Chocolate Popsicles

These healthy Chocolate Popsicles are a sweet and creamy treat, perfect for a hot summer day! Bonus? They're pretty nutritious, too, with 8 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and no added sugar!

Why You'll Love These Chocolate Popsicles

• Easy - just add the ingredients to a blender, blend, and pour into a popsicle mold. Then the rest of the time is hands off while the popsicles solidify in the freezer!
• Delicious - these chocolate popsicles are creamy and sweet, and full of childhood fudge pop nostalgia (but more nutrient-dense!)
• Flexible - you can make these with any type of thicker yogurt you prefer - Greek yogurt (any fat percentage), Icelandic, and even plant-based (note that will change nutrition significantly). You also can use your preferred type of sweetener.
• Feel Good - with more nutrient dense ingredients, including 8 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber, and no added sugar, these healthy fudge pops won't lead to blood sugar spikes and crashes. Longer feel-good energy instead!

Ingredients

• Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess without cream. You can use any nonfat or fat percentage you prefer (ice crystals will form more and it will be slightly less creamy with nonfat yogurt). This is also what gives these pops a protein boost!
• Almond milk: I prefer almond milk, but use whatever milk you like to drink.
• Cocoa powder: Adds a rich chocolate flavor. Nutritionally, it also contributes fiber and iron, too!
• Allulose (or other sweetener): A low calorie sweetener, I personally find allulose to be the best tasting and performing sugar substitute. I have PCOS so I watch my added sugar intake, but you can sub your favorite sweetener (honey, cane sugar, coconut sugar, etc.)
• Vanilla extract: Just a little bit to round out the flavor!

Equipment Needed

• Blender: While these popsicles can be made by whisking ingredients together in a bowl, using a blender makes it insanely easy to quickly, smoothly combine and pour.
• Measuring cups & spoons: Self-explanatory.
• Popsicle mold: There are so many options out there! I love these silicone molds with a cover because they help the popsicles come out easier and are easy to clean. You can use truly any kind of popsicle mold - even small dixie cups that can be pulled away!
• Popsicle sticks: Make sure you use food grade wooden popsicle sticks!

How to Make Healthy Chocolate Popsicles

1. Add Greek yogurt, almond milk, cocoa powder, allulose, and vanilla to a high-powered blender.
2. Blend 1-2 minutes on high, or until completely smooth and creamy.
3. Carefully pour the mixture into popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze until solid.

Recipe Q&A:

What's allulose? Allulose is a low calorie sweetener with a very similar taste and sweetness profile as table sugar. It's found in small amounts in some foods like raisins, maple syrup, caramel, jackfruit and wheat, and can also be derived from corn and fructose. Research shows it has no impact on blood glucose and the FDA has ruled it doesn't need to be listed as sugar or added sugar (although it will still be listed under carbohydrates, despite not containing the same calories as carbohydrates do).

Do I have to use allulose? Definitely not. Use whatever sweetener you personally enjoy and best fits your needs. I've made these with allulose, cane sugar, honey, and maple syrup before. (But of course if you don't use a low or no calorie sweetener like allulose, stevia, or monk fruit, there will be a bigger change to the nutrition facts.)

Can I use cacao powder? Yes, cacao powder is an equal 1:1 sub for cocoa powder. They're nearly identical, with a little difference in how they're processed (cocoa powder is processed at a higher temperature.)

Why do my popsicles have little ice crystals in them? Lower fat Greek yogurts lead to more ice crystals when frozen. You can still use a nonfat Greek yogurt if you want (I have!), and it'll still make creamy fudge pops, but you may see more ice crystal striations.

How come I ended up with more/ less popsicles than the recipe called for!? Popsicle mold sizing can vary (especially fun shaped ones!), which can impact popsicle sizing compared to recipes.

How do I get my popsicles out of the mold? They're stuck! Try flipping the mold upside down and then running under hot water for 15 seconds to loosen the popsicles from the mold.

Are These Chocolate Popsicles Healthy?

"Healthy" is subjective (what's the healthiest choice for one person could be the least healthiest choice for someone else - we're all individuals and need to find nutrition to fit our personal needs/ lifestyles).

But, generally speaking, yes - these chocolate popsicles are definitely a more nutrient-dense take on your childhood favorite. Greek yogurt adds protein (and fat, depending on the type you use). Cocoa powder adds iron and fiber. And if you choose to sweeten with allulose or another low/ no calorie sweetener, these popsicles have no or low added sugar.

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