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Chocolate Cashew Butter Fudge Pops

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Posted:7/8/21
Updated:7/9/21
homemade healthy fudge pops on tray

Only five ingredients for these chocolate cashew butter fudge pops? Yes please, and thank you very much.

fudge pops with chocolate drizzle and covered in cashew pieces

Hot summer days are also the perfect excuse to cool off with a frozen treat. Specifically ones that are reminiscent of the delicious chocolate fudge pops you know and love.

This recipe here is a take on the classic original fudge pops, but with healthier ingredients.

And SUPER EASY.

The Best Healthy Fudge Pops Recipe

Get ready for some seriously amazing homemade fudgesicles. You’re going to want these stocked in your freezer at all times.

The good news? Just five ingredients.

The bad news? Well, none really. Never bad news when chocolate fudge pops are involved.

fudge pops with chocolate drizzle and covered in cashew pieces

Ingredients for Fudge Pops

Canned Coconut Milk – The creaminess of the canned coconut milk is a must here. You can try subbing another milk, such as cashew milk, but I don’t think you’ll get as rich of a texture – unless you’re using a super creamy kind, possibly like Elmhurst. I did use lite canned coconut milk but you can also use full fat. Lite is what I had on hand and I figured with the addition of the fat from the cashew butter, the texture would still turn out nice and creamy.

Cashew Butter – You guys know I am a huge cashew butter fan, but you can also sub peanut butter (which would be amazing) or almond butter too! Or if you’re running low on one or the other, a blend works too.

Nut-free? – Sunbutter also works! You must may end up wanting more sweetness (i.e. adding coconut sugar.) Taste test popsicle mixture before freezing.

Cacao or Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – This is what you’ll use to get the chocolate flavor.

Medjool Dates – Healthy, fiber filled fruit sweetener making these a no added sugar fudge pops recipe.

Vanilla Extract – Adds a nice flavor addition. You can never go wrong with adding a touch of vanilla.

cocoa powder, vanilla and coconut milk in pyrex glass, cashew butter bowl and medjool dates next to empty popsicle molds on baking sheet

How to Make Fudge Pops

Have I mentioned that this recipe is easy? I think I have but it’s worth saying again. Homemade fudge pops get thrown together in minutes, thanks to a blender, then frozen into a popsicle mold and that’s basically it!

Just two steps:

  1. Add all ingredients into the blender and processed until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze for one hour, then insert popsicle sticks into center and freeze for another 3 hours.

Option to drizzle on more chocolate and some cashew pieces for extra credit.

  • cocoa powder and cashew butter in blender for fudge pops
  • fudge pops in popsicle molds prepared for freezer

Removing Popsicles from Molds

To remove the fudgesicles from the popsicle mold, let the molds sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. You can also run the molds under hot water for about 30 seconds and apply gentle pressure on molds to release.

rectangular tray with fudgesicles sprinkled with cashew pieces and chocolate drizzle

If you make this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and review below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Your support is appreciated!

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Quick and easy fudge pops! Made with just 5 ingredients, vegan, paleo and no added sugars! A healthy treat you will feel good about and perfect anytime of day.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: freezer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups canned coconut milk, shaken (lite or full fat)
  • 1/3 cup creamy cashew butter
  • 6 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/3 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional toppings

  • 3 TBS chocolate chips + 1/4 tsp coconut oil, melted
  • crushed cashews

Instructions

Make sure to shake up canned coconut milk before measuring into cup. If it sounds like cream is solid, place can in sink or bowl filled with hot water.

  1. Set up 6 popsicle molds. I use these.
  2. Add coconut milk, cashew butter, pitted Medjool dates, cacao or cocoa powder and vanilla extract to high powered blender or food processor.
  3. Turn blender on medium speed for about 10 seconds before blending on high for about 1 minute, or until mixture is completely smooth. Scrap down the sides of blender or processor bowl as needed.
  4. Carefully pour mixture into molds, filling about almost to the top. Cover with popsicle stick handle. I opted to place wooden popsicle sticks in after freezing 1 hour.
  5. Freeze for at least four hours.
  6. To remove fudge pops from molds, you can let the molds sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or run under hot water for about 20 seconds and gently apply pressure around mold to loosen before removing. Enjoy!!

Notes

Full fat canned coconut milk will provide a creamier texture but you can also use lite canned coconut milk. I would suggest using the canned variety, but a creamy and thicker cashew milk (maybe even homemade) could also work – the texture will just be a bit icier, less creamy.

Sub creamy natural peanut butter, almond butter or possibly even tahini if you’re a fan of it.

If Medjool dates are on the drier side, soak in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain before adding to blender.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 popsicle
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 16
  • Sodium: 18
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 0

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Brittany Audra @ Audra's Appetite says

    6/6/2018 at 4:34 pm

    I simply love using cashews for frozen desserts…so creamy! And dates are a staple ingredient for sweetness. Perfect summer recipe!

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  2. Cassie Thuvan Tran says

    6/7/2018 at 1:41 pm

    YUM YUM! I used to love those fudgsicles or those vanilla ice cream sticks that were coated in chocolate and crushed almonds–FAVE childhood dessert that I’d eat almost every day. These bad boys look super indulgent, but I can’t believe they’re only made with five ingredients AND are healthier. I’ll try this recipe with peanut butter for a chocolate peanut butter combination!

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  3. Erin says

    6/12/2018 at 9:13 pm

    I made this using homemade cashew milk and raw almond butter and added a dash of cinnamon and a pinch or pink Himalayan sea salt. They are so delish! Just like a fudgesicle!

    ★★★★★

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    • Ashley says

      6/13/2018 at 8:40 am

      Awesome, Erin! Thanks so much for your comment and review – so glad you like them!

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    7/30/2018 at 5:21 pm

    Could you please tell me about how much the 6 dates weigh? Not sure about the size of the dates I have on hand and I want to know if I am using enough or not. Also can I substitute avocado oil for the coconut oil? I am so excited about making these. Thanks for the answer in advance.

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    • Ashley says

      7/30/2018 at 5:26 pm

      Hi Carol, You’ll need about 1/2 cup pitted dates, which will be about 4.5-5oz. Subbing avocado oil for the melting of chocolate chips should be fine! Hope you enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Michael says

    7/15/2020 at 10:13 pm

    Today I try with penaut butter was delicious.
    Thank you for the recipi also add some crash toast pecans .

    Reply
  6. Kelly :) says

    7/20/2020 at 1:24 pm

    Delicious! Both my husband and myself thank you 🙂

    ★★★★

    Reply

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