These ultra creamy dairy free fudgesicles are a perfect summer treat loaded with healthy fats and no refined sugars. This a frozen treat every momma can be happy about giving their children!!
I figure it is pretty par for the course that we are having a major heat wave…the very first of the summer….right when we start back to school!
I was beginning to think that we were going to get through a whole summer with no 90+ days, but alas, I was wrong! As any normal northwesterner, when the mercury climbs, we think longingly of ways to cool off, and icy treats are the order of the day.
Get your own popsicle molds?
I stumbled upon these reusable silicone push pops on a link a friend sent me….and I had to have a set!!
I have always found the plastic molds I have annoying…hard to clean, hard to get your popsicle out, etc.
After a two batches….I have to say these molds are FANTABULOUS!! (I know that is not a word, but I really love these things!) Pulling from an idea I found in The Sneaky Chef cookbook and the Whole Life Nutrition blog, I set to work creating a luscious version of avocado chocolate pudding.
Pudding or popsicles?
Perfect for eating as is, or filling into your popsicle molds for some divine, creamy fudgesicles.
Trust me…you will have NO idea there is avocado in there, and neither will your kids. The avocado sets the creaminess factor over the top….you will love every creamy bite!
And if you think you want to try a gluten free pudding NOT using avocado, this one is delicious too!
Using ripe avocado note:
Don’t be tempted to use old avocados with brown flesh instead of green… they leave a weird smokey aftertaste not intended or pleasant!
In fact, once you have sliced the avocado in half, smell it! It should have very little odor at all!
Another trick: If you flick the stem off the top of an avocado that feels perfect, you should see beautiful mint green flesh, nothing brown or discolored!
Can I use different sweetener in this healthy fudgesicle recipe?
- I have also made this with soaked Medjool dates, and less honey (about 8 dates with 4T honey).
- If I want it sweeter for a different crowd, I often just add drops of stevia liquid!
Additional frozen paleo treats?
Check out and follow my Frozen Treats board on Pinterest…hundreds of healthy frozen treats to help you cool off!
- Strawberries and Cream Popsicles
- Paleo Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Orange Creamsicle Popsicles @ Allergy Free Alaska
- Probiotic Cherry Lime Popsicles @ Gourmande in the Kitchen
Dairy Free Fudgesicle Recipe:
If you try this recipe, be sure and come back and leave a comment!
Healthy Fudgesicles or Chocolate Pudding
A sneaky treat, no one will ever guess the secret ingredient in these ultra creamy, healthy pops!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 93 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk I have used regular and light with no discernible difference
- 4-6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder I love Dagoba if you like dark chocolate, use 6 tablespoons
- 2 fresh ripe avocados, smallish
- 1/4 cup honey or more to taste (coconut nectar or maple syrup would also work)
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt this heightens the chocolate flavor
Instructions
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Puree the whole mixture in your blender until creamy and smooth. Feel free to add more cocoa or sweetener to suit your tastes.
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Fill your molds, freeze, or store in the fridge for a yummy pudding!!
Nutrition Facts
Healthy Fudgesicles or Chocolate Pudding
Amount Per Serving
Calories 93
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 74mg3%
Potassium 87mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 20IU0%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Such a fun and yummy recipe! This is bringing back all my childhood memories.
Perfect for summer! And jammed full of nutrition, too! Great recipe! 🙂
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Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!!! This is right up my street looks delicious.
These fudgesicles are perfect for summer! Yummerz!
How fun and perfect are these for summer! Fudsicles are my favorite and those super cute push pop molds (I want those).
Seriously a summer staple. Everyone needs to have these in their freezer….at all times!
What a perfect summer treat! My son loves these after the pool <3
YUM looks so delicious and love how simple it is, too !
Fudgesicles are pretty much essential to summertime, and I’m so glad you made a healthy version!
I bloody love the word fudgesicle… it makes me think of brownies. These sound utterly divine <3
This totally takes me back to my childhood! Of course, what I ate then was not as clean as these. This is a perfect treat for the summer.
Homemade fudgesicles are the best! Such a fun summertime treat that can be loved by everyone.
Delicious fudgey treat thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning.
Anytime you can combine healthy food and chocolate I am game Thanks for posting. Hello from Waste Not Want Not Wednesday.
Oooh I love the combo of avocados and chocolate! So good. These look perfect, just creamy and refreshing! Yum.
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Thanks for this recipe! I make these with unsweetened chocolate almond milk. Kids love them!
One of our favorites too Tatyana!! Thanks for letting me know!
What a neat push up set!! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing at Gluten Free Fridays!
Healthy Fudgesicles? I’m in! What a great wholesome recipe, Tessa, and how wonderful it is so allergy friendly too. Pinning to my Frozen Desserts board 🙂
I bet in a few years time, ice pops such as this will be sprouting up in grocery stores!!! Put a patent on these QUICK before someone takes you idea 😉
I can’t wait to make these! I’ve heard using avocado with cocoa powder makes things so rich and creamy. I bet these are delicious! I have a link-up party going on if you are interested in sharing.
http://www.glutenfreeyummy.com/alive-thrive-thursday-7-18/
Oh my goodness! Avocado! That’s genius! Visiting from The Gluten Free Homemaker.
These look delicious Tessa! I love simple, easy recipes like this. My daughters and I love popsicles, so I will have to make these for all of us soon! 🙂
So my daughter just made me click on your recipe Tessa from the picture on the blog hop and said we must make this! Looks scrumptious and refreshing!
I bought my first popsicle molds this year, so have been gathering recipes, and these are on my must-try list. I also added it to the paleo popsicle roundup in my latest blog post. Thanks for your delicious creativity!
Yummo, I also bought those popsicle pops, they are great! Thank you for linking up at H2W last week, I hope you’ll join us this week with another great post! Also, this post was chosen as 1 of my top 3 this week, so this post will be featured!
Thanks rachel, glad you are enjoying the molds…aren’t they great?! We use ours constantly!
Thank you for your submission on Nourishing Treasures’ Make Your Own! Monday link-up.
Check back later tonight when the new link-up is running to see if you were one of the top 3 featured posts! 🙂
Drool . . . I think I am making these today!
Awesome Jen, let me know how it tuns out! So easy to whip together!
YUM! Tessa, we are so on the same wavelength with frozen chocolate delights that get their creaminess from healthy ingredients. 😉 My latest recipe on my blog didn’t use avocado, but I used some last night to make egg-free cookies. Worked like a charm, but I need to tweak a bit still.
Happy Friday the 13th! xo,
Shirley
This is is an old recipe from last summer, but I didn’t know about link parties yet! Avocado in cookies, Shirley, you have got me curious!!
I have heard of using avacados but have not yet tried it. They certainly look delicious, I’ll have to give it a try. Visiting from Domesblissity link up – have a great weekend!
Please do Nicole, you won;t believe how they hide in there! Thanks for visiting!
Sounds awesome!
I used Almond Chocolate milk instead of the coconut milk and my avocado hatin neighbor devoured it!