Treat the kids to the creamiest homemade Fudge Pops that are one of the best frozen desserts I’ve ever made. Seriously, these might be packed with nutritious ingredients, but the texture is identical to a classic pudding pop and they are SO darn good. The only hard part of this recipe is waiting for them to freeze!
Fudge Pops
You may know this about me, but if not: I love Popsicles. I love them for 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 finally got around to trying it myself and WOAH, they were so right!
These creamy Fudge Pops are crazy easy to make and they freeze into the most delish popsicles.
They are packed with healthy fats, protein, and the creamiest texture.
Ingredients You Need
To make this recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Avocado: You’ll want this to be ripe and just soft to the touch.
- Plain whole milk yogurt: You can use regular or Greek yogurt here.
- Cocoa powder: I use Hershey’s special dark.
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup or honey: This balances out the flavors in the cocoa powder and avocado. (Avoid honey for babies under 1 year.)
- Optional: almond butter
TIP: 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 recipe. Scroll to the end of the post for the specifics.
- Add the ingredients to the blender.
- Blend smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
- Spoon into popsicle molds.
- Freeze until firm, then enjoy!
TIP: These need to freeze for at least 4-6 hours, so either make them in the morning of the day you want to serve them or the day before.
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 popsicles 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.
- 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 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)
- 1/2 cup whole milk Greek or regular yogurt
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2-3 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.)
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.
- Dairy-free, use a Greek-style dairy-free yogurt.
- You can use vanilla yogurt to make them slightly sweeter.
- 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 or small disposable bathroom cups and popsicle sticks.
- Run the molds under hot water for a few seconds to help remove the popsicles.
Nutrition
This post was first published May 2020.
Interested in making these! How long will they lay in the freezer?
If you transfer them to a freezer bag, they are fine for about 6 months or more.
So good!
These are delightful – my husband, two-year-old son and I all love them! I love how nutritious they are, and very easy to make.
These were a massive hit with my 3.5 yo twin boys! I’ve made them a couple of times now and they LOVE them. I confess I haven’t mentioned anything about the avocado but hopefully they’ll forgive me when they’re older for hiding it from them
I recently made these a d had a good amount of leftover mix since I didn’t have enough popsicle molds. Any recommendations on what to do with the extra mix? Anyway to add some oats etc. and then make into muffins? Thanks!!! I love your recipes <3
Hi- I would probably just eat it as pudding. I’m not confident about baking it so I don’t want to guess at something that might not work well.
We haven’t had the frozen popsicles yet but my toddler ate all of the leftover pudding in one sitting. hah! She isn’t a picky eater but hasn’t showed much interest in avocado. I’m happy to get some of that good fat into her this way! I appreciate your recipes so much! Ingredients I usually have on hand, healthy, and things my entire family will eat without complaint 🙂
My toddler thought these were the best thing ever. I had leftovers since my popsicle mold is small and put them in the fridge for a bit before serving as a quasi-pudding, huge hit. Then gave him the actual fudge pop from the freezer after the dinner that was equally as popular. Will be making again for sure!
I’m so glad to hear it!
My toddlers first ever chocolate anything. It was a hit!
Hooray!
I didn’t use a blender. I just put the ingredients in a deep sized bowl and used a potato masher and a fork and it came out looking like a similar texture. I will find out if we had success in 4-6 hours!!
Hi. Can I replace the yogurt with full-fat coconut milk?
I bet that would work just fine!
Wow! These are great! I made them into freezies and added a little almond milk to thin them out so I could funnel them easily into my freezie wrappers. Absolutely delicious!
Making these! I have some hot cocoa powder on hand so I’m going to give that a whirl.
I hope they worked out!