Fudgesicles are a delicious and refreshing treat, perfect for those hot summer days. But let’s face it, they are usually filled with artificial ingredients and excessive amounts of sugar. However, what if I told you that you could make your own fudgesicles at home, using natural and wholesome ingredients, and without sacrificing any of the rich chocolatey flavor? That’s right, today we’re talking about homemade fudgesicles sweetened with dates.
Dates are a natural sweetener that is not only a healthier alternative to processed sugar but also adds a delicious caramel-like flavor to any recipe. They are packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, making them a guilt-free choice for satisfying your sweet tooth. And what better way to incorporate this nutritious ingredient than in a decadent fudgesicle?
To make these homemade fudgesicles, you will only need a few simple ingredients: dates, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla extract. This recipe is simple to make and customizable to your liking. You can use the type of milk you prefer, or use coconut milk for dairy-free milk, and adjust the amount of cocoa powder to your desired level of chocolatey goodness.
Homemade Fudgesicles
Equipment
- popsicle molds
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk For dairy-free, use coconut milk.
- 4 Dates roughly chopped Or 1/3 cup maple syrup, honey, sugar, or stevia.
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 tbsp Corn starch I prefer a GMO-free one
- 1/8 tsp Kosher salt
- 1½ oz roughly chopped dark chocolate I use 85 percent, but this is up to you and how sweet you would like them. You can also use baker's chocolate and add more dates to sweeten them
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
Instructions
- In a saucepan, whisk together the milk, dates or sugar, cornstarch, cocoa, and salt. Heat until hot and bubbly but not boiling.
- I like to sift the cornstarch and cocoa to help it not get lumpy.
- Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Off the heat, use an immersion blender to make sure all of the dates are a smooth consistency. This is only required if you are using dates.
- Whisk in the vanilla
- Transfer the mixture to the popsicle molds. It'll be thick like pudding but should still be pourable. Add sticks, then freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.