Summer Fudge Popsicles: A Nutrient-Packed Popsicle

Craving a classic fudgesicle but looking for a more nutrient-dense alternative? These Summer Fudge Popsicles taste just like the classic Fudgesicles you remember, but they’re made with wholesome ingredients like avocado and yogurt, and sweetened with date syrup and cacao powder. This makes them a nutrient-packed alternative to store-bought fudgesicles! They are a hit in my home each time we make them and taste just like the real deal.

Why You’ll Love These Fudge Popsicles

1. Real Ingredients: These popsicles are made with avocado and Greek yogurt, providing healthy fats and protein. Date syrup adds natural sweetness without refined sugars, and cacao powder gives that rich chocolate flavor with added antioxidants.

2. Kid-Approved: They are a hit in our home each time we make them. Kids love them because they taste just like the real deal, and parents love them because they’re nutrient-packed!

3. Easy to Make: With just a few simple steps, you can have these delicious popsicles ready to go. Pop them in any popsicle mold you like. You can shop our favorite popsicle molds here.

Summer Fudge Popsicles: A Nutrient-Packed Popsicle

Prep Time:10 minutes minutes

Cook Time:4 hours hours

Yield: 6

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Ingredients

• 1 medium avocado ripe and soft – this is key
• 1/2 cup whole milk or dairy-free yogurt plain or Greek yogurt also work great
• 3 tablespoons date syrup
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon smooth almond butter this will make it creamier, but can easily be left out
• 1 popsicle mold

Notes

Kid Tip: Making these fudge popsicles is a fun activity to do with your kids. They’ll love helping to scoop out the avocado, blend the ingredients, and pour the mixture into molds.

Consistency: If the mixture is too thick to pour, add a little bit of milk to thin it out.

Mold Options: Use any popsicle molds you have on hand. If you’re looking for new ones, check out our favorite popsicle molds here.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients and blend together. Start the blender on low, scraping the sides as needed and increasing the blender speed as it mixes together until you have a smooth, pudding-like texture.
• Pour them in a popsicle mold.
• Place in freezer and freeze overnight (or a minimum of 4 hours).
• Serve!

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