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These homemade Creamy Vegan Chocolate Fudge Pops are the healthier summer dessert we all need to have stashed away in our freezers. Made simply with just eight pantry staple ingredients…creamy canned coconut milk, maple syrup (for sweetness), plenty of chocolate, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. It does not get simpler. Each bar is finished off with a dip into a homemade “magic shell.” Put everything together and you have a fudge pop that’s chocolatey, rich, extra creamy, and so very delicious. These pops are everyone’s favorite, from kids to adults. The perfect summer dessert to keep stocked in the freezer for the hottest days of the year. PS. You’d never guess that these are vegan!
What was your go-to summer frozen dessert as a kid? I guess I had few, simple chocolate ice cream definitely being one of them, but another favorite?
Chocolate Fudge Popsicles. Anyone else?
For years my mom would buy those fat-free chocolate fudge popsicles. I used to love them. Little did I know how much I was missing out. Looking back those pops were overly sweet, kind of icky, lacking in creaminess, and honestly pretty flavorless. Harsh, but also just the truth.
I guess because they were an easy freezer reach and a quick fix sugar rush they were appealing to me.
As a kid, I just didn’t know any better. But these days I know a little more. Which brings me to these easy, vegan, fairly healthy, so insanely creamy, delicious homemade chocolate fudge pops.
These are kind of like those store-bought chocolate fudge popsicles, but then they’re not. These popsicles are made on the healthy side, they’re vegan (or easily made vegan), so creamy, and finished with a bit of “magic chocolate shell”. Because when in doubt, always add that second layer of chocolate.
Always.
The quick and simple details.
These pops are really pretty easy. You need only eight ingredients…canned coconut milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cornstarch, instant coffee (which is optional but I highly encourage you to use it), dark chocolate (or vegan chocolate chips, if needed), and vanilla.
These are all ingredients I have in my pantry right now. Perfect for creating these popsicles at a moment’s notice without any trips to the store.
So, step one. Combine everything but the vanilla in a pot, bring to a gentle boil, and whisk until creamy and thickened. Remove from the heat and now add that vanilla.
Step two. Divide the creamy coconut chocolate mixture between popsicle molds. I used these molds, but have just used paper Dixie cups in the past too.
If you don’t have either popsicle molds or Dixie cups here’s another option. Spread the mix out into a square brownie pan, freeze, then cut into rectangles, insert popsicle sticks and freeze again.
Step three. Freeze until firm.
And finally, step four…
Dip into more chocolate, eat…enjoy.
Next, make the “magic shell.” Mix melted chocolate with coconut oil until smooth. You now have a “magic shell.” Dip each pop into the magic shell.
At this point, you can lick away…or keep in the freezer to enjoy later. Which yes, you should always have a number of these on hand, stashed away in the freezer for when in need!
So, why are these better than store-bought?
There are so many reasons…
Most importantly, these pops are actually creamy, actually have real chocolate, and they’re made so much healthier with coconut milk and only a touch of maple syrup to sweeten.
The addition of instant coffee doesn’t add much of any coffee flavor, but it helps to highlight the rich creamy chocolate. It’s truly just delicious.
And then there’s that extra layer of chocolate. Is it needed? Nope, but come on. If you ever have the option to add another layer of chocolate, you add it. The more chocolate the better.
I love keeping these in the freezer for an afternoon snack or late night dessert.
Yes, yes, let’s take some time to do a little Friday popsicle making. It’s summer, so we all could use a frozen creamy dessert to welcome in the weekend. We just do. And these are healthier, so there’s nothing not to love!
Looking for other chilled summer dessert recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Bars
Lastly, if you make these Creamy Vegan Chocolate Fudge Pops be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Homemade Creamy Chocolate Fudge Pops
Servings: 9 pops
Calories Per Serving: 394 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned full-fat coconut milk (or whole milk)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
- 6 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (using vegan, if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate Shell
- 6 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1. In a medium size pot, whisk together the coconut milk, maple syrup, cocoa powder, cornstarch, instant coffee, and salt. Add the chopped chocolate. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and the chocolate has melted, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat, whisk in the vanilla. Let cool 5 minutes. 2. Evenly divide the chocolate mix between 8 popsicles molds. Insert popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm, 4 hours or overnight. 3. To make the chocolate shell. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in the microwave. Cook on intervals, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Let cool 10 minutes. Remove the pops from the freezers and cover in chocolate. Keep in the freezer until ready to eat!
Notes
To Remove the Pops from the Molds: To remove the popsicles run the mold under hot water for 10 seconds and then pull the popsicles out of the molds.
If you Don't Have a Popsicle Mold: just use paper dixie cups!
For the Chocolate: if you are vegan, make sure to use a vegan chocolate bar.
Totally made these tonight after finding I had all the ingredients AGAIN! You make such fancy edibles so accessible and fun! These were a huge hit! The espresso is a perfect undertone and it’s not too sweet but the crunch of the semi sweet magic shell
Shares the spotlight. I shared these with our dinner guests and there was just silence slurping ??
Thank you so much Chris!! I am so happy these turned out so well for you! xTieghan
Do you think we can keep it in a tub and scoop it out like ice cream?
Hey,
I haven’t tried that but I am sure it would work! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Fudgsicles were my all time favorite Popsicles! Going to make this weekend.. Can I sub honey for the maple syrup? Also, since you only use the cream top from coconut milk, can I ask what do you do with the rest? Ideas to use the left over liquid?
Hey!
Yes honey will work and I like to save the coconut milk for smoothies! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you think honey would work in place of maple Syrup?
Hi Lisa,
Yes you can use honey. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut milk? These look so delicious!
Hey Susan,
I use unsweetened coconut milk. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi, how would you suggest refreezing the popsicles with the chocolate shell? Should it be popped back into the same popsicle mould? Thank you!
Hey Rebekah,
You can lay them flat on a baking sheet or simply wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Yayyyy can’t wait to try these!! ?
How do you suggest storing them in the freezer after dipping in chocolate – laying them down on a cookie sheet? Yours kept their form so beautifully! Thanks for the recipe!!
Hey,
Yes laying them flat is perfect! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi! Wondering what the results would be like with light coconut milk?
Hey Jean,
You really want to be using the coconut cream for these pops! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I hate to ask a substitute question, but can you sub honey for the maple syrup? I only have pancake syrup and I’m not sure that’ll work. Making these for tomorrow!
Hey Christina,
Yes that would be okay to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can I use skim milk?
Hey,
I would recommend using whole milk! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Looks delicious!!! Is there something else you recommend to sub for the corn starch?
Hey Christina,
You could use tapioca starch or arrowroot powder. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Could you use oat or almond milk instead of canned coconut milk?
Hey Emily,
Yes those would work, they may not get as creamy though. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Yay! It’s 1…0… freaking 9 degrees in Southern California today!! ? So seeing your dairy free popsicles pop up was super exciting! Totally making these this weekend. Thank you.
Oh my goodness!! I hope you love these popsicles and hope they cool you down!! Stay safe over there!! xTieghan
Hard to know which pic to pin when they are all so beautiful!
For those of us who can’t (or don’t) do dairy but miss the occasional milk choc, have you ever tried the equal exchange brand coconut milk chocolate bars? Think I might use one in this coating. Sounds so yum!
Thx for this beauty!
Hey Toni,
I haven’t tested that brand. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
I LOVE THIS RECIPE !!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO TRY IT! KEEP POSTING
Thank you so much Clare!! I am so glad you loved this one! xTieghan