Even though it’s technically summer in the Northern Hemisphere until September 22, most people in the states approach Labor Day weekend as summer’s last hurrah. These peanut butter fudge popsicles are the perfect way to celebrate these dwindling days of warm weather, backyard BBQs, and relaxing in hammocks.
I’m fairly certain these will be my last frozen/ice cream/popsicle type recipe of the season, and I think I chose the perfect treat to end things with a bang! These pops are creamy, rich, and loaded with peanut butter flavor. In fact, they are so creamy, that photographing them turned out to be quite the challenge. They want to melt reeeally fast! After making these several times, photographing on two separate occations, and taking dozens of photos I decided that melty pics were probably the most genuine anyway! My advice: enjoy them quickly!
There’s just 6 everyday ingredients in these simple pops. Frozen ripe bananas make the perfect base, and sweeten these popsicles just enough without any additional sweeteners necessary (although you can add a tiny bit of maple syrup if you’d like them a bit sweeter). Creamy all-natural peanut butter adds richness and keeps these popsicles super luscious and ice crystal free. Think peanut butter version of the ever popular fudge pop. You guys are gonna love these!
Simply swirl all of your ingredients together in a food processor or high speed blender, swirl in some extra peanut butter as you pour in your popsicle molds, and freeze!
Wishing you a healthy, happy, relaxing, and safe weekend!
Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Pops – Vegan, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
Makes about 4 popsicles
- 2 large or 3 small over-ripe, frozen bananas
- 1/3 cup of creamy natural peanut butter + extra for swirling
- 2 tbsp coconut, almond, soy or other milk of choice
- 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- Optional: big pinch of sea salt, if your peanut butter is unsalted
- (Optional: 2-3 tsp maple syrup, see notes)
Add all ingredients to food processor (or high speed blender like Vitamix) and churn until smooth and no chunks of banana remain. Spoon carefully into popsicle molds, drizzling in a teaspoon of extra peanut butter for a marbled effect (I like to sprinkle a little salt into the extra peanut butter for a yummy sweet/salty effect). Insert popsicle sticks. Freeze for a few hours or until firm. Run warm water over the popsicle mold to help release the popsicles.
Notes
I’ve made these both with and without the maple syrup added, and they were delicious both ways. Taste after churning in the food processor, and then decide if you’d like it sweeter. Using very ripe bananas will also make for sweeter tasting popsicles.
Yamme, looks amazing 💕
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Thank you Nina! 😊💕
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❤️
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I added you on Pinterest 🙂 I have a different photo there just as you know 💕 Have an awsome day.
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So yummy! 😍😋
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Thanks so much! Perfect for peanut butter lovers! 💗
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Its mouth watering…….love to try it myself 🙂
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Glad it looks good to you! Let me know if you give them a try! 😊
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I’ve made “ice cream” from frozen bananas and almond milk but adding peanut butter is genius! thanks for sharing
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You’re welcome! Thanks so much for checking it out! We love making simple nice cream with just bananas too! The peanut butter here keeps these popsicles nice and creamy in the freezer, sooo good!
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These look SO amazing!!
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Thank you so much for checking them out! 💗
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Wow these fudge pops look amazing girl!
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Hi thanks for posting this recipe! I have a question if I don’t have popsicle mood can I use this recipe to make ice cream?
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Hi! I haven’t actually tried that with this particular popsicle recipe, but I have with my coffee and coconut Popsicles. I’m thinking it would work though! Let me know if you give it a try!
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Made the banana fudge pops very nice and so eacy thanks for sharing your recipes
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Thanks for the feedback, Libby! So glad you enjoyed them 🙂
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About to try this. Looks great but just to confirm only two tablespoons of milk? Thanks!
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Yes that’s correct! Just a bit to get the bananas blending, add a splash more as needed. Hope you enjoy them, Marie, let me know how it goes 🙂
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These were really good. The little bit that didn’t fit into my mold I made into icecream, and it was amazing! I am going to make them again!
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Yay! Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed them Naomi!
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These are so yummy! Definitely a crowd-pleaser at summer get-togethers!
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So happy to hear you enjoyed them Suzanne!
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I do not have popsicle molds. Can I freeze it in a plastic container and scoop to serve?
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I haven’t tried it, so I can’t say for sure, but I think it could work! Let me know if you give it a try 🙂
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