Rich and chocolaty, these healthy Fudgsicles (aka Chocolate Popsicles or Fudge Pops) are the perfect summer treat! An easy chocolate magic shell coating makes them even better.
Growing up for my sister and I, summer meant swimming at the big town pool, biking for hours on end, catching frogs from the creek behind our house, and eating ice pops until our hearts' content.
I liked the red "flavor" (cherry, probably? Lol), but the chocolate fudgsicles were my top choice!
Instead of picking up popsicles on your next trip to the grocery store, make them at home! Once you make your own and see just how easy it is, you'll want to experiment with all kinds of different flavors.
This Fudgsicle recipe is loaded with nutrition and has a few secret ingredients that might surprise you. There's absolutely no reason Fudgsicles can't be healthy and still taste delicious!
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The Best Healthy Fudgsicles Recipe (aka Chocolate Popsicles or Fudge Pops)
The trick to making healthy creamy fudgsicles with rich chocolate flavor is to use avocado, coconut milk, and unsweetened cocoa powder as the base.
Avocado is loaded with heathy fats, is a good source of vitamin K, folate, and potassium, and has just 2g net carbs per 100g serving. (You can read more about the health benefits of avocado on Healthline.)
Cocoa adds depth of flavor, and using unsweetened cocoa powder instead of chocolate allows you to choose which sweetener to add. I like to use a blend of Swerve Confectioners and stevia glycerite to make these low carb fudgsicles.
Ingredients
Fudge Pops:
- Haas avocados
- Organic unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Swerve Confectioners
- Vanilla extract
- Stevia glycerite
- Espresso extract
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt
Magic Shell:
- Coconut oil
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Stevia glycerite
Other:
- Toasted almonds
How to Make Popsicles
Here are the steps to make popsicles:
- Blend all the ingredients.
- Pour the mixture into your favorite popsicle mold.
- Freeze.
Pro Tip: When you want to unmold the pops, dip the plastic bottoms in warm water for a few seconds and they should slide right out.
Equipment for This Recipe
One of the biggest tips I have for make perfect pops is to find a great popsicle mold. This is by far my favorite popsicle mold; it's cheap and durable!
Tips For Making Chocolate Avocado Ice Cream Pops
- Blend the mixture really well so that there are no chunks of avocado in these fudge pops.
- Don't skip the coffee extract, it helps pull out the natural flavor notes of the cocoa.
- The fresh lemon juice might sound like a weird addition, but it helps mask the avocado flavor and adds a bit of bright, fresh flavor.
Healthy Fudgsicles FAQs
Can You Taste the Avocado in These Popsicles?
The flavor of avocado is very well hidden in these popsicles (like it is in most chocolate avocado pudding recipes). These have a faint hint of avocado flavor, but unless someone told you it was avocado you'd probably have trouble placing the flavor.
These popsicles mainly taste like rich, delicious chocolate!
What Are Some More Healthy Desserts with Avocado?
- Fudgy Blueberry-Orange Chocolate Cake with with Dark Chocolate Avocado Ganache
- Chocolate Avocado Pudding
- Avocado Almond Pound Cake
- Chocolate Avocado Cookies
What is Chocolate Magic Shell?
Chocolate magic shell is basically liquid chocolate when you pour it on ice cream, but it hardens almost as soon as it hits the cold ice cream. It forms a deliciously satisfying crunchy hard shell that you crack through when you eat it. Chocolate magic shell is so much fun to eat!
I like to make my own homemade version of chocolate magic shell coating because 1) it's easy to make, 2) it's sugar free, and 3) it doesn't have the additives and preservatives that the store-bought kind has.
And bonus, when you drizzle or coat these Chocolate Popsicles with chocolate magic shell, you can sprinkle toasted nuts on top for flavor and crunch before the magic shell hardens!
More Healthy Popsicle Recipes
- 3-Ingredient Vanilla Peach Popsicles
- Fruity Popsicle Sparkling Cocktails
- Banana Chai Popsicles
- Cinnamon and Toasted Almond Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Popsicles
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Fudgsicles (aka Chocolate Popsicles)
Ingredients
Fudge Pops:
- 3 small Haas avocados
- 13.5 ounces can organic unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup Swerve Confectioners
- 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon stevia glycerite
- ½ teaspoon coffee extract
- ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch salt
Magic Shell:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon stevia glycerite
Other:
- 2 tablespoons toasted almonds chopped small (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into 12 (75 ml/2 ½ opopsicle molds, making sure not to fill the molds over the “fill” line. Tap the mold several times on a hard surface to help any air bubbles escape.
- Transfer to the freezer, wait 20 minutes, and then insert the sticks. Let the popsicles freeze completely, about 3 to 4 hours.
- To easily unmold the popsicles, dip the plastic bottoms in warm water and they should slide right out.
- Once the pops are unmolded, mix together all the ingredients for the magic shell. Drizzle the magic shell on top and sprinkle on the nuts.
- Wrap each popsicle individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Helpful Tips
- Net Carbs Per Serving: 3g per popsicle
- Blend the avocado mixture well so your pops don't have chunks of avocado.
- To easily unmold the pops, dip the plastic bottoms in warm water for a few seconds and they should slide right out.
- For the nut-free version, simply omit the almonds.
Nutrition
This post was first published on Healthy Sweet Eats on July 25, 2019. It was updated with more information on June 3, 2021.
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