Frozen treats don’t have to be full of sugar. These chocolate banana popsicles are easy to make and loved by kids of all ages.
Ripe bananas are the main ingredient in these healthy homemade ice pops. With the addition of peanut butter, cocoa and avocado these turn into super healthy popsicles.
Banana popsicles blended with chocolate and avocado. Easy homemade frozen treats perfect for hot summer days. Rich, creamy, and nutrient dense with no added sugar.
Do you make homemade popsicles? 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 fudge pop 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 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 Recipe
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 Chocolate Banana Popsicles
- 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 for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Milk can be replaced with kind of milk, even plant based.
- Peanut butter can be replaced with any nut butter.
- Cocoa powder adds the chocolate element. Feel free to use more if you like.
- Ripe bananas work best, even ones right out of the freezer.
- Avocado and be fresh or frozen.
If the popsicles seem stuck when trying to get them out of the mold, run the mold under hot water for about 30 seconds.
Frozen ice pops can be stored in the mold until ready to use, or you can take them out of the mold and place them in an air tight freezer bag.
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):
Looking for more ways to incorporate bananas and avocados? Give these a try:
Smashed avocado toast is an easy recipe, perfect for any meal of the day. We often have it for dinner when I don’t feel like cooking.
Have you ever tried a healthy banana split? It is like having dessert for breakfast.
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.
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Homemade Chocolate Banana Popsicles
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, at least 8 hours or overnight.
Cathleen
I love making homemade popsicles, and this one looks like a winner!! Bookmarked to make soon, thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. ENJOY!
Kushigalu
Love these healthy homemade popsicles. Can’t wait to try for my lil one.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It is always good when you can give them healthy treats.
Rebecca
I love this idea! homemade popsicles are the best
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The best part is you can control the ingredients in them. ENJOY!
Carrie Robinson
What a great idea for a sweet treat! 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, hope you give these banana popsicles a try soon.
Choclette
What a great idea. I often use these very same ingredients to make a smoothie. But how much nicer to have them frozen.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Exactly….these are just like a frozen smoothie.
CAMILLA HAWKINS
I love banana and avocado so these popsicles are just perfect! Thank you for sharing my recipe:-)
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You are very welcome. It was a nice little add-in to the post.
Charlotte Wheeler
Love these. So tasty. Just seem to have a hard time getting out of the mold.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Run the mold under HOT water for a few seconds. It helps to easily release them.
Charlotte Wheeler
Would love to try these. If using frozen bananas as I always have some in the freezer, what is the measurement be for two bananas?
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I guess that depends on the size of the bananas. You really can’t mess this recipe up. People have actually had extra and drank it as a smoothie.
Fanny
We just made these and are waiting for them to freeze but we had some of the leftover mix as a “milkshake,” and they are a big hit already! Can’t wait to try the frozen version after nap!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…well that would make a great tasting drink for sure. Enjoy the frozen version.
Julie
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!).
Homemade & Yummy
YUP…just bang out the bubbles and you are good to add more mixture to the mold for sure.
Kelsey
My kids are going to love these and I am going to love giving them to them! Going to be getting these in my freezer asap!
Homemade & Yummy
I just made more. I can’t seem to keep these in the freezer. The grandkids devour them.
Kitty
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!!!
Homemade & Yummy
Well this is for YOU!! Healthy, nutritious….and GUILT FREE!!
Sam
This looks so creamy and delicious!! It will be perfect for my end of summer barbecue!!
Homemade & Yummy
They are perfect for any day…all year long.
Jessica
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!
Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….I seem to have a never-ending supply of frozen bananas.
Nicole
My toddler son loves anything banana. I am so glad this is a healthy treat because he would love these. Thanks for sharing.
Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids LOVE these.