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Healthy Homemade Fudgecicles (Chocolate Popsicles)

April 17, 2017 by Emily 41 Comments

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Healthy Homemade Fudgecicles – You’d never believe it, but these chocolate popsicles are made ENTIRELY from healthy ingredients. No added sugar in sight! They’re a treat we feel good about enjoying any time! (Paleo, Vegan)

Healthy Chocolate Popsicles from One Lovely Life
Updated from the archives. Recipe originally posted in 2013

Our temperatures are slowly creeping up and after long afternoons at the park or sunny bike rides around the neighborhood, we’re starting to crave something cool and refreshing when we walk in the door. One of our favorite recipes in the last four years (I can’t believe we’ve been eating these so long!) is these healthy homemade fudgecicles.

Creamy chocolate popsicles made from entirely healthy ingredients and no added sugar–it doesn’t get much better! On top of that, they’re allergy friendly–no gluten, no grains, no dairy, and they’re easily nut free. They’re so good, you can eat them any time of day.

Even breakfast. I’ll never tell.

Healthy Chocolate Popsicles with text overlay that reads "Healthy Vegan Paleo Chocolate Popsicles (No Added Sugar!)"
I’ve made these so many different ways in the last four years. Sometimes I’ll give them a peanut butter twist (it’s amazing). Other times, I’ll boost them with chia seeds for some healthy fats or collagen for some easy protein. You can also change the kind of milk you add–try creamy coconut milk for some richness, or stick with almond or cashew for a more neutral flavor to let the other flavors shine.

Healthy Homemade Fudgecicles (Chocolate Popsicles)

Notes on the Recipe

My Favorite Popsicle Mold – I own about six different popsicle molds (#foodblogger), but the one I use and recommend the most is this one. It has a lid to hold the popsicle sticks in place while they freeze, and the mold can hold up to 10 ice pops at a time. It’s pretty easy to clean and has been remarkably durable. During the summer, we use ours 2-3 times per week (no judging–it’s hot as blazes!) Also watch for sales–it’s been as low as $12 depending on their stock!

Change Up Your Chocolate – You can use unsweetened raw cacao, unsweetened cocoa powder, or Dutch Processed (dark) unsweetened cocoa powder, like this one. All three work beautifully. Raw cacao is highest in antioxidants since it’s raw, and the Dutched cocoa will give you the deepest chocolate color. I use regular unsweetened cocoa powder the most since I always have it on hand. Use what you like and what you have!

Switch Up Your Mix-Ins – As I mentioned above, this recipe adopts lots of mix-ins easily. Try different nut/seed butters, use chia or hemp seeds (they completely disappear in this recipe), or you can use collagen. Lately, I love collagen for added protein (it’s not gritty and has no flavor, so it blends right in). For a more rich version, try using canned coconut milk or coconut cream (you may want to add 1-2 tsp of pure maple syrup with the coconut milk). Don’t be afraid to experiment! This is one of those great recipes that can handle it.

A Tip For Bananas – I buy extra banana all the time specifically for these popsicles or my identical chocolate smoothies (I just drink it instead of pouring it into the popsicle molds). To freeze ripe bananas, I peel them, cut each banana into 8 pieces, then freeze in a single layer in freezer bags. You can also lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a sil-pat and freeze till solid before transferring to an airtight container.

Like These? Try These Other Healthy Frozen Treats…

  • Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles
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Healthy Homemade Chocolate Popsicles from One Lovely Life
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Healthy Homemade Fudgecicles (Chocolate Popsicles)


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4.7 from 3 reviews

  • Author: One Lovely Life
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Description

Creamy, dreamy, and delicious! These Healthy Homemade Fudgecicles are everything you want in chocolate popsicles! The perfect paleo or vegan treat for warm weather! 


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Ingredients

  • 2 large or 3 small ripe bananas (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 cups milk (I use almond or cashew milk. You can use rice, dairy, coconut, etc.)
  • 1 1/2 – 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder*
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds, nut or seed butter, OR collagen powder

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth, adding more milk, as needed.
  2. Pour mixture into popsicle molds and freeze 3-4 hours, or until completely firm. To store, transfer to an airtight bag or container and store in the freezer up to 1 month.

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Healthy Chocolate Popsicles with text overlay that reads "Paleo & Vegan Healthy Chocolate Popsicles AKA Fudgecicles"

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    June 17, 2013 at 6:17 am

    Yes!!! These sounds perfect for the 100 degree temps were experiencing!

    Reply
  2. Momma Lynn says

    June 17, 2013 at 6:43 am

    YUMMY! What a wonderful treat!

    Reply
  3. Mackenzie {SusieFreakingHomemaker} says

    June 17, 2013 at 7:10 am

    These are PERFECT for the summer weather!!

    Reply
  4. Jordan says

    June 17, 2013 at 11:15 pm

    Oh boy. I want one immediately.

    Reply
  5. Tanya says

    June 22, 2013 at 11:14 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, my toddler is going to love it in this hot weather!

    Reply
  6. Melissa says

    September 3, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    What does the almond butter do? I don’t have almond butter and I’m afraid peanut butter will be too overpowering. What do you think about sunflower butter?

    Reply
    • emily says

      September 3, 2014 at 1:44 pm

      Sunflower butter should work just fine! It just adds a little thickness, richness, and protein. I’d love to know how they turn out for you!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        September 7, 2014 at 8:33 pm

        They turned out great! The sf butter wasn’t too overpowering but I think it would be better with the almond (probably because I like chocolate and almond together) My only problem was not making a double batch!

        Reply
        • emily says

          September 7, 2014 at 9:10 pm

          Oh good! I’m glad you liked them. Thanks for letting me know how they turned out. I really appreciate it!

          Reply
  7. Kathy says

    February 4, 2015 at 3:56 am

    Where did you get the molds for these?

    Reply
    • emily says

      February 4, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      The Target dollar spot a few years ago! IKEA sells some great (super inexpensive) ones. We also own lots of different molds by Tovolo (bought on Zulily and Amazon). In the summer, they seem to be everywhere. A little tougher to find in February, but Amazon always comes through 🙂

      Reply
  8. Emily says

    May 16, 2015 at 11:07 pm

    Is there something to use in place of the almond butter and almond milk? I’m allergic to almonds 🙁

    Reply
    • emily says

      May 17, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      Emily – You can use any kind of milk (dairy, soy, coconut, rice, cashew, hemp, etc.) and you’d be welcome to add in another nut or seed butter, coconut butter, or skip it all together. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  9. Naomi says

    June 3, 2016 at 12:42 am

    I didn’t have the molds on hand so I used dixie cups and they were pretty good but I’m guessing because of them being exposed in the freezer, they had an icy texture.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      June 3, 2016 at 6:48 am

      Naomi – that might have been the reason. I’m not sure if you did this already, but sometimes I’ll cover the tops of the cups with plastic wrap and then poke the stick through the plastic wrap. It’s not perfect, but it can help!

      Reply
  10. A Nourished Goddess says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:04 am

    Wow! These look fabulous Emily! Thank you for sharing. Popping them on my ‘to make’ list 😀

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 18, 2017 at 5:40 am

      They really are one of my all-time favorite recipes. I hope you love them as much as we do!

      Reply
  11. Karly says

    April 18, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Taking me back to my childhood, here! Love love love this recipe, and the 24/7 access to fudgecicles that comes with it.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 19, 2017 at 5:47 am

      I love that! That’s exactly what these remind me of. It was always my first choice!

      Reply
  12. Sandy says

    April 20, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    What can i use in place of bananas i dont care them ty sandy

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    • Emily says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:32 pm

      Sandy – I don’t really taste the banana here. A friend who hates bananas has made and loved these. They add substance and sweetness and are the base of this recipe. If you don’t like them at all, you probably don’t want to make this recipe.

      Reply
      • Christina says

        June 1, 2019 at 4:56 am

        Food for thought- I just made these and substituted 5ish dates for each bananas- the resulting milkshake was YUM, it will take a few hours before I can report back about the ice pops though!

        Reply
        • Emily says

          June 2, 2019 at 5:13 am

          Ooh! That sounds great! I’d love to know how they turned out!

          Reply
  13. Sandy says

    April 25, 2017 at 11:19 am

    Ok question how to get fuggies out of mold also can i put more cocoa powder to over power the babannas help ty sandy

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    • Emily says

      April 25, 2017 at 11:26 am

      Sandy – You can absolutely add more cocoa powder. I wouldn’t add more than 3-4 Tbsp or they will taste bitter. You can add a little sweetener (sugar, honey, pure maple syrup, agave, etc.) to offset the bitterness, if you like.

      To get the popsicles out of the molds, I just run the mold under water for 30 seconds to 1 minute or so and that usually loosens up the popsicle enough to easily pull it out of the mold. Just be sure they are completely solid before you try to get them out (3-4 hours in the freezer should be plenty of time).

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      • Sandy says

        April 25, 2017 at 6:58 pm

        Ty do much pops really good ill add more cocoa ty again ill let u ty sandy

        ★★★★★

        Reply
  14. Jeannie Lucky says

    May 16, 2017 at 7:26 am

    Do you know many we smart points?

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    • Emily says

      May 16, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Jeannie – I don’t have nutritional information available on my site (I’m so sorry!). I use free calculators, like MyFitnessPal to help me calculate recipe info. You can even import recipes straight from the internet.

      Reply
  15. Anisa Rose says

    May 20, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    Really good! I used to make this, freeze it in a wide container for 4 hours and then eat it like ice cream, and I got how great it was! I am glad I found this recipe. I made it and will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      May 20, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      I’m so glad to hear that!!! It’s one of my FAVORITE treats!

      Reply
  16. Layla says

    October 7, 2019 at 9:38 am

    This is how I make chocolate “milkshakes” for the fam. I can’t wait to see how they turn out as popsicles!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Emily says

      October 7, 2019 at 4:20 pm

      Layla – Same here! (I’m literally filming the video for the smoothie version today!) 🙂

      Reply
  17. Bellablue says

    October 10, 2019 at 2:09 pm

    Looks absolutely amazing; I can’t have uncooked/raw bananas or chocolate (I have carob for a substitute in my cabinet) last time I tried choc/banana smoothie it was way overpowering and their were 2CUPS OF CHOCOLATE and only HALF a banana. Pls is the banana only there for flavor? Because my protein powder(I always use in shakes and smoothies) is vanilla and it thickens very good as well.

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    • Emily says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      Hey there! Sounds like this recipe is probably not the one for you. Bananas add a lot of creamy richness and thickness, some natural sweetness, and only a little bit of flavor, but they’re pretty crucial for the structure.

      The substitutions you suggest would probably work well for you own recipe, but won’t yield the same flavor or texture as my recipe. If you have a favorite chocolate shake recipe (using carob + your protein powder), I’m sure you could freeze it into popsicles!

      Reply
    • Emily says

      October 10, 2019 at 2:53 pm

      Hey there! Sounds like this recipe is probably not the one for you. Bananas add a lot of creamy richness and thickness, some natural sweetness, and only a little bit of flavor, but they’re pretty crucial for the structure.

      The substitutions you suggest would probably work well for you own recipe, but won’t yield the same flavor or texture as my recipe. If you have a favorite chocolate shake recipe (using carob + your protein powder), I’m sure you could freeze it into popsicles!

      Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    April 13, 2020 at 6:58 am

    i would love some of these! I will make some for my kids

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 13, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Oh good! Hope they’re a HUGE hit!

      Reply
  19. Katy says

    April 13, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Now I want some! I will get some soon. were do you find Chia seeds? I will find out.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      April 13, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Katy – I hope you LOVE them! I can find chia seeds at all my local grocery stores (check near health foods), as well as Target & Walmart. (I also often order these ones from Amazon, which usually has a great price!)

      Reply
  20. Cara says

    September 12, 2020 at 5:28 pm

    I made these with frozen overripe bananas (I had stuck them in the freezer for banana bread) and the overripe banana taste was way too strong – needed to add some maple syrup to counteract it. Other than that snafu, came out well! I didn’t add any nut butter but will try that next time. Tasted very good without it!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 13, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Cara – I find that nut butter helps mediate the banana taste. Glad you thought of the maple syrup workaround in the meantime! 🙂

      Reply

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