These chocolate chia pudding pops are made out of fudge and banana slices. Simple and wholesome ingredients make up this yummy frozen treat!
I feel like this summer has flown by! I can’t believe school is about to start up again..Maybe it already has for some of you. Although I prefer the milder weather of the spring and fall, there are so many things about summer that I love:
vacation time
lazy mornings
farmer’s markets
summer fruits
vegetable gardens
swimming pools
freshly squeezed lemonade
…and popsicles!
Popsicles are one of the easiest frozen treats to make, which may or may not be why I like them so much;) They’re also pretty fool-proof. I mean, you can practically freeze any liquid in the pop molds and they will turn into a perfect popsicle after a few hours in the freezer.
My favorite popsicle growing up was a fudgsicle. I’ve been thinking of a way to recreate a healthier version of that fudgy, pudding pop, and chia pudding came to mind!
It’s best to use chia pudding that has already gelled. I combine the milk, chia seeds, and other ingredients and let it rest for a few hours until it’s thickened. Then combine the pudding, along with the banana slices, into your molds. I bought my molds at Williams Sonoma several years ago, but they haven’t carried them since. If you’re looking for a similar one like mine that uses wooden popsicle sticks, this popsicle maker
on Amazon is the closest mold I’ve found.
If you don’t like banana or if you’d like to change it up, try using another fruit instead—cherries, strawberries, raspberries, or kiwi would be all be awesome in these!
These make the perfect, healthy after school treat for the kids or for you! What better way to reward a long and hard days work 🙂
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Chocolate Chia Pudding Pops With Bananas
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
Description
Fudge popsicles made with chocolate chia pudding and banana slices. Simple and wholesome ingredients make up this yummy frozen treat!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups almond or coconut milk (or other milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup Chia Seeds
- 3–4 tablespoons Maple Syrup
or Honey
- 2 tablespoons Dark Cocoa Powder
- 2–3 bananas, sliced (can also use another sweet fruit like frozen berries, cherries, etc)
- Cacao Nibs
or Mini Chocolate Chips
, optional
Instructions
- In a medium container, mix together milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cocoa powder. Sprinkle in a few chocolate chips or cacao nibs if you’d like a bit of crunch (optional.) Cover and refrigerate while seeds expand, at least an hour or two, until the mixture is thick like pudding. It’s important to stir the mixture a few times while refrigerating to break up any chia clumps. These popsicles are mildly sweet. Taste the pudding and add more sweetener, if needed. Keep in mind they become even less sweet when frozen.
- Into your popsicle mold, alternate chia pudding and banana slices. I like to add as much fruit as will fit. Tap the mold on the counter periodically to release any air pockets. Fill molds to the top, cover and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze until solid, overnight is best. This popsicle maker
is similar to the one I have.
- When ready to serve, I run the bottom of the molds under room temperature water, which helps them to pop out easily. Wrap extras in baggies or plastic wrap and store in the freezer.
- Category: Dessert, Popsicles, Frozen Treats
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Want to make these asap. But, dont have popsicle molds. Where did you get yours please?
Hi Denise! I bought mine at Williams Sonoma several years ago, but I just checked and they no longer carry them. I found some similar molds on Amazon though (https://goo.gl/cmmH71) and I also linked to in the post for future reference. I hope you enjoy these popsicles!
What an amazing idea!! These look so good!
This is such an amazing recipe, Joscelyn! So creative! I love chia seeds, and the chocolate banana combo sounds soooo tasty! Chocolate and bananas are two of my favourite things! I definitely need to try these!!! <3
Thanks, Harriet! Yes, mine too! I really think you’d like these. They’re creamy, chocolatey, and delicious! 🙂
These look so amazing! Chocolate and banana are an amazing combination, and I bet that they are so amazing is popsicle form! Pinning! 😀
Thanks, Kennedy! Yes, they are really an amazing combo..one of my favorites! Thanks for stopping by, friend!
Love this whole concept. Chocolate, Chia & banana?!? Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to try this!
Thanks, Raj! I really hope you enjoy them as much as we do 🙂
good golly! Those look so yummy!
Thanks, Jennifer!
Yum! Those look awesome…plus healthy! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.
Thank you, they were so yummy! Healthy too, so you can enjoy it anytime, guilt-free! 🙂
These look amazing!!! Im going to miss lazy summer mornings the most
Thanks, Jasmine! I know, me too 🙁 At least the holidays are coming, and all things pumpkin, which I’m looking forward to anyway! 😉
These look SO awesome (and I bet they taste delicious too!).
Thanks, Thalia! They were so refreshingly yummy! It’s hard to go wrong with chocolate though! 🙂
Yum! Thanks for sharing! I wonder if it would be good with strawberries!? What do you think!??
Thank you, Lauren! I love to eat regular chocolate chia pudding with strawberries, so I wouldn’t see why it would be just as delicious frozen too! Please let me know if you get a chance to try it!
I love the contrast in colour and the flavour combo is simply perfect.
We’ve got another 2.5 weeks before school’s back so making the most of our last few days abroad.
Enjoy the summer for as long as it lasts and thanks so much for sharing this lovely recipe.
Thanks, Kimberly! After school starts, life will get much busier again so we’re taking advantage of these last few weeks as well! Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday..safe travels back home, friend!
These look super yummy!! Need to try them 🙂 I love bananas- and any type of pop seems great with this crazy heat!
Tell me about it! Thanks, Liz! Hope you like them 🙂
I am not a banana fan but those look so delicious I might have to have to try them!
Thanks, Rae. You can easily replace the banana with other fruit too, like strawberries, raspberries, or kiwi!
It looks like a perfect dessert!
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Thank you so much! They are so yummy 🙂
The pictures are awesome, very helpful. Something to put on the recipe to-do list, thanks!
Thanks, Michelle! I hope you get a chance to try these sometime!
Mmm! These look SO yummy! I love popsicles on a hot summer day! Can’t go wrong with anything fudgy, and bananas are an added bonus! I actually prefer summer over any other season;-) I don’t want it to be over:-(
Thanks, Andele! Chocolate and bananas are one of our favorite combos:) We’re sad about the summer ending too, but at least pumpkin season is coming!
I never thought of more than just pouring just into the mold! I don’t eat chia seeds, but this gives me so many ideas for popsicles now!
Thanks, Hannah! Glad you were inspired!