Chocolate Fudge Ice Blocks

My kids love to make these Chocolate Fudge Ice Blocks in the summer and I love that they are enjoying a ‘healthy’ and nourishing treat. We’ve made lots of simple chocolate based ice blocks over the years but the ones with avocado have always been favourites. I think because it adds a fudge-like texture, and of course I’m not complaining, it’s a welcome inclusions as far as I’m concerned.

Health Benefits

Not only do these homemade fudge pops have the creamiest texture, they’re also a healthier alternative to store-bought versions (which non only are often loaded with nasty ingredients like high fructose corn syrup). Avocado is full of filling, healthy fats, while cacao powder adds a boost of antioxidants. Full-fat coconut milk provides a immune support plus a creamy texture without dairy, and you can choose your favourite natural sweetener like honey, rice malt syrup, or pure maple syrup to keep things refined sugar-free.

Ingredients

There are so many healthy ingredients in these fudge popsicles. You’ll need creamy avocado, rich coconut milk, and raw cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder to get that fudgy texture. Sweeten things up with rice malt syrup, honey, or maple syrup, and use coconut water for extra mineral rich sweetness. Blend these all together for a luscious chocolate treat!

How to make healthy chocolate ice creams

The instructions couldn’t be easier. Simply blend all the ingredients—avocado, coconut milk, cacao powder, sweetener and coconut water—until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture into ice block moulds and pop them in the freezer. If you don’t have moulds, just pour the mix into little cups, add a popsicle stick, and freeze until solid.

Serving suggestions and how to store

These Chocolate Fudge Ice Blocks are perfect for an after-school snack or a cooling treat on a sunny day. Once frozen, they’ll last in the freezer for up to a month. If you don’t have popsicle molds, pop them into little cups with a lid to prevent freezer burn.

Vary this to suit your dietary needs

These are very allergy friendly, but feel free to swap ingredients to suit your dietary needs! If you’re avoiding coconut, use your favourite dairy or non-dairy milk. For a low-fructose option, stick to rice malt syrup, and if you’re avoiding cacao, try carob powder instead for a different flavour. For vegans, rice malt or maple syrup works great as a sweetener! If you’d like to add in a little protein, add a tablespoon or two of almond butter or peanut butter. Or add in a banana for a banana choc fudgsicles.

Take a look at the variations (below the main recipe) for suggestions to alter the recipe to suit many specific dietary requirements.

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Chocolate Fudge Ice-blocks

Prep 10 minutes minutes

Total 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Serves: 6 ice blocks

These Chocolate Fudge Ice Blocks are the perfect creamy treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings on a hot day. They’re rich, fudgy, and packed with healthy fats from avocado and coconut milk. Plus, they’re super easy to make—just blend and freeze for a delicious homemade dessert that both kids and adults will love!

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Ingredients

• 1 avocado/s -flesh
• 270 ml canned coconut milk (I used Ayam brand)
• 60 g cacao powder (½ cup) unsweetened Dutch process or raw
• 85 g rice malt syrup, honey or maple syrup (¼ cup)
• 160 ml coconut water (⅔ cup)

Method

• In a high speed blender or Thermomix blend until smooth and creamy.
• Pour into ice block moulds and freeze until set. If you don't have moulds, pour into little cups, poke in a popsicle stick and freeze.

Variations

Coconut-free

Substitute with your preferred dairy or dairy-free milk.

Low-fructose

Choose rice malt syrup as your sweetener.

Cacao-free

Substitute carob powder.

Vegan

Choose rice malt or maple syrup as your sweetener.

Banana choc ice block

Add in one banana. 

Nutty popsicle

Add in a tablespoon or two of peanut butter or any nut butter.

 

 

Hope your family likes these as much as we do!

Course: Dessert Snack

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