Treat the kids to the creamiest homemade Fudge Pops that are one of the best frozen desserts I’ve ever made. These are packed with nutritious ingredients and the texture is identical to a classic pudding pop. They are SO darn good!
I love popsicles snacks, desserts, and every eating opportunity in between. I find that they are a fun way to serve up ingredients the kids may not otherwise want to eat—which is where this recipe comes in!
After I shared my Chocolate Avocado Pudding recipe, a few people told me on Instagram that they were great as pudding pops. I tried it myself and WHOA, they were so right! This fudge pop recipe is an easy homemade option when you’re craving a pudding pop or Fudgsicle—and want less added sugar and more nutrients.
These creamy fudge popsicles are also so easy to make. There’s no cooking involved, so they are very fast to whip up—and they freeze into the most delish popsicles. They are a decadent chocolate dessert that is packed with healthy fats, protein, and the creamiest texture without even using cream.
(You may also like my Vegan Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas, and my Pineapple Popsicles for more yummy options.)
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Ingredients You Need
To make these homemade fudge pops, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Avocado: You’ll want them to be ripe and just soft to the touch as it’s the primary source of creaminess in the recipe.
- Plain whole-milk yogurt: You can use regular or Greek yogurt here. It provides additional creaminess in the popsicle recipe.
- Cocoa powder: I use Hershey’s special dark, but any unsweetened cocoa powder will work.
- Vanilla extract: A little vanilla balances the flavor of the cocoa powder nicely.
- Maple syrup or honey: This balances out the flavors in the cocoa powder and avocado with a little sweetness. (Avoid honey for babies under 1 year.) If you prefer to avoid added sugars, you can add a small ripe banana.
- Almond butter (optional): I like to add the almond butter since it makes them just a little creamier, especially if I’m using regular yogurt, but you can omit it if you use Greek yogurt.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the process of making this fudge pop recipe. Scroll to the end of the post for the specifics.
Step 1. Peel the avocado and add to the blender with the yogurt.
Step 2. Add the remaining ingredients to the blender.
Step 3. Blend very smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
Step 4. Portion the fudge pop mixture into your popsicle mold. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
TIP: These need to freeze for at least 4-6 hours, so make them in the morning of the day you want to serve them or the day before.
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“My little guy furiously signed “more!” after having one of these! This recipe is a real winner!! Yum!” —MA Thomas
Best Popsicle Molds
I like the Zoku popsicle molds best since they are durable, reliably easy to get out of the molds, and are easy to clean. We like this classic mold shown throughout this post and these mini ones. (This recipe is a little decadent, so the smaller molds would be a great option!)
TIP: Find my full list of favorite Popsicle Molds so you can choose the best one for your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sure, just use a dairy-free yogurt.
I like using plain whole milk Greek yogurt but a regular one will work too.
If you start with creamy ingredients, that helps. Then you’ll want to transfer the frozen popsicles to a freezer bag for longer term storage. Letting them sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before eating can help them have a perfect texture, too.
How to Store
Transfer frozen fudge pops to a zip-top freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Best Tips for Success
- Use ripe avocado that’s just soft to the touch. You can also use slightly thawed frozen avocado.
- Use regular plain whole-milk yogurt or Greek style.
- To make these dairy-free, use a Greek-style dairy-free yogurt.
- If you use regular plain whole-milk yogurt, I like to add the optional almond butter to ensure ultimate creaminess.
- You can use vanilla yogurt to make them slightly sweeter. Or, you can omit added sugar by skipping the maple syrup or honey and adding a small very ripe banana.
- Taste the mixture before you spoon it into the molds and add more sweetener as needed. (Some cocoa powder is more bitter than others.)
- You can use popsicle molds, ice-pop molds, or small disposable 3-ounce cups and popsicle sticks.
Related Recipes
I’d love to hear your feedback on this recipe if you try it. I love hearing what your kids think of my recipes, so please comment below to share!
So Good Fudge Pops (with Avocado!)
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado (pit and peel discarded; about ½ cup avocado flesh)
- ½ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt (or regular style)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon smooth unsweetened almond butter (optional)
Instructions
- Taste the mixture and add a little additional sweetener if needed.
- Spoon into popsicle molds.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Remove from molds and serve cold. (You can let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes so they soften just slightly before serving if desired.)
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Notes
- Use ripe avocado that’s just soft to the touch. You can also use slightly thawed frozen avocado.
- Use regular plain whole-milk yogurt or Greek style. If you use regular plain whole-milk yogurt, I like to add the optional almond butter to ensure ultimate creaminess.
- The amounts listed are my preference for ensuring that these taste like fudge pops, but you can reduce the maple syrup and/or the cocoa powder to 2 tbsp if you prefer.
- Taste the mixture before you spoon it into the molds and add more sweetener as needed. (Some cocoa powder is more bitter than others.)
- Dairy-free, use a Greek-style dairy-free yogurt.
- Store frozen popsicles in a freezer bag, sealed with as much air removed as possible, for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
This post was first published May 2020.
Amy!! I’ve been making these for around two years now and I’ve got a bone to pick with you. You did not tell me my munchkins (4 and 20 months) would hound me every week to make them. They are that good!
These are amazing!! Question about the cocoa powder — would the amount of caffeine in 2 small popsicles (mold the size of the one you show) be likely to affect the sleep of a 3.5 year old toddler if eaten at 6/6:30pm?
I can’t say for sure but I would doubt it. Also you can use dutch process cocoa powder in the future which has 1/3 less caffeine than the regular kind. I hope that helps!
It does! Thank you for the response and suggestion!!
These are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and added a touch more maple syrup at the end. So good!
So glad to hear that!