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I’m a little embarrassed to tell you this, but I have Popsicle envy. Everywhere I looked, all summer long, people were churning out beautiful, fruity, smooth, creamy, colorful, amazing Popsicles. And … well … I have not. It’s not because I haven’t tried – because I have, at least a dozen times, without much success. But I am pleased and proud to tell you that I’ve finally found a recipe that was tweaked and tested, tasted and tweaked until I made Homemade (healthy) Fudgsicles that’s totally blog-worthy!
Sweetened with dates, honey, and a little semi-sweet chocolate, these pops pack an extra punch with the addition of protein powder.
The smooth creaminess comes from coconut milk and melted chocolate. Are you loving these now? We certainly are!
I was practically doing a happy dance when these came out of the molds without breaking or splitting and were soft enough to bite without falling off the stick. I made so many Popsicles this summer that I ran out of sticks. Thank heavens Autumn is on the way and Popsicles are on the way out!
Homemade (healthy) Fudgsicles
Prep Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 10 mins
Yield: 7
Course: Frozen Treat, Popsicle
Sweetened with dates, honey, and a little semi-sweet chocolate, these popsicles are healthy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and stirred until smooth (tested with Ghirardelli chocolate)
- 3 fresh dates
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into Popsicle molds and freeze for 1 hour. Add Popsicle sticks and continue to freeze for several hours or overnight.
- To remove, run tepid water over the bottom of the molds for a few seconds, taking care not to get water on the Popsicles. Allow the pops to rest for a minute then remove. Repeat if necessary.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
(inspired by a recipe by Elana at Elana’s Pantry)
Looking for more Popsicle Recipes? Please visit Angie at Angie’s Recipes and Sue at The View From Great Island for some healthy and creative Popsicle recipes. And don’t miss Anna & Liz’s lovely yogurt pops at 2 Sisters Recipes.
Who knew making Popsicles would be so difficult? I feel like I can go on with my life now. I am complete – haha!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend. We’re painting and helping our daughter and son-in-law again this weekend. They’re going to have a great little house once everything is done and my grandson will have a beautiful bedroom all his own, that I painted! A labor of love indeed. So were these Popsicles!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Anna and Liz Recipes says
Sweet Tricia! these are our kind of popsicles for sure – healthy! Thanks for your blessings and thanks again for adding our link as well! I use dates in our smoothies, so it makes perfectly sense to add them into the mix.
Chris Scheuer says
I think you have definitely passed the "popsicle expertise" test and can now proceed to get your "professional popsicle mold operators license" Tricia. They look wonderful and I love that they're healthy too! Do you use light or regular coconut milk?
Tricia Buice says
I used regular coconut milk and also made it with a lower fat – coconut beverage. The full fat coconut milk was my favorite – but all were good. Thanks!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I want one of these right now! Love the idea of using coconut milk. Yum!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Tricia, I LOVE how excited you get with your creations!! I know they are wonderful. And, beautiful. But, most of all I love the joy they bring when I hear your own joy in their creation. Your joy is contagious!! =) <br />These fudgesicles do look yummy… but it is that peach, pear and cherry concoction that has me drooling right this sec. 😉 blessings ~ tanna
Angie Schneider says
They look so creamy and delicious! I made some pops with coffee flavoured protein powder last week too, but nothing as fancy as yours. I just used milk and protein powder. I must give this a try too.
TLady says
These sound WONDERFUL!!! I like what you said about being glad popsicles were on their way out! LOL I can just see you or somebody eating all those popsicles! 😀 THESE DO SOUND GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Tricia! 😀
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
I can't believe I haven't made one single Popsicle this summer either! Maybe it's because our summer has been on the cooler side – or maybe I've just been lazy 🙂 This look so delicious! I've made a version of Fudgicles in the past but love the coconut milk and real chocolate rather than cocoa powder in yours.
Sue/the view from great island says
Love those chunky sticks, too by the way, where did you get them?
Tricia Buice says
I'm almost glad I ran out of the other skinny sticks because these seemed to stay in better – haha. I think I bought them at a craft store like Michael's or AC Moore. They came in a big package of 100. I used them last year I think when I made the Fuzzy Navel pops in the paper cups. Thanks!
Sue/the view from great island says
These look PERFECT! I can see the creamy texture from the photos. The protein powder is such a brilliant idea, these would be such a healthy snack for your grandson!
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Sue! This means a lot coming from you – the Popsicle Queen! Now I'm going to feel guilty if I don't share with my grandson – guess I can save him one!
Big Dude says
Good job Tricia. I cannot remember the last time I had a fudgsicle – probably 40 years, but ate plenty of them as a kid.
Tricia Buice says
Thanks Larry – I always loved these as a kid so the chance to make a healthy version really spoke to me. Have a great weekend!