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!!
Shanna Jones
Oh my! I can just imagine how creamy these are! My kiddos would be all over these.
Homemade & Yummy
It is amazing what avocados can do in recipes.
Jordan
Another yummy popsicle recipe to add to the arsenal! Love the flavor combo in these. Can’t wait to make a batch!
Homemade & Yummy
These are super healthy and delicious… a winning combination.
Kristina
What a great snack for the kids! Love when a snack can be delicious and healthy at the same time!
Homemade & Yummy
I know…I love making these for my grandkids…and they love eating them too.
Sri Mallya
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.
Homemade & Yummy
I just made more …the grandkids ate them all LOL!!
lauren
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.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes frozen avocado is great…keeps me from throwing it out from going overripe.
Carolyn
Homemade Popsicles are so fun to make, my family would love these!
Homemade & Yummy
I just made more for the grandkids yesterday…these fly out of my freezer!!
Crystal Faulkner
I love healthy recipes like this one. Fruit mixed with fun frozen treats! Adore. Thank you for sharing!
Homemade & Yummy
These are super easy, healthy, nutritious and so delicious. A WIN all the way around. Perfect for kids.
Homemade & Yummy
These are so kid friendly to..they would never know how healthy and nutritious they actually are. Hope you give them a try.
Chef Mireille
what healthy popsicles with this combination of ingredients and anything with banana is usually a great kid friendly treat
Homemade & Yummy
These are super kid friendly…and super healthy too.
Amanda
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!
Homemade & Yummy
These are so easy to make, and according to my grandson…should be available ALL year long.
Karl
will certainly have to make these for the kids
Homemade & Yummy
I know they will enjoy these healthy treats for sure.
Mirlene
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.
Homemade & Yummy
These are SUPER easy…and so nutritous.
Tammy
These look so creamy and irresistible! I’d love to cool down with one of these …perfect summer treat 😀
Homemade & Yummy
My grandson wants them ALL year long.
swathi
These are delicious banana Popsicle I agree with you these looks creamy like fudge banana and peanut butter is great combo.
Homemade & Yummy
They are a winner here for sure. Hope you give them a try.
Tra
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!
Homemade & Yummy
Avocado adds to the creamy texture…and boost the nutrition too.
Alexis
What a great treat to beat the summertime heat! My kiddos love bananas so I’ll have to make this for them.
Homemade & Yummy
You can never have too many ways to use up ripe bananas.