We Tried 5 Types of Frozen Mango Bars and These Were Our Favorite

If you've journeyed down your dessert aisle recently, you've probably noticed it: mango is having a moment. Especially in the world of frozen favorites, mango has exploded as a popular fruity alternative to some of the more usual summertime flavors, like orange and strawberry. And if you're looking to enjoy mango in its best frosty form, there's no better delight to reach for than a frozen mango fruit bar.

To help you select the best frozen mango bar to sate your cravings, we rounded up five varieties of mango pops, all of which are available online or in stores. Here are our picks from best to worst.

Best Frozen Mango Bars at a Glance

Best Overall: Jolly Llama Mango Sorbet Pops
Runner-Up: O Organics Mango Fruit Bar
Best Budget Fruit Bar: 365 Mango Bars
Best Low Sugar Fruit Bar: Chloe's Mango Pops
Best Mess-Free Fruit Bar: Good and Gather Mango Fruit Bars

What We Looked For When Ranking Frozen Mango Bars

Taste: Naturally, flavor was our top consideration while trying out these fruit bars. For this test, we looked for pops that packed in plenty of mango flavor. We also took note of which fruit bars tasted the most like their namesake fruit, as opposed to tasting watered down or overly sweet.

Price: Most fruit bar companies boldly brag about their simple ingredients. And true to that promise, most of the pops we sampled contained little more than water, fruit and sugar. Ideally, those low cost ingredients should be reflected in a relatively wallet-friendly price. Most of the brands we sampled cost $4 or less, with only two costing $5 or more.

Texture: Some people prefer their frozen fruit bars to be made out of a completely smooth puree; others don't mind a piece or two of unblended fruit. And then, of course, there's the usual frozen treat conundrums to consider, such as whether the pop in question is too icy and how smoothly it melts. If you're picky about the texture of your popsicles, then keep an eye out for our tips on which mango bar to grab.

Additional Features: Price, taste, and texture weren't our only considerations; we also have taken into account how much sugar each fruit bar contains. Additionally, we've noted how many vitamins and other nutrients you can get from each fruit bar, as some contain significant amounts of Vitamins C or A.

How We Tested Each Frozen Mango Bar

Especially with the summer heat in full swing, this was quite the enjoyable taste test to go through. For this test, I tried each mango pop straight from the freezer and took notes throughout eating them on taste and texture. All of the mango pops were eaten indoors in an unairconditioned house.