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Banana Popsicles Homemade Healthy Treat

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Frozen treats don’t have to be full of sugar. These Banana Popsicles are easy to make and loved by kids of all ages.

Ripe bananas are the main ingredient in these healthy homemade banana ice pops. With the addition of peanut butter, cocoa and avocado these turn into super healthy popsicles.

Closeup of Banana Popsicle ready to eat.

Do you make homemade popsicles? I have only done this in the last couple of years. Once the grandchildren came along,  gramma is always looking for healthy ways to treat the kiddos. This healthy banana popsicle recipe is one of their favourites!  It’s like a fudgsicle but a whole lot better. Makes me feel so good when I give them NUTRITIOUS treats not full of sugar.

My grandson always asks me to make him pudding. Banana Chocolate Roundup is one of his favourites. Since he loves it so much, I decided to turn it into a kid friendly popsicle, perfect for hot summer days (or any time of year).

Ingredients ready to make banana popsicles.

How To Make Banana Popsicles

With a few simple ingredients (that are a staple in most kitchens), it is really easy to make these healthy frozen banana treats.

  • ripe bananas (I even use frozen bananas)
  • avocado (fresh or frozen)
  • peanut butter (any nut butter/peanut free butter)
  • cocoa
  • milk (any kind including non-dairy)

If you have kids (or grandkids) it’s almost a guarantee you have these ingredients on hand ALL the time. I sure do, and use them all the time.

Place all the ingredients into a blender, and blitz away. You can try using a food processor or immersion blender. Since most times I am using frozen avocado, my Vitamix blender works wonders here.

Banana mixture in the blender ready to be made into popsicles.

The best thing about these homemade banana popsicles is that YOU can make them nut free and dairy free. They are already gluten free. How much better does it get? With no added sugar, these banana flavoured popsicles are a win all around.

So, once you have your popsicle mixture blended, pour it into some popsicle molds. I will have a link below with a few that work really well. Place in the freezer until frozen, and you are ready to give ALL the kids (yourself included) a healthy frozen banana treat.

Banana Pops in the mold ready for the freezer.

When it came to creating a name for these banana flavoured popsicles, I did a bit of digging to see what people were looking for. Like all SEO research, it is like playing in the stock market. I wasn’t sure if I was going to call them chocolate banana popsicles, peanut butter banana popsicles, banana ice pops, or even peanut butter banana ice pops.

Thank god I don’t let my husband do my SEO research (but oh how I wish he would learn). He thought I should call them BANANICLES or BANANSICLES. After I stopped laughing, I explained to him that I was actually trying to RANK on Google, and he was NOT helping my efforts here.

Frozen popsicles out of the molds on a bed of ice.

So, Banana Popsicles Homemade Healthy Treat it is. We will see if I chose correctly or not. Please Google, cut me some slack. Either way, give these a try. ALL your kids (and YES to the grandkids) will love these healthy and nutritious banana flavoured popsicles. My grandson has already told me I have to make these ALL year long.

Picture of a hand holding a banana frozen treat ready to eat.

FYI, my grandson is my biggest food critic (he is 6 years old LOL). He and his sister LOVE helping me in the kitchen. On a sleepover weekend, we made some no-bake peanut butter cookie balls. We try to keep things more on the nutritious side, but sometimes we have to sneak in a few treats too. Have you ever tried a healthy banana split? This happens to be his favourite breakfast (especially on school days).

What is your favourite popsicle flavour?

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Closeup of Banana Popsicle ready to eat.

Banana Popsicles Homemade Healthy Treat

Homemade frozen treats are the best. These Banana Popsicles are nutritious, gluten-free contain no added sugar, and can be made nut-free and non-diary too. 
5 from 40 votes
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Homemade Popsicles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freeze Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas
  • 2 ounces avocado
  • 1 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter (can be nut free)
  • 1/2 cup milk (can be non-dairy)
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Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into a blender, and blitz until smooth.
  • Pour into a popsicle mold.
  • Place in freezer until frozen.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 372mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2.2% | Vitamin C: 7.9% | Calcium: 4.1% | Iron: 2.4%

Notes

These healthy popsicles are customizable. You are free to use fresh or frozen bananas (I always have some in the freezer).  I also have FROZEN avocado pieces that work well here too. Use whatever milk you like (full fat to non-dairy), and of course nut butters of all kinds work here.
This recipe makes 4 popsicles. 
***NOTE*** The size of your particular popsicle mold will determine how many you get. Also, if you have LARGE bananas, you can more milk to the mixture to thin it out a bit if it is too thick to place in the mold.
 
 

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  1. We love homemade popsicles! Banging the mold on the counter a few times once you pour the mix into the mold can help reduce the air bubbles — I find the trapped air and the tiny air bubbles give the popsicles a freezer burn taste much faster (although maybe all your popsicles are eaten immediately and it’s not a problem!).

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  3. I love a popsicle that can be eaten for breakfast guilt free!!! It’s been so hot and humid here that the only things I want to eat are COLD!!!

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  5. These popsicles look incredibly easy to make and fudgy and full of flavor. It’s also perfect to use up all those leftover frozen bananas in! These will be delicious for a healthy snack, especially since it is still hot here!

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  10. I have never tried banana popsicle before. Looks so rich and creamy. Your recipe looks so interesting specially with avocado and the combination of ingredients sounds delicious too. I can’ t wait to try this out.pinned.

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  11. Forget the kids – I want these for myself! So much good stuff in these popsicles you could have them for breakfast. I love your idea about using frozen avocado. I never think to freeze them when they’re perfectly ripe but I don’t have time to eat them.

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  15. I am always so impressed by the wonders of avocado and how they can be used in creamy, sweet treats like this! I used to love chocolate pudding pops as a kid, and these look like they’d satisfy that craving in a much healthier way! Time to get my pop molds out of the cabinet!

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  17. Seriously, I have got to make popsicles this summer! Your recipe seems easy to follow. I know for a fact my kids will enjoy the popsicles.

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  20. YES to homemade treats! So much better tasting and better for you. I’ve made something like this before but have never put avocado in it! LOVE. Pinning to try this week!

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  24. I love a good popsicle in the summer, they are perfect for our pool days! You had me drooling as soon as you mentioned a fudgesicle (my all time fave) so this healthier version will be a welcome treat in my home.

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  25. It’s a shame that I have to see this recipe knowing that it is winter where I am. These look fantastic!! And I can see they’re healthy too. Definitely need to get me some of those popsicle containers. (:

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  26. These popsicles look so good and so much healthier too. I have never made banana popsicles before. I would love to follow your recipe and make it. Looks refreshing

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  28. Just wanted to let you know that I put the popsicle forms on my Amazon wishlist. Next time I need to place an order I’m getting them. Now that we’re around the kiddos more I want to make these for dessert. This really will be a great surprise for them.

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  29. I don’t have kids or grandkids but I definitely have all these items in my kitchen already 😉 I can’t wait to make this for myself haha. Such a delicious healthy alternative than the sugary store-bought popsicles.

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  30. This is such a fun and healthy treat for kiddos. And grownups! I love all the healthy ingridients you used here. It’s super easy to make and so much better than store bought stuff. Delicious!

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  31. You’ve just convinced me to get some ice pop makers. The banana popsicles look delicious. I remember just freezing bananas and eating them frozen. They look much better as a popsicle. In fact, I’d be tempted to add some espresso powder. Get my treat and a caffeine boost too.

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  36. The pics look so tempting that I want to grab one right away! I make something similar without the avocado.This one sure is a healthy treat for kids and adults!

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  38. I feel your google ranking pain, lol! These popsicles are perfect! I have all of the ingredients on hand and my kiddos will love these. It has been in the 100’s here and we this is the perfect healthy treat to cool off.

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  39. I LOVE banana popsicles but I have never tried avocado in my pops yet. This sounds so creamy and delicious. Healthy, nutritious and best is no sugar added. I can’t wait to try this. Looks so yum and pretty.

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  41. I’m over the moon right now. I have a freezer FULL of overripe bananas (banana bread intentions=lost, lol). Also, I’m a sucker for banana + PB. They’re the two main ingredients in my morning smoothies! Love that the bananas act as the sweetening agent, too. So much win with this recipe.

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  42. LOL – Bananacles! You’re right, you wouldn’t rank high with Google with a name like that, but boy do I like it! Your popsicles look and sound really yummy – and you’d never know that there was avocado in them. I’m imagining that they make the popsicle really smooth and creamy, plus adding healthy fats — this recipe is a keeper.

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  44. Yay! Another flavor to add in our popsicle recipes. I already have popsicle recipe with banana but I love this one. I love that you combine avocado, banana, and cocoa which makes it unique. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

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  47. Love all your options for any allergies that someone might have. Making these popsicles this weekend for my kids! They have been begging to make some and I love how I can sneak some avocados in their diet.

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  48. I love the idea of making a pudding into a popsicle! And these look so healthy with the avocado. I might have to eat the entire batch 😉

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  51. I can’t believe how super simple these are to make. Where has this healthy treat of a recipe been hiding? I do make homemade popsicles, but this looks much more like a fudgesicle and I’m all over that….plus I think my family will LOVE these and stop asking me to buy that sugary nonsense. GREAT idea.

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