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.
carmy
These banana popsicles sound DIVINE! I have all the ingredients and can’t wait to make some. I usually make a milkshake/smoothie version but I’ll need to break out the popsicle mold!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I would for sure enjoy these for breakfast or lunch on a hot summer day.
Sean@Diversivore
Love this recipe! We often make homemade popsicles, but we rarely take an actual recipe into account. In general we just freeze leftover smoothies. It’s always good, but never great. This is something else altogether! I love that they’re so healthy (and avocado! Whodathunk?), and I’m always a sucker for the way that banana, peanut butter, and chocolate come together. Fantastic guilt-free treat!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I know….it is hard not to love everything about this recipe.
Denise
I like the name bananicles! And I love these! What a yummy and delicious healthy treat!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I will be sure to let him know….hope you give theses a try.
Sharon
Now that the weather is warmer I love making popsicles right at home. I love the chocolate and banana combination.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
You can never go wrong with the classic flavour combo.
Paula Montenegro
This is the type of recipe I’m always looking for, full of flavor but easy on the sugar! The addition of avocado has me intrigued. I’m making them asap!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
The avocado makes them so creamy….and super healthy. ENJOY!
Eva
Banansicles! Lol yeah no, don+t let your husband do the SEO work 😀
Love those and love the idea of having those for breakfast! I often have banana smoothies for breakfast and I always put in a teaspoon of cocoa, these are basically the same thing but frozen! Hope we get days hot enough to want to have those for breakfast, otherwise it will be an afternoon treat for me!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….he is funny. I will be doing the SEO for sure.
Karen
This treat looks like the creamy fudgsicles of my childhood only way better for you – my kids will loooove these!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
It makes you feel good when you can offer healthy treats to the kids and even adults.
Cory Varga
Great idea. I’m going to experiment with a non-dairy milk version. Sounds perfect for summer. Thank you for sharing
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I think a non-diary version would work well. ENJOY!
Chef Dennis
I have never tried Banana Popsicles before but it’s always great to try making something new. These Banana Popsicles healthy treat looks really mouthwatering. Let me check if I have ripe bananas in here.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I always feel better when I can offer my grandkids healthy treats.
Tracy
You win, Gramma! My kids LOVED these and I loved the added nutrition from the avocados! SO good and the perfect treat!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
See…gramma’s know a thing or two right??
Melanie
This sounds so delicious and another creative way to use bananas! I love how this are ingredients I always have at home! I need to locate my molds to make this popsicles for the kids asap 🙂
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
With summer just around the corner (I hope)….these will be a staple in my freezer.
Natalie
These popsicles sounds so delicious and so healthy. It’s time for me to put our popsicle molds in use again. Love the addition of avocado. Can’t wait to make this.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
My grandkids love these. I have to make more soon…they are gone!!
Amanda
These are so delicious! I love the creamy texture, and the peanut butter adds the perfect touch of sweetness. These popsicles will be enjoyed all summer long!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
These are such a great, healthy and nutritional treat.
Caitlyn Erhardt
My son loved these! These will be a must make all summer long.
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
Yup…these are a winner with my grandkids too.
Marlynn
Love this yummy, refreshing, healthy treat as the weather heats up!
Gloria | Homemade & Yummy
I am so looking forward to warmer weather…and getting together with family and friends.