Gutsy Baker
Aug 29, 20234 min
Updated: Aug 31, 2023
The creamiest homemade Fudgsicle fudge pops, these taste just like the classic favorite! But made healthier with just 5 ingredients. Vegan, paleo-friendly, gluten free and made with no refined sugar but you will never know, these are SO soft and creamy right from the freezer!
You and the family will be making these on repeat.
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A healthier version of the original using only 5 ingredients (6 including salt)!
SECRETLY vegan, paleo-friendly and gluten free.
Same exact texture and taste as real Fudgsicle bars.
So creamy right from the freezer, no defrost time needed.
Easy to make, just blend and freeze overnight!
Everyone will love them, 100% kid approved.
Higher protein and lower glycemic making them suitable for specific diets.
Cashews, or macadamia nuts
Oat milk, or coconut milk
Coconut Sugar
Cacao Powder
Vanilla Extract
Sea Salt
Cashews should be substituted here for raw macadamia nuts, also soaked until plump. This will make the bars lower in FODMAPs, or if cashews aren't tolerated. However no other nuts can be subbed. You can search other vegan and paleo ice creams that are nut free in the search bar!
Watch this video for a step by step!
No, unfortunately the cashews (or macadamia nuts) are needed in this recipe, it's what makes the fudge pops so creamy without getting solid or crystalized when frozen. There are many other dairy free and nut free ice creams on my site, just search 'ice cream' in the search bar!
Yes, these healthy fudge pops are gluten free. They can easily become paleo by swapping the oat milk with coconut milk!
This is most likely because they haven't had enough time to freeze. Mine take 10-12 hours depending on what mold I use, but fully frozen overnight. This may also be because the milk used wasn't thick enough, or too low fat percentage. I use Oatly oat milk, and also recommend canned coconut milk for the best results.
*Be sure to remove the pops right after taking out of freezer before they have time to get soft in the molds. They get soft fast!
These store best with little air, so I like to use a ziploc bag or Stasher bag and let the air out before placing in the freezer. You can also use an airtight container but I recommend wrapping each pop in wax paper or parchment paper before storing. Will be good in freezer for up to a month!
Any more questions, ask me in the comment box below! And as always, tag me @gutsy_baker on Instagram of your creations and follow me there for more!