These cool, creamy, healthy fudgesicles are made using chocolate nice cream so they’re low in calories but high on taste! This chocolate popsicle recipe is also refined sugar free!
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Holla!! Chocolate, my friends! My fave thing. I’m actually eating a square of dark chocolate right now (my work fuel).
So I started making healthy fudgesicles a couple of years ago, and they were a bit of an obsession of mine. THEN I started making nice cream (nice cream pie, anyone)? THEN I thought why not turn that chocolate nice cream into a popsicle?! Why not, indeed.
These healthy fudgesicles have quickly become a household favourite. They’re not as sweet as a traditional fudgesicle, but my kids don’t complain! You can certainly add more sweetener to them if you think they’re in need of it.
How do you make healthy fudgesicles?
The best part about these cool treats are that there is only 5 ingredients. 5!!! And they also take literally 5 minutes to throw together. In a blender, combine full-fat coconut milk, one frozen banana, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract. I use full-fat coconut milk to get that extra creaminess sensation that a fudgesicle should have; I wouldn’t recommend almond milk or light coconut milk. The popsicle will be too icy!
Once the mixture is blended up and smooth (about 1 minute), pour it into popsicle molds. I use this one
As you can see, I drizzled mine with chocolate too and added a few crushed nuts. It definitely adds a nice little decadent touch to it! Plus, it’s pretty 😉
Oh, before I forget, Oscar (my oldest) is 5 TODAY!! 5! I don’t even know how I have a 5 year old. Someone, please turn back the clocks! We celebrated Ozzy’s birthday on the weekend with friends and thankfully it was a gorgeous day. He had a blast!
Hubby and I were up until 12:30 Friday night finalizing his cake, but I think it was worth it. I’m posting a photo of it over on Instagram later today!
We’ve finally got some SUNSHINEY weather this week and I’m going to take full advantage of it. I love fall, but I’m SO not ready for it yet! For now, I’m basking in the sun and eating as many healthy fudgesicles as I can! 🌞
Cool and creamy is probably your thing, so you should definitely take a lookey-loo at my healthy raspberry coconut popsicles, too!
Or a few of these other healthier treats:
- Chocolate nice cream pie
- Healthy chocolate coconut baskets
- Chocolate cherry tart
- Grain-free chocolate chia pudding pie
Healthy Fudgesicles
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
These cool, creamy, healthy fudgesicles are made using chocolate nice cream so they’re low in calories but high on taste! This chocolate popsicle recipe is also refined sugar free!
Ingredients
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk* (400mL)
- 1 frozen banana, chopped
- 1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup**
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional: 2 oz chopped dark chocolate, chopped nuts
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, combine the coconut milk, chopped banana, cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Divide the mixture among a popsicle mold, leaving about 1/2″ at the top. Freeze the fudgesicles for about 10 minutes before removing and inserting the popsicle sticks. Freeze for another 5-6 hours until solid.
- To remove the popsicles, run hot water over the outside of the mold for a few seconds. Enjoy immediately, or remove to a resealable plastic bag for later use!
- Optional: For the chocolate drizzle, lay the fudgesicles (after setting 4-5 hours) side by side on a piece of parchment paper. Add the chopped chocolate to a microwaveable bowl, and heat in 30 second increments until smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate over the tops of the fudgesicles and sprinkle the chopped nuts on top.
Fudgesicles can be kept in the freezer for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
*I HIGHLY recommend full-fat coconut milk vs light, or another dairy-free alternative. The full-fat milk ensures the fudgesicles are thick and creamy!
**You can substitute the maple syrup for honey or agave syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
Keywords: chocolate nice cream // healthy fudgesicles // chocolate popsicle recipe
Loooove these low sugar beauties Kath ! We were hoping hot weather decided to move away but our weatherman says it changed it’s mind….. so will make a batch at least 🙂
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Thanks Davorka – I wish I could trade you for your hot weather!! We didn’t get a whole lot of it this summer so I’m wishing for a heat wave 😉
Healthy fudge sticks are one of my favourite treats! There is always a stash in my freezer during the summer! Love the ingredients in these, especially the coconut milk. It’s going to be warm here this week, so I’m in summer mode for a little while longer!
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Yes!! I’ve been keeping a stack of these all summer long in the freezer! That makes me happy to hear that, we’re having warm weather too. Finally!
HEALHY FUDGESICLES? I’m in for a dozen of these :). Nice cream is such a magical thing and I love that you turned it into one of my favorite treats! Have a great week, Katherine!
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It is SUCH a magical thing, Kelsie! I’ve been experimenting with it a ton this summer. It makes things so creamy and delicious!! Have a great week too my friend!
Man! I haven’t had a fudgesicle in the longest time! And now I can have them healthy? I’m in!!
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Woop woop! I haven’t had the classic fudgesicle in SO long either. They’re so good!
I used to eat a fudgesicle EVERY NIGHT for dessert when I was a kid LOL! I loved those things so much. These sound so much more nutritious and delicious!! Also – love that dark chocolate is your work fuel. Same!
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Hahah I like that a lot!! I would always have a bowl of ice cream. Oh, to be a kid!! Yeees to the dark chocolate. Can’t get enough!! Thanks Haylie!
Healthy and Fudgy? Pretty sure you made this recipe just for me! Because I can’t resist! Can’t wait to give these a try, Katherine! Thanks for the recipe!
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Yaaay Laura! I hope you love them as much as I do!! I eat one every day these days!
This is a great way to get healthy chocolate in. They look freaking amazing too, btw! 🙂 Pinning! xo
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Absolutely! Gotta get that chocolate fix in!! Thanks Kim!! Have a great week XO
How I would LOVE to have these in my freezer right about now!! And because they’re on the healthier side, I can totally eat, like, 3 right 😉 ??
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I usually do, haha! Thanks Dawn!!
Sooo tempting. I just got coconut milk (like you I prefer the full fat version) and its in the nineties again today. No brainer – my kiddo will be happy about his after school snack this week:)
Oh perfect – it’s a treat you can give him and not feel too bad about the sugar content!! PS – full fat coconut milk is the BEST!
The fudgesicles are so fun and yummy! Thank you for this easy to make & delicious recipe!
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Yay! Thanks so much!!
Ah this takes me right back to childhood. I looove fudgesicles and these look so tasty!
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I LOVE fudgesicles too, Jean Choi!! I’m so glad I found a healthier alternative!
Those are some gorgeous fudgesicles! I can’t wait to try them. I might even share them with my kids… #momoftheyear 😀
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Thanks Raia! I did have to share a few with the kiddos 😉
I like that these are less sweet!! It’s great to recalibrate our taste buds so that “normal” desserts taste the way too sweet that they are. Great family dessert and so much fun!
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I really like the way you think, Megan! Recalibrating our taste buds! I need to do that after the cotton candy I had today 😉 Thank you!
Happy Birthday Ozzy!! The kids are growing up so fast, right?!!! Love these fudgesicles! They look so creamy and chocolatey.
Thanks Kelly!!! WAY too fast. I’m not ready for it. He starts kindergarten in the fall!
Thank you so much for this idea! It’s like a chocolate smoothie in popsicle form.And I always have these ingredients on hand AND I just got a popsicle mold that I haven’t used it. These are the perfect treat to try.
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HEY well then it’s meant to be, if you just got a popsicle mold! This is the perfect way to break it in!! 🙂
I love how simple these are and how only a few healthy ingredients are needed! A yummy Summer treat that my son will love to have after school!
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I love all recipes with just a few ingredients! So great!
They look absolutely delicious! I love the touch of crushed peanuts.
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Thank you so much Yang!
What a refreshing treat! Great having these on hand for healthy treats.
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Girl, you totally had me at fudgesicles! They bring back all those memories of childhood!
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We love this recipe! Yummy and healthy!
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Best of both worlds!! 🙂
I love love love healthy popsicle ideas so these fudgesicles are a fantastic idea. Thank you for sharing this!
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Yay! Thanks Christie!! I hope you get a chance to try them out this summer.