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No, no wait.
Really, these need to be called The Best Damn Chocolate Fudge Popsicles.
Because they are.
And they only just happen to be vegan. I promise you though, these are so freaking good. Creamy, fudgey and extra chocolatey. Just the way they should be.
When I was younger my mom would buy those fudge popsicles from the store that were like sixty calories and fat free. Believe it or not, I totally thought those things were awesome. I think I just liked that they were cold and had a chocolate flavor.
I have not had one of those for a while, and these days I never buy any “diet” products, because um eew. I mean, whole food all they way if you ask me. Anyway, I was thinking about those pops a week or two ago. Thinking about how when I go to Florida in June those would be really awesome because Florida in June is really hot… Then I looked outside and started feeling kind of cold thinking about popsicles as I watched the snow fall. Today, well, I am currently blasting my little space heater because I am STILL cold and because it is STILL snowing AND because I made popsicles that scream from the freezer “EAT ME….even though is it snowing outside…. in the middle of MAY”.
But it’s ok because in my head, where I can use my imagination, things are all warm and sunny. So it’s all good, I am happy and I have popsicles.
And it’s Friday.
Life is definitely good… especially on a Friday.
Oh, did you catch the part where I said I am going to Florida in June? I am, I am! And I am so excited, just me and my grandma for a week of shopping, cheese and crackers, and sunshine. Cannot wait.
These popsicles though? Yes, they are vegan and yes, they are the easiest things ever AND you do not even have to have popsicles molds make them. You can use paper Dixie cups and then just peel the paper away.
Now, when you read the ingredients it might make you a little scared. I mean dates? Cashews? Kind of a weird mix, but I promise all you taste is chocolate, and the texture is creamy, silky and honestly incredible. I have to say, these totally shocked me. All those years of eating icy, bland fudge pops when I could have been eating these HEALTHY (YUP!) fudge pops? What a waste.
Seriously, if there is one thing you do this weekend, it’s got to be to make these. You can do it.
Vegan Chocolate Fudge Popsicles.
Servings: 6 Popsicles
Calories Per Serving: 586 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
Popsicles
- 1 cup salted roasted cashews
- 1 cup canned coconut milk lite or regular will work
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 8 whole medjool dates pits removed
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Shell
- 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips vegan if needed
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor or high powered blender combine the cashews, coconut milk, coconut oil, cocoa powder, dates and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, thick and very creamy, about 10 minutes. Scape down the sides of the bowl 2-3 times during blending.
- Spray six popsicles molds with cooking spray or olive oil spray. Divide the mixture among 6 popsicle molds or I highly recommend using small paper dixie cups. I used the molds the first time I made these and they were pretty hard to get out. The second time I used paper cups and just peeled the paper away. It worked much better.
- Freeze the popsicles overnight.
- Once the popsicles are frozen make the chocolate shell. Combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir frequently until chocolate is almost melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted and smooth. You can also do this in the microwave.
- Remove the popsicles from the freezer and peel away the paper cups (or remove them form the molds). Dip each popsicle in the chocolate shell sauce and then place on a wax or parchment paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining popsicles and then place the pan in the freezer for at least 10 minutes. Keep frozen.
Notes
*Inspired from Shape April 2014 Issue.
You NEED to do it.
This post was originally published on May 16, 2014
Hi Tieghan, just a quick tip…I suggest spraying the popsicle molds with vegetable oil before pouring the mixture into them. They will be much easier to remove them from molds once frozen 🙂
Thanks! I will so be trying that!!
Done and done! It’s been SO hot here. I can’t believe it’s still snowing out there!! Thanks for taking one for the team, Tieghan.
Thanks Todd!! Enjoy the warmth!!
Vegan popsicles – yes!!!
Thanks Naomi! Hope you guys are having a great weekend!
I am obsessed with your photos, here! Love al of the chocolate chips!
And those popsicles look to-die-for! Can’t believe you’re still getting snow! I’m sending warm vibes your way from Florida!
hank you so much, Rachael!
Very interesting! Gotta try these babies.
Thanks Gwen!!
YEAHHHH FUDGESICLES!!
YEAHH!! 🙂
If I were you right now, I would be out of my mind if we still had snow in May. Crazy. But on the upside, these popsicles look freaking amazing! I love your popsicle sticks and OMG they look so creamy and silky inside. SO making these this summer! Have a great weekend, Tieghan! pinned.
Trust me, I am! Thanks Sarah!
These look so creamy and fudgy! Perfect treat for the 90 degree weather coming this weekend.
Thanks Steph!
Oh these pospicleaaaaaaaaahs! I can’t believe it’s still snowing over in Colorady…it’s been nothing but bluebirds and sunshine over here. Hand me them popsicles, it’s popsicle-ing weather round these parts!
Thanks Julia!!
Amazing…who would have thought made from dates…I’m totally tricking my husband with these…and I love the striped popsicle sticks so cute. I lived on fudgicles in high school and these bring back all those great memories.
Thanks so much!!
These look incredible Tieghan. I will be trying these for sure!
Anything that’s dipped in chocolate.
Put me in coach. I’m ready to play!
And I don’t considerate myself a desperate person, but since I love store fudgicles, I can only imagine how much snazzier these are.
I’m loving this Tieghan! Chocolate without too much guilt. yeah!
These are so cute! Did you make the Popsicle stick design yourself? Adorable
I have a few vegan friends this would make such a cute and easy dessert!
Those popsicles indeed scream eat me! They look so delicious! Chocolate and dates are such a good combination!