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    Milo icy poles

    Published: Oct 30, 2020 · Modified: Nov 22, 2022 by Sarah Brooks

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    These Milo icy poles are a fun twist on this classic Aussie drink. They are full of the quintessential Milo flavors of malt and chocolate. And with just three ingredients they are the perfect easy treat for both kids and adults alike!

    Top down view Milo icy poles with bowl of Milo and glass of Milo.
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    What is Milo?

    Milo is a chocolate and malted milk powder that originated in Australia. The main ingredients in Milo are malt barley, cocoa, milk powder and sugar. It is fortified with vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium and vitamin D. It was invented in 1934 by Thomas Mayne to help address malnutrition in children at the time.

    Milo is usually drunk by mixing it into a cup of milk and can be enjoyed either hot or cold.

    Although Milo originated in Australia it has become hugely popular in other parts of the world, including New Zealand and parts of Asia, Africa and South America. It is usually sold in powdered form in a bright green tin, however is also sold as a premixed pack, a muesli bar or a breakfast cereal.

    Whichever way you drink it Milo is a yummy chocolatey drink that many people have found childhood memories of.

    Looking for more fabulous chocolaty desserts? Why not try making my Milo ice cream, no bake chocolate cheesecake or easy no churn chocolate ice cream. Delicious!

    Side view of Milo icy poles with Milo tin and bowl of Milo

    Ingredients

    Milo icy pole ingredients, milo, milk, cream

    Milo: is a type of chocolate malted milk drink. If you can't get Milo you can substitute it with Ovaltine or with a mix of drinking chocolate and malted milk powder.

    Cream: this recipe uses thickened cream to make them extra creamy and give them a softer, less icy texture. You could use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream. You can leave the cream out if you prefer and replace it with the same amount of milk but they will be icier.

    Milk: this recipe uses full-fat Milk for a delicious creamy texture. You could use different types of milk if you like.

    How to make Milo icy poles

    adding milo to jug.
    adding cream to jug with milo.
    adding milk to jug with milo and cream in it.

    Put the Milo, milk and cream into a tall jug. Mix and allow to stand for a few minutes to help the Milo dissolve.

    blending icy pole mix.

    Stir well again. The trick to mixing it the Milo properly is to then give it a blitz with an immersion/stick blender for a lovely uniform mix.

    Hot tip: make sure there is enough room in your freezer for the popsicle molds before you pour in the mix, or there will be tears!

    These Milo popsicles can sometimes be challenging to remove from the molds. If your popsicle molds are suitable you can try giving your molds a brief spray with a sweet food-friendly cooking oil such as canola. If you are using silicon molds like my one you can try pulling the molds away from the sides, giving the sticks a good wiggle. I also found pulling them straight up can help.

    filling icy pole moulds

    Pour the mix into popsicle molds and insert sticks. Put into freezer and freeze for at least four hours or until firm.

    How to serve

    Remove the icy poles from the molds. They can be a little tough to remove from the molds so you may need to leave them out for a min or two or put some elbow grease into them. The Milo can make these melt a little fast so you need to gobble these up! Coat with some extra Milo powder if you like, then enjoy!

    top down view Milo icy poles with Milo sprinkled on top.

    How to store

    These icy poles will keep in an air-tight container lined with parchment to stop them sticking together, for up to two weeks. After this they may start to become a little icy but they will still taste good.

    Have you made this recipe? Tell me how it went in the comments below and tag me on instagram so I can see your delicious creations! @keep_calm_and_eat_icecream

    Looking for more yummy dessert recipes?

    Why not try making

    • Homemade oreos
    • No churn chocolate ice cream
    • Chocolate Milo malted cookies by ThermoKitchen
    • Milo muffins by Kidgredients

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    Milo icy poles

    Author: Sarah Brooks
    These Milo icy poles are a fun twist on this classic Aussie drink. They are full of the quintessential Milo flavors of malt and chocolate. And with just three ingredients they are the perfect easy treat for both kids and adults alike!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Freezing time 4 hours hrs
    Total Time 4 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Australian
    Servings 6 icy poles ( oz/100ml) each
    Calories 278 kcal

    Equipment

    • Icy pole moulds with sticks
    • Immersion or stick blender (optional)

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup (90gms) Milo
    • ¾ cup (185mls) full cream milk
    • 1 cup (250mls) cream

    Instructions
     

    • Measure Milo and add to a tall jug.
    • Add cream and milk.
    • Mix well.
    • Leave to stanad for five minutes. This will help the milo dissolve into the milk and cream mix.
    • Mix very very well, trying to get all the Milo dissolved. Blitz with an immersion/stick blender.
    • Pour in to icy pole molds, add sticks and freeze for at least four hours, or until firm.
    • To serve remove from the molds. Dip in some extra milo powder if you like, then enjoy!

    Notes

    Milo is an Australian milk flavoring with chocolate, malt and vitamins.  It is popular in Australia, New Zeland, South America and many parts of Asia.
    If you can't get Milo you can substitute with Ovaltine or  drinking chocolate with some malted milk powder.  
    I use cream and milk in this recipe for each creaminess but you could make them with just milk if you prefer.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 142mgPotassium: 306mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 694IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 0.2mg

    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is an estimate based on an online database. The nutritional content of ingredients may vary by brand. If you require accurate nutritional information, you should calculate this based on the specific brands and products you are using.

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    1. Sylvie says

      November 03, 2020 at 10:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love the idea of turning the drink into a popsicles, this is such a fun recipes that I'm sure kids go crazy for!

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      • Sarah Brooks says

        November 04, 2020 at 8:09 am

        Thanks Sylvie, its such an easy recipe to, great for busy Mums 🙂

        Reply
    2. Julie says

      November 26, 2020 at 4:49 am

      5 stars
      Yum!! Looks delicious, perfect for summer
      🙂

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      • Sarah Brooks says

        November 28, 2020 at 5:04 am

        Thanks Julie. Its a great summer recipe, as are the rest of my ice creams 🙂

        Reply
    3. Tanya says

      January 04, 2022 at 11:06 am

      What type of cream is used in this recipe?

      Reply
      • Sarah Brooks says

        January 05, 2022 at 12:13 am

        Hi Tanya, I used thickened cream in this recipe which has a fat content of about 34%. Depending on where you are you could also use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream.

        Reply
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