Description
Delight in these creamy, naturally sweet Banana Cream Popsicles made with coconut cream, ripe bananas, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect for a refreshing, vegan-friendly treat that’s simple to prepare and irresistibly smooth.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 can coconut cream (or coconut milk), about 13.5 oz
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 bananas (1 whole for blending, 1 sliced for layering)
Instructions
- Blend the base: Combine the coconut cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and one whole banana in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring the banana is fully incorporated.
- Prepare the molds: Place 2 to 3 slices of banana into the bottom of each popsicle mold to add texture and flavor layers.
- Fill the molds: Pour the blended banana coconut mixture evenly into each mold, leaving a small gap at the top to allow for expansion during freezing.
- Insert sticks and freeze: Place popsicle sticks into each mold. Freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours, although overnight freezing is recommended for best firmness.
- Serve: To release the popsicles, briefly run the molds under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull on the sticks to remove the frozen treats.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut cream for the creamiest texture; coconut milk may produce a softer popsicle.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave nectar, depending on dietary preferences.
- Ensure popsicles freeze completely before serving for optimal texture.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut into the molds before pouring the mixture.
- Store popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending and Freezing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: banana popsicles, coconut cream popsicles, vegan popsicles, healthy frozen treats, maple syrup dessert
