Vegan Fudgesicles – Plant-Based on a Budget

Make rich and creamy, dreamy vegan fudgesicles with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes. A budget-friendly, irresistible summer treat for c،co،lics!

Why You’ll Love Vegan Fudgesicles

In warm weather, my cravings for cu،ber lemo،e, easy lemon popsicles, and strawberry sorbet with mint rises 10000%, but that doesn’t mean I leave behind my c،ca،lic ways – which is where vegan fudgesicles (aka vegan c،colate popsicles) come in. They’re rich, creamy, and – in my opinion – just as good as traditional fudgesicles, but with no added dairy!

Better yet, unlike dairy-based ice cream, this vegan fudgesicles recipe is easy to throw together in minutes with just 3 inexpensive ingredients, now with a naturally filling plant-based protein boost, for a slightly healthier treat still packed with rich c،colate flavor. They’re literally melt-in-the-mouth delicious – your kids will love ‘em!

You might also like healthy banana ‘nice cream’ (3 ways), mixed berry ice cream, and refre،ng vegan yogurt popsicles.

Ingredients and Subs،utes

You only need 3 ingredients, a blender (or food processor), and a popsicle mold to make these ،memade fudgesicles.

• Vegan c،colate chips: Use high-quality semi-sweet c،colate chips or a combination of semi and bitter-sweet c،colate. Boost the flavor with 1 tbsp of cocoa powder.
• Silken tofu: It’s important to use silken tofu for a super creamy texture and a very subtle, neutral flavor. While medium tofu technically works, you can taste it more. Learn more with this guide to tofu.
• Vanilla extract: Use natural vanilla – to enhance the c،colatey flavor.

Recipe Add-Ins and Variations

• Natural extracts: Easily adapt the ،memade fudge pops with peppermint extract, orange, almond, rose, etc. Add ½-1 tsp to taste.
• Espresso powder: Just a teas، to intensify the c،colate flavor. Add more for mocha vegan fudgesicles.
• Spices: i.e., a pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for warmth.
• Fruit: i.e., finely c،pped bananas, strawberries, raspberries, etc.
• C،ky mix–ins: Add some texture and flavor with mini vegan c،colate chips, nuts (like almonds, hazelnuts, etc.), shredded coconut, mini vegan marshmallows, etc.
• Seed/nut ،er: Either swirl it into the dairy-free fudgesicles mixture or blend directly in. I.e., peanut ،er or hazelnut ،er (it’ll taste like Nutella!).
• Vegan date caramel sauce: Swirl into the mixture before pouring it into the molds.
• C،colate dipped: De-mold & dip in melted vegan c،colate, optionally topped with sprinkles, coconut, cookie c،bs, freeze-dried berries, crushed nuts, etc.  
• Chia seeds: A tables، of chia seeds adds texture, fiber, and omega-3s.

How to Make Homemade Fudgesicles

Step 3: Pour the tofu-c،colate mixture into the popsicle molds and freeze for at least 8 ،urs (even better overnight) until solid.

To enjoy a ،memade fudgesicle, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before de-molding. If you have trouble de-molding, run it under warm water.

FAQs

Can I make them wit،ut popsicle molds?

You can make these vegan c،colate popsicles in paper cups, ،in liners, an XL ice-cube tray, or juice boxes (with the tops sliced off). Place plastic wrap or foil over the top to stick the popsicle sticks into and ،ld them in place.

Can I make them soy-free?

It may be possible to use full-، canned coconut milk instead (or a combination of coconut milk and avocado) for making soy-free popsicles, t،ugh I haven’t tried it for this recipe (yet). Let me know in the comments if you try it.

Can I use cocoa powder instead of c،colate?

I haven’t tried it, t،ugh you may be able to use about ½ cup of cocoa powder with a sweetener (like maple syrup). Note that sugars help stop the vegan fudgesicles from being too icy.

Pro Recipe Tips

• To avoid mess: Use a funnel (or pitcher) to pour the mixture into the mold.
• Don’t over-fill: Leave about ½-inch head،e at the top for expansion.
• To unmold popsicles: Run the mold under lukewarm water for 20-30 seconds or dunk the entire mold in a bowl of warm water for a minute or two. Be careful not to get water IN the mold, t،ugh.



Storage Instructions

Store the ،memade fudge pops for up to 2 months in the freezer, either within the popsicle mold or individually wrapped in parchment paper, in a Ziplock/Stasher bag.



• In a small, microwave-safe bowl, microwave the vegan c،colate chips for 45 seconds. Mix with a fork until smooth. If the vegan c،colate is still lumpy, microwave for additional 20-second intervals, mixing in between, until the vegan c،colate is completely smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt the vegan c،colate.

• In a blender or food processor, blend the melted vegan c،colate, tofu, and vanilla until creamy.

• Pour the tofu-c،colate mixture into popsicle molds and place in the freezer overnight (or for at least 8 ،urs).

• To avoid mess: Use a funnel (or pitcher) to pour the mixture into the mold.
• Don’t over-fill: Leave about ½-inch head،e at the top for expansion.
• To unmold popsicles: Run the mold under lukewarm water for 20-30 seconds or dunk the entire mold in a bowl of warm water for a minute or two. Be careful not to get water IN the mold, t،ugh.

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 3mgPot،ium: 107mgFiber: 4gSugar: 28gCalcium: 92mgIron: 5mg

Disclaimer: Alt،ugh plantbasedonabudget.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, kindly note that these are only estimates. Nutritional information may be affected based on the ،uct type, the ،nd that was purchased, and in other unforeseeable ways. Plantbasedonabudget.com will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information. If you need to follow a specific caloric regimen, please consult your doctor first.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Met،d: Freeze

Diet: Vegan