In case you didn’t know, freezing bananas gives them a creamy, ice-cream-like texture. Because of this, frozen bananas can turn into all sorts of healthy desserts! I started making these when I had a toddler and wanted to offer a refined sugar-free treat. But we still make these now that my kids are older, too!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This recipe is naturally dairy-free when you use almond milk or oat milk, but you can use any other liquid you like for blending. Paired with creamy peanut butter, these popsicles make the perfect snack for kids or adults! Honey adds a touch of extra sweetness since the sweet flavor of bananas will mellow as they chill. For a vegan recipe, use maple syrup or agave as the sweetener instead. You can also decorate these banana pops with sprinkles, chocolate chips, or any other add-ins you love.
How to Make Banana Popsicles
In a high-speed blender, combine the milk, bananas, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Secure the lid and blend until smooth. Stir the mixture to make sure you didn’t miss any banana chunks. Once the banana mixture is smooth, pour it into your favorite popsicle molds (affiliate link). Depending on the size of your bananas and your mold, you should get about 10 ice pops from this recipe. Insert the popsicle sticks, if necessary, then place the mold on a flat shelf in your freezer. Popsicles usually need to chill for 4 to 6 hours, so it’s ideal if you can make these the night before you plan on serving them. To release the frozen popsicles, run the bottom of your popsicle mold under warm running water for 20 to 40 seconds. This should be enough to loosen the popsicles. Enjoy right away for a creamy texture similar to ice cream! Looking for more frozen desserts? Try Coffee Ice Cream, Banana Ice Cream, Frozen Banana Bites, or Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream. If you enjoy these homemade popsicles, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like them.
