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Decadent Chocolate Popsicles
Did you know you can make your own chocolate popsicles (aka. fudgesicles) at home with healthy ingredients? These creamy, dreamy pops are packed with whole food ingredients like bananas, dark chocolate, and coconut milk, making them a healthier indulgence. Plus, we add a scoop of protein powder to up the protein content! They’re incredibly easy to make and require just a few minutes of prep.
You will love these so much you’ll want to try out our Snickers Candy Bar Banana Pop next.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Who says healthy eating can’t be decadent and delicious?! Certainly not I… with well over 10 years of sharing all of these delicious whole food ideas to prove it!
Decadent Frozen Chocolate Pops are a real treat! Not only nutritious but also a blast to make with your family! Here are the things you’ll love about it:
- Kid Friendly: What’s more, this recipe is a great way to teach your kids about healthy eating and the joy of easily creating something delicious together. And let’s be real, who doesn’t love a good chocolatey treat?
- No Added Extras: So why settle for store-bought icy treats loaded with preservatives and added sugars? Choose the healthier option that’s still packed with flavor and fun.
- Healthy Ingredients: We make these with whole food ingredients like bananas, dark chocolate, and coconut milk, making them a healthier indulgence. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make and require just a few minutes of prep time.
- Quick and Easy: These Chocolate Popsicles are incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients you might already have and a few minutes of prep time.
Make these Frozen Chocolate Pops with your family today and enjoy the sweet delight of healthy indulgence a few hours later! Or try some of our other healthy chocolate dessert recipes like Chocolate Yogurt Parfaits, Dairy-free Chocolate Tart, or Chocolatey Brownie Muffins.
➡️Choosing the Best Ingredients
Did you know that dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants and flavonoids, making it a great choice for a healthier treat? Just be sure to choose a high-quality dark chocolate with a high cacao percentage for the most health benefits.
Look for a higher percentage of cacao chocolate chips or chocolate bar to melt, and always read the ingredients.
There are often lots of questions about chocolate brands – I like to visit the specialty (nicer) chocolate section at the stores and find a really high quality, (often organic) dark chocolate bar on SALE – so I’m often trying something different because the sales dictate my purchase.
🍫A high-quality dark chocolate bar works great too! I’ll often find a beautiful organic dark chocolate bar on sale, then chop it up to use for things like this.
I like to buy the highest quality I can find when it’s on SALE! I’m always keeping an eye out for a good deal and will often stock up when a high-quality product is on special.
Use any dark chocolate chips of your choice: the higher cacao percentage = more health benefits.
Learn more about🍫Cacao vs. Cocoa and which one is best.
-> I used “Just Ingredients” protein powder in vanilla flavor for these froyo pops.
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Ingredients:
These are the clean ingredients that come together to make this Chocolate Popsicle recipe delicious and nutritious.
4 servings
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 x 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk or any milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened raw cacao powder
- 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ice popsicle molds & sticks
How to make chocolate popsicles:
Place all of your ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until very smooth and creamy.
Divide your mixture equally among the popsicle molds and place a bamboo stick into each one.
Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
Enjoy!
❤️Rachel
Rachel’s Tips for Best Results
- 🍯Sweetness factor is a very personal taste preference, so you may want to use more or less pure maple syrup or raw honey, depending on YOUR family’s specific taste preferences.
- 🥛Use ANY unsweetened/plain milk of your choice. My personal favorite for these treats is unsweetened coconut milk or cashew milk. Any unsweetened nut milk, coconut milk, or high-quality grass-fed cow’s milk all work really well here. Use what you personally like and have on hand.
Adaptations and Substitutions
The beauty of making homemade chocolate popsicles is that you can change anything you want to accommodate your preferences. Here are a few we recommend trying:
Protein Powder: We used chocolate protein powder, but you could use vanilla or even peanut butter flavored protein powder for a twist on the original recipe. Also, if you don’t want to use it at all but still want more protein, I suggest adding some Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, or collagen powder.
Toppings: We love to add chopped nuts to the outside of our chocolate popsicle recipe for a bit of crunch. You could also try unsweetened coconut or sea salt for a different taste and texture.
Milk: Coconut milk is what we like in these popsicles, but you can truly use any type you want, even cow’s milk. However, the more fat content in the milk, the creamer these fudgy pops are going to be.
Storage Suggestions
These fudge pops keep longer if you remove them from the mold and wrap them individually in parchment paper or foil. They will last up to 2 months in your freezer for the ultimate anytime snack!
Recipe FAQ’s
Do I have to add protein powder to these chocolate pops?
Nope! If you make them without the protein powder, they are still delicious.
Can I make these without bananas?
The ingredients in this recipe are measured out so that the bananas add much of the sweetness. If you remove them, I cannot promise these chocolate pops will taste as good. Plus, adding banana increases the amount of fiber in the pops.
What if I don’t have popsicle molds?
You can of course use any type of mold you have. Pour the mixture into 4 small bowls, then eat with a spoon, pour the entire mixture into a 9×9 baking dish, then cut into frozen squares, anything will really work, popsicle molds are just the most fun!
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Chocolate Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- 1 x 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk or any milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup unsweetened raw cacao powder
- 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ice popsicle molds & sticks
Instructions
- Place all of your ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until very smooth and creamy.
- Divide your mixture equally among the popsicle molds and place a bamboo stick into each one.
- Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
