Homemade Banana Popsicles
Try This Creamy Banana Popsicle Recipe for a Healthy Summer Treat! Made with pudding mix, fresh bananas, and full-fat milk, these creamy popsicles are both delicious and nutritious. With a yield of nine 3-ounce popsicle molds, they are the perfect way to cool off during the hot summer months!
Servings: 9 (3 ounces) popsicle molds
Calories: 71kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 3.4 oz package instant banana cream pudding mix
- 2 cups milk preferably full-fat
- ½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 3 ripe bananas peeled and halved (about 1 ½ cups)
Instructions
- Add the milk, pudding mix, banana, a pinch of salt, and the vanilla bean paste to the bowl of a blender.
- Cover and blend until the mixture is creamy and fully blended.
- Place the popsicle molds over a baking sheet or tray. Gently pour the blended mixture into each cavity ¾ way up, careful not to overfill. Cover and freeze for 6 hours or until the popsicles are firm.
- Remove the popsicles from the freezer and place the bottom under running water while they are still covered, or leave the mold out on the kitchen counter for 5 minutes. They will easily release when the stick is pulled.
- Gently lift the popsicle sticks or inserts to reveal and enjoy your popsicles.(Please see the body of the post for serving options, substitutions, step-by-step photos, and recipe FAQS to answer any questions)
Notes
- Don’t have fresh bananas? Use frozen, but adjust the liquid if needed.
- A pinch of salt helps enhance the fruits' flavors, so don’t omit it.
- I highly recommend using a silicone popsicle mold for this pudding mix recipe. I found that it was quite challenging to remove the popsicles when I used a rigid mold instead of a flexible silicone one.
- If your popsicle mold doesn't have a covering, use plastic wrap; this can help prevent ice from forming on the surface.
Disclaimer: Please note that the nutritional information provided is an estimate and may be inaccurate. It's always best to consult a qualified nutritionist or use your discretion when making dietary choices.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popsicle | Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 0.1mg
