Creamy Avocado Fudgesicles (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan) – with Video
These Avocado Fudgesicles are unbelievably rich and creamy and full of chocolate flavor! Only 5 simple, natural ingredients needed. Dairy & gluten free!
Avocado Fudge Pops
Who doesn’t love a cream fudgesicle on a hot summer day?
When I found out I was lactose intolerant in college, I was devastated to think about a life without fudgesicles and other frozen treats!
Fortunately, there are some pretty amazing non-dairy fudgesicles and the like on the market these days, but they are usually not cheap.
That’s why we love to make our own dairy free fudgesicles at home! Not only is it a more cost-effective way to treat yourself, but you know exactly what goes into your food.
And in this case, it is only 5 simple, natural ingredients!
Even if you’re not lactose intolerant, these avocado fudgsicles make a delicious (and healthier) substitute to store-bought frozen desserts. Plus they’re kid-approved! My daughters are not fans of regular avocados, but when incorporated into desserts like our favorite fudge-y Avocado Brownies or Mint Chocolate Chip Avocado Ice Cream, they scarf them down and ask for more!
I have a feeling that your family will love them as much as our does – here’s to a healthy summer!
–Stacey
Watch this 1-minute video tutorial to see how we make our Avocado Fudgesicles, then keep reading for full photo-step-by-step recipe and bonus prep tips!
Avocado Fudgsicles Ingredients
- 2 avocados (or about 1 cup)
- 1 cup cashew milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
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Healthy Benefits of Avocados
Even if you don’t follow a dairy free, gluten free, or vegan diet, these avocado fudgesicles are pretty much perfect for anyone because they are packed with nutrition! They’re also a sneaky way to get lots of vitamins into your kids’ day! (wink, wink!)
Each avocado contains:
- More than 10% daily value of 7 vitamins and minerals, plus small amounts of many others
- 15 grams of healthy “good” fats, which can help your body absorb nutrients
- 7 grams of fiber
- High amounts of antioxidants
These avocado fudgesicles are a tasty way to get some superfood goodness!
How to Make Healthy Chocolate Avocado Popsicles
A free printable copy of this avocado fudgesicles recipe is available at the bottom of the post.
Place all ingredients into a food processor and puree. You can also use a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer or a stand mixer for this step.
TIP: We love vanilla bean paste for its rich, concentrated flavor. However, if you don’t have this particular ingredient on hand, you can substitute 1:1 with vanilla extract.
For the cashew milk, start with 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup, gradually adding more as needed, until the mixture is smooth.
TIP: We used cashew milk because it has a creamy consistency that works especially well in non-dairy frozen desserts, however you are welcome to use the dairy free milk of your choice.
Pour avocado fudgesicle batter into popsicle molds (or pour first into a measuring cup and then use that to easily pour into popsicle molds without messes). Insert popsicle sticks.
TIP: Silicone popsicle molds release your Avocado Fudgesicles (or any frozen pop you make) easily!
Freeze at least 2-4 hours.
To release your popsicles, run the mold under warm water for 20-30 seconds and they should pop right out!
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Grab a free printable copy of our Avocado Fudgsicles Recipe:
Creamy Avocado Fudgesicles (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
These Avocado Fudgesicles are unbelievably rich and creamy and full of chocolate flavor! Only 5 simple, natural ingredients needed. Dairy & gluten free!
Ingredients
- 2 avocadoes (1 cup)
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor Add 1/2 cup cashew milk and puree. Add more cashew milk as needed, until the mixture purees smoothly and completely.
- Pour into popsicle molds and insert sticks.
- Freeze 2-4 hours.
More of our favorite healthy popsicle recipes:
Dairy Free Cashew Milk Creamsicles
The pictures alone justify me purchasing some popsicle molds just for this! Where did you get your popsicle mold? I can’t wait to try this treat in lieu of store bought ice cream!
Hi Michelle – We linked to the molds in the post, but here it is again just in case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075JJFNXS/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=inkidskitchen-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B075JJFNXS&linkId=7364814189c2089c9514a42e73a6ce25 (that is our Amazon link) Hope this helps!
What is the calorie content on these
Hi Megan,
This depends on the mylk used, but ours came out at 189 calories each.
– Jennifer
Hi Stacey!
Thanks for sharing this recipe! Curious have you ever not frozen this recipe? Anything like a mousse?
Hi Jodi,
We haven’t tried this exact recipe without freezing it but I have made a delicious chocolate pudding with the other ingredients using about 1/4 cup of milk.
– Jennifer
Can you use almond milk instead of cashew milk?
Yes, any milk (or mylk) will work in this recipe – we just prefer the fattiness and flavor of cashew milk.
– Jennifer