Healthy Banana Popsicles
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Healthy Banana Popsicles
Description
This recipe blends peeled, ripe bananas with optional brown sugar or agave syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of cinnamon. The blended mixture is poured into popsicle molds and frozen overnight, producing a smooth, creamy texture typical of banana-based frozen desserts.
The popsicles rely primarily on the natural sweetness and creaminess of ripe bananas, with optional ingredients enhancing flavor depth and aroma without overpowering the fruit. The freezing step solidifies the mixture into an icy treat that maintains the banana's freshness.
If popsicle molds are not available, alternatives such as small cups, muffin liners, ice cube trays, or yogurt pots can be used by covering and securing a stick in place. This flexibility makes it easy to prepare these at home with common kitchen items.
Riper bananas produce sweeter popsicles. Adjust added sweeteners after tasting the blended mixture before freezing to suit your preference.
Ingredients
- 5 banana peeled, ripe, medium
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar optional, or agave
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- cinnamon optional, pinch
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor or blender, blend the bananas, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon (if using).
- Pour the banana mixture into popsicle molds and place them in the freezer overnight.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for naturally sweeter popsicles.
- After blending, taste and adjust sweetness by adding brown sugar or agave to your liking before freezing.
- If you don’t have popsicle molds, use small cups, muffin liners, ice cube trays, or yogurt pots with a layer of foil or plastic wrap to hold sticks upright.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 213mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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