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. Think banana fudgesicle.
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 flavoured 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.
When it comes to healthy snacks, have you tried my DIY trail mix bites? Made with nuts, seeds and superfoods. Perfect for that burst of energy….like on sleepover weekends!
RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these healthy homemade popsicles are at the bottom of this post.
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 healthy popsicle, perfect for hot summer days (or any time of year).
There are so many delicious homemade popsicle recipes to make. Get creative with flavours and ingredients. Blackberry Lemon Tea Pops or Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles are flavours you can’t buy in the store. Remember popsicles are not just for kids. Us adults like them too.
DIY Popsicle Ingredients
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)
Making Homemade Banana Popsicles
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.
- Once you have your popsicle mixture blended, pour it into popsicle molds.
- Place in the freezer
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 frozen peanut butter banana treats are a win all around. **Hint** They are awesome breakfast popsicles.
Best Molds For Popsicles
There are so many molds to choose from. Different sizes and shapes. I like to check they are BPA free and food safe. Here are a few to choose from (affiliate links):
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.
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.
FYI, my grandson is my biggest food critic (he is 8 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.
For lunch, we had smashed avocado toast (we had some leftover avocado from this recipe). An easy recipe that kids can make.
Have you ever tried a healthy banana split? This happens to be his favourite breakfast (especially on school days).
Basic Banana Bread recipe is always a hit in our house (and his). Easy to make. Simple ingredients. Moist and delicious results. Just like grandma used to make.
If you are still searching for some healthy frozen treats, here are a few recipes to try:
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Banana Popsicles Homemade Healthy Treat
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 2 ounces avocado
- 1 ½ teaspoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (can be nut free)
- ½ cup milk (can be non-dairy)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender, and blitz until smooth.
- Pour into a popsicle mold.
- Place in freezer until frozen.
- ENJOY!!
Stephanie Simmons
These look so yummy! I love a good healthy treat and I have a popsicle mold that’s begging to be used!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…these are super easy and totally delicious.
Jyothi (Jo)
Wow so simple…Love it!! This sounds delicious, and I have everything I need to make it (yay!!!).
Homemade & Yummy
Simple most often is BEST. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Melissa
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.
Homemade & Yummy
These are super healthy….no guilt here that is for sure.
Nicolas Hortense
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. (:
Homemade & Yummy
LOL…well according to my grandson…I have to make these all year long.
Mirlene
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
Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy to make, hope you give this recipe a try.
Linda
Oh yum! This popsicle is indeed healthy and has all my favorite ingredients in one serving. Can’t wait to make this at home soon!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…I know my grandkids LOVE this!!
Marisa Stewart
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.
Homemade & Yummy
HAHA….you sound just like me. Always looking for things to make for those grandkids!!
Carmy
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.
Homemade & Yummy
YES even the adults love them too. ENJOY!!
Natalie
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!
Homemade & Yummy
It sure is a great way to use up leftover bananas.
Marisa Franca
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Oh yes…that sounds delicious…let me know how they turn out.
Veena Azmanov
Banana and avocados – now there is a treat I would love to have. We have hot summer here so this would be such a treat. Saving this for later. yum!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY…this are easy, nutritious and delicious.
Karyn
These look so amazing & healthy too. I never ever thought of adding avocado to a Popsicle. such a genius idea
Homemade & Yummy
The more nutrition you can pack in these the better.
Noel Lizotte
What a great use for those bananas that are too ripe to pack in lunches! And you know, I’ve got several bags of frozen bananas waiting to be used … popsicles for all!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….YES I have lots of bananas in the freezer too. ENJOY!
Claudia Lamascolo
I was just looking for ice cream holders to make pops and found them this week, this recipe will go to the top of our list since we are huge banana fans! Great flavors!
Homemade & Yummy
ENJOY, these are super easy to make.
Padmajha Sureshbabu
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Yup….you gotta love when something so easy is super healthy too.