Homemade popsicles make a perfect escape from the summer heat, and these sugar free Banana Popsicles with Peanut Butter are a fantastic choice!!
These simple treats use only 3 ingredients. With a quick spin in the blender and a bit of time in the freezer, these gluten- and dairy-free treats are ready to enjoy!
What you'll love about these popsicles
3 INGREDIENTS: Couldn't get easier than that - bananas, peanut butter or sunflower seed butter, and coconut milk!
SUGAR FREE: Bananas are plenty sweet for these popsicles, making these a no sugar added treat.
KID-FRIENDLY: With only 3 ingredients and two pieces of equipment, your kids can help out! Or, if they're old enough, hand over the recipe and let them make these popsicles themselves!
Ingredients needed
I wanted to make this recipe as simple and straightforward as possible, so I kept the base popsicles to only 3 ingredients. Better yet, you likely already have them on hand!
- Bananas: You'll need 3 large bananas for this recipe. These popsicles are a great way to use up bananas that are starting to get a little too brown for eating as-is!
- Peanut Butter or sunflower seed butter: Use creamy peanut butter or, for a nut free version, sunflower seed butter. When I originally wrote this recipe, I wasn't eating peanuts, so I had to keep them nut free. If you don't have that restriction, though, peanut butter works fantastically!
- Coconut milk or milk: For a dairy free version, use full fat coconut milk to keep these popsicles creamy (rather than icy). If dairy isn't a problem, use whole milk!
To keep things simple, I left the popsicles unsweetened. I find bananas are sweet enough for me.
Instructions
The goal was to keep these popsicles as easy as possible, making a solid base recipe that's relatively easy to remember and repeat!
- BLEND INGREDIENTS: Add the bananas, peanut butter/sunflower seed butter, and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- POUR INTO MOLDS: You'll need popsicle molds for this recipe - they're inexpensive and easy to find! Here's the exact molds I have.
- FREEZE UNTIL SET: Freeze for at least 6 hours, until completely set! To loosen them from the molds, run under hot water for a few seconds.
How to customize these popsicles
One awesome advantage of having a solid base recipe? You can customize it!
Here's just a few ideas to run with.
DIPPED POPSICLES: Dip the popsicles in melted chocolate (instructions included in the recipe below!)
MIX-INS: Stir in a 4th chopped banana, strawberries, chocolate chips, or crunchy peanut butter to the blended mixture before adding to the molds.
CHOCOLATE: Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the blender for a chocolate version.
USE YOGURT OR COTTAGE CHEESE: Instead of milk, use Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to keep these popsicles creamy and thick!
Have other ideas? Toss them in the comments!
FAQs
No, you can use regular milk instead if dairy isn't a restriction for you! Likewise, you can substitute in Greek yogurt or even cottage cheese for a protein boost in these popsicles.
Yes! Obviously it changes the overall flavor, but you can easily swap out the peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for tahini, hazelnut butter, or whatever nut butter you have on hand.
More summertime dessert recipes
Looking for more popsicles? Give these a try:
If you're dairy free, it's worth checking out Dairy Free Lemon Poppyseed Ice Cream or Coffee Cashew Ice Cream!
Did you make these popsicles? I want to know how they turned out! Let me know how you used it in the comments below, or tag me on Instagram!
Print📖 Recipe
Sugar Free Banana Popsicles with Peanut Butter
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
With just 3 ingredients, these Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles couldn't be easier. Since they need to freeze for at least 6 hours, make them the night before you want to enjoy the first one!
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter or sunflower seed butter
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk or whole milk
- Optional: 4 ounces dairy free semi-sweet chocolate chips + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, for dipping
Instructions
- Add the bananas, SunButter, and coconut milk to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into 8 standard (2.5 ounce) popsicle molds. Add popsicle sticks and freeze at least 6 hours until completely solid.
- If you'd like to dip them in chocolate, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a tall microwave-safe container. Microwave in 10 second increments, stirring in between, until chocolate chips have completely melted and the mixture is glossy. Remove popsicles from their molds (running them under hot water for a few seconds will help them release!) and dip in melted chocolate. Allow the chocolate to harden before laying the popsicles on parchment or wax paper. Enjoy immediately or return to the freezer.
Leave a Reply