Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles

Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles are just as tasty as the frozen treat we all loved as kids, but with a healthy twist. Made with creamy coconut milk, dark chocolate chips, cacao powder, maple syrup and collagen peptides. These fudgesicles are made with nutrient rich and clean ingredients. While being creamy, fudgy and chocolaty. Best summer treat!

Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles

As a kid Fudgesicles or Fudge Pops were a staple in our home during the summer. There was nothing like playing outside for hours then coming in for a fudgesicle and enjoying that chocolaty, fudgy, creamy, frozen treat!

Unfortunately, classic store-bought fudgesicles are packed with so much sugars, preservatives, additives and so many more not so good ingredients. These Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles are much cleaner and made with just six simple ingredients. They’re packed with nutrients, healthy and just as creamy, chocolaty, fudgy and delicious as the store-bought ones! One might say even tastier. Make these delicious fudge bars to enjoy this summer!

Ingredients needed to make Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles:

• Full Fat Unsweetened Coconut Milk– You want to use full fat coconut milk as it makes the fudgesicles creamier.
• Chocolate Chips– I like using dark semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• Cacao Powder– You can also use unsweetened cocoa powder.
• Maple Syrup– Adds sweetness.
• Vanilla Extract– Adds flavor.
• Collagen Peptides– Optional but it makes the fudgesicles creamier while adding protein and other nutrients.

Equipment needed to make Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles:

• Medium Sauce Pan– To melt and mix the ingredients in.
• Whisk– For whisking the ingredients.
• Popsicle Mold– I like using a silicone one as it makes it easier to pop the fudgesicles out once they are frozen.
• Popsicle Sticks– I like using traditional wooden popsicle sticks.

How to make Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles:

• Step 1– In a medium sauce pan, pour coconut milk and place on stovetop on low heat. Add chocolate chips, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and collagen peptides. Whisk together as chocolate chips melt and all ingredients start to dissolve and mix together. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes whisking occasionally. Make sure none of the melted chocolate is sticking to the bottom of the pot.

• Step 2– Pour mixture into a measuring cup and let it sit until it completely cools-off. After sitting for a few minutes coconut fat may start to set and break apart from liquid. Stir mixture to make sure it’s well combined. Pour into popsicle molds then place popsicle sticks in them. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours. Preferably overnight. 

• Step 3– Remove fudgesicles from the freezer and let them sit for 10-15 minutes so that they can get a bit soft and you can easily take them out of the molds. You can also fill a large bowl with warm water and submerge the bottom of the mold into the water for a few seconds to soften fudgsicles. Keep fudgsicles in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use silicone popsicle molds- These make it so easy to pop the popsicles out once they are frozen.
2. Remove fudgesicles from the freezer and let them sit for 10-15 minutes– They will get a bit soft and you can easily take them out of the molds.
3. Fill a large bowl with warm water and submerge the bottom of the mold– Submerging the bottom of the mold into the water for a few seconds will soften the fudgesicles making them easier to remove.
4. Substitute for coconut milk– Use cashew milk as it is creamy and will keep fudgesicles plant-based and healthy.
5. Substitute for cacao powder– You can use unsweetened cocoa powder.
6. Substitute for maple syrup– You can use honey.

Variations:

• Make them collagen fudgesicles– Swap out the cacao powder and use chocolate flavored collagen peptides.
• Make them yogurt fudgesicles– Use plain Greek yogurt instead of coconut milk. This will add more protein too.
• Make them protein fudgesicles– In addition to using chocolate flavored collagen peptides and plain Greek yogurt; add a scoop of protein powder.
• Add a nice drizzle of chocolate– Melt 1 tbsp of chocolate chips with 1-2 tsp coconut oil. Drizzle melted chocolate over fudgesicles to give them a nice pretty garnish.

Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles FAQ’s:

What are fudgesicles made of?

Regular store-bought fusgesicles are traditionally made of heavy cream, sugars, chocolate and additives. These homemade fudgesicles use much healthier ingredients like coconut milk, cacao powder, maple syrup, and collagen peptides.

How long does it take for Fudgesicles to freeze?

For Fudgesicles to completely freeze it takes about 2 hours. However, for best results it’s better if they are frozen for 6-8 hours or overnight.

How long do Fudgesicles last in the freezer?

Fudgesicles can be kept frozen for up to 6 months for best taste.

Storing Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles:

You can keep your healthy homemade fisgesicles in the popsicle molds you made them in. You can also remove the fudgesicles from the mold and transfer them to popsicle bags. Keep them frozen for up to 6 months.

Cacao Powder vs. Cocoa Powder:

When it comes to cacao and cocoa the two may look similar, however there is a huge and important difference between the two. Both powders are a bean that derives from the cacao plant. Cacao powder is made from fermented beans that have not been roasted. They are processed at low temperatures and then milled into a powder.

In contrast, cocoa powder is processed at much higher temperatures and often mixed and packaged with high contents of sugars and dairy. Leaving it with very little nutritional value. Cacao powder has a much bitter taste than cocoa but has a much higher nutritional content.

Did you like this Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles recipe? You may also like these other recipes for frozen treats:

• Throat Soothing Popsicles
• Banana Nice Cream
• Frozen Yogurt Berry Cups

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Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles

Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles are just as tasty as the frozen treat we all loved as kids, but with a healthy twist. Made with creamy coconut milk, dark chocolate chips, cacao powder, maple syrup and collagen peptides. These fudgesicles are made with nutrient rich and clean ingredients. While being creamy, fudgy and chocolaty. Best summer treat!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword healthy homemade fudgsicles

Prep Time 2 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

freeze 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 7 minutes

Servings 6 pops

Calories 248 kcal

Author Angelica Arias

Ingredients

• 1 can 13.5 oz unsweetened coconut milk (full fat)
• 1/2 cups dark semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp cacao powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 scoop collagen peptides

Instructions

1. In a medium sauce pan, pour coconut milk and place on stovetop on low heat. Add chocolate chips, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and collagen peptides. Whisk together as chocolate chips melt and all ingredients start to dissolve and mix together. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes whisking occasionally. Make sure none of the melted chocolate is sticking to the bottom of the pot.

2. Pour mixture into a measuring cup and let it sit until it completely cools-off. After sitting for a few minutes coconut fat may start to set and break apart from liquid. Stir mixture to make sure it's well combined. Pour into popsicle molds then place popsicle sticks in them. Freeze for at least 6-8 hours. Preferably overnight. 

3. Remove fudgsicles from the freezer and let them sit for 10-15 minutes so that they can get a bit soft and you can easily take them out of the molds. You can also fill a large bowl with warm water and submerge the bottom of the mold into the water for a few seconds to soften fudgesicles. Keep fudgsicles in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Recipe Notes

Tips and Substitutions:

1. Use silicone popsicle molds- These make it so easy to pop the popsicles out once they are frozen.
2. Remove fudgesicles from the freezer and let them sit for 10-15 minutes– They will get a bit soft and you can easily take them out of the molds.
3. Fill a large bowl with warm water and submerge the bottom of the mold– Submerging the bottom of the mold into the water for a few seconds will soften the fudgesicles making them easier to remove.
4. Substitute for coconut milk– Use cashew milk as it is creamy and will keep fudgesicles plant-based and healthy.
5. Substitute for cacao powder– You can use unsweetened cocoa powder.
6. Substitute for maple syrup– You can use honey.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Homemade Fudgesicles

Amount per Serving

Calories

248

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

21

g

32

%

Saturated Fat

 

18

g

113

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

27

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

291

mg

8

%

Carbohydrates

 

15

g

5

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

9

g

10

%

Protein

 

3

g

6

%

Vitamin A

 

2

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

2

mg

2

%

Calcium

 

61

mg

6

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.

**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used. 

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