Healthy homemade popsicles the whole family will love

These choc banana popsicles will remind you of our Aussie Paddle Pops, so kids and adults alike are going to love them!

They taste like Paddle Pops, and they’re made with simple, wholesome ingredients, so it’s a win on all counts.

Doesn’t get much better than that on a hot summer day really.

Summer fun and beach activities often go hand in hand with cool treats, like ice cream and popsicles.

So if you’re looking for a healthier alternative to the commercially available options, here’s your answer!

You’ll find plenty of other popsicle and nice cream recipes in this roundup post: BETTER THAN ICE CREAM

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Tips for making these Paddle Pop style popsicles

The secret to making irresistible frozen treats is to always keep some peeled & chopped bananas in the freezer.
Using chocolate protein powder takes your popsicles to the next level of chocolately goodness. Don’t worry if you don’t have any though – simply use plain or vanilla protein powder and double the amount of cacao powder.

For a slighly tangy twist, try using Greek yoghurt, or opt for cream/coconut cream if you prefer sweeter popsicles.

You can always add a teaspoon or two extra of honey or maple syrup if you’re making these for kids or anyone with an extra sweet tooth!

And when it’s time to enjoy your frozen popsicles, easily remove them from their moulds by running them under hot water for a few seconds.

CHOC BANANA POPSICLES (PADDLE POPS)

Try these choc banana popsicles for a healthier version of paddle pops, loved by kids and adults too!

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Course: Dessert, ice cream, Snack

Cuisine: Australian, International

Keyword: healthy paddle pops, healthy popsicles, ice cream pops

Prep Time: 10

Freezing time: 4

Total Time: 4 10

Servings: popsicles

Calories: 33kcal

Author: Wendy Hodge, Wendy's Way to Health

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas roughly, chopped
2 scoops chocolate protein powder AND
2 tbsp cacao powder OR
2 scoops plain protein powder, with 4 tbsp cacao powder
½ cup plain Greek yoghurt, cream or coconut cream
1 tbsp peanut butter
⅔ cup milk of your choice
1 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and fully mixed.
You can make these popsicles by hand if you don't have a blender. Just mash the bananas first, in a large bowl, then add the other ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Pour the mixture into popsicle moulds, and place in the freezer to set, at least 3-4 hours, or overnight.
Run frozen popsicles under hot water for a few seconds to remove from moulds.

Notes

Chocolate protein powder makes the popsicles extra chocolately, but don't worry if you don't have any, use plain or vanilla and double the amount of cacao powder.

Greek yoghurt gives the popsicles a bit of tang, so use cream or coconut cream if you want sweeter popsicles.

To remove popsicles from moulds, run under warm-hot water for a few secs.