipe + Video] Helado de Batata y Coco
Known as paleta de batata or helado de batata, these sweet potato pops are so easy to make, refreshing, and nutritious that you'll eat them all summer.
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 paletas
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
South American , Dominican
Ingredients
- 1 pound batata [0.45 kg] (sweet potato), peeled
- 3 teaspoon sea 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
Boil batata
- Cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces. Boil over medium heat 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).
Cup of Yum
Blend
- In the blender container, 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).
Freeze
- Pour into the popsicle molds (Amazon affiliate links) or little paper cups, cover, and insert popsicle sticks int he center of each mold. Freeze solid. Serve once frozen.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2g
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
445mg
(13%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
10855IU
(217%)
Vitamin C
2.2mg
(2%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6paletas
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 445mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 10855IU | 217% |
| Vitamin C | 2.2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.