FOR THE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POPSICLES:
- 3 very ripe large bananas fresh or frozen, sliced into chunks
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder preferably dark cocoa/Dutch-processed cocoa
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or more almond milk
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- natural peanut butter chocolate shell,* crushed peanuts, mini chocolate chips
TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER POPSICLES:
Combine. Place bananas, peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt into a blender. Pour coconut milk and almond milk over all of the ingredients.
Blend. Cover and blend this mixture until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides, as needed. Taste the mixture and add additional sweetener, as desired.
Freeze. Pour the popsicle mixture into your popsicle molds. Cover with a lid if possible, or cover with foil. Then, insert wooden popsicle sticks. Place the popsicle mold in the freezer on a level surface and freeze at least 3-4 hours, or until completely solid.
Garnish. If desired, drizzle frozen popsicles with warmed peanut butter or chocolate shell, and top with crushed peanuts or mini chocolate chips. Return to the freezer for a few minutes to set.
- TO REMOVE POPSICLES FROM A POPSICLE MOLD: Run each well of the popsicle mold under cold water for a few seconds at a time, then jiggle the popsicle back and forth with the popsicle stick to loosen. If they’re not coming out easily, run under water again for a few seconds and try again.
- *OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE SHELL. Combine 1/2 cup chocolate chips + 1 Tbsp. coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and melt until smooth. Drizzle over the popsicles or dip popsicle into the chocolate shell and return to the freezer until solid.
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate peanut butter banana popsicles, chocolate peanut butter popsicles, healthy chocolate peanut butter popsicles, vegan chocolate peanut butter popsicles
Serving: 1Popsicle | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.9g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 8.6g | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 71.4mg
Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.