These healthy banana popsicles are creamy, refreshing, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup. Made with Greek yogurt, they're smooth, high in protein, and delicious dipped in chocolate or peanut butter magic shell. They take just 10 minutes to blend and freeze in about 4-6 hours.
Healthy Banana Popsicles At A Glance
- ✅ Recipe Name: Healthy Banana Yogurt Popsicles
- 🕒 Ready In: About 10 minutes prep + 5 hours freezing
- 👪 Serves: 8 - 10 popsicles
- 🍽 Calories: ~70 calories per popsicle
- 🥣 Main Ingredients: Bananas, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon
- 📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free, naturally sweetened, refined sugar-free, high-protein snack option
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: Creamy, easy to make, secretly healthy dessert that tastes like a frozen banana smoothie.
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I love making homemade popsicles because they're one of the easiest healthy desserts to keep in the freezer. If you liked my 3-Ingredient Mango Popsicles or Homemade Lemonade Popsicles, you'll love this creamy banana version.
These banana yogurt popsicles are made with real fruit and Greek yogurt, which keeps them creamy instead of icy and adds a little protein. They're naturally sweet from ripe bananas and taste a bit like my Oat Flour Banana Bread, but frozen!
You can keep them simple or customize them. Try adding peanut butter, cocoa powder, or berries, or dip them in chocolate or peanut butter magic shell. They remind me of the creamy texture in my Frozen Yogurt Granola Bars, but as a refreshing popsicle.
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- Healthy Banana Popsicles At A Glance
- Why These Banana Popsicles Are Healthy
- Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ingredients You'll Need
- Easy Substitutions & Variations
- Kitchen Tools You'll Need
- How to Make Healthy Banana Yogurt Popsicles (Step-by-Step)
- Video Tutorial (Step-by-Step)
- Expert Tips
- How to Store
- Banana Popsicles FAQ
- More Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes You'll Love
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Why These Banana Popsicles Are Healthy
These homemade banana popsicles are made with simple, real ingredients like ripe bananas, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup. They're naturally sweetened and free from artificial colors or preservatives.
The Greek yogurt adds protein and helps create a creamy texture, making these popsicles more satisfying than many traditional fruit popsicles.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Naturally sweet and creamy: Ripe bananas and yogurt blend into a smooth, creamy popsicle without needing heavy cream.
- Quick and easy to make: Blend the ingredients, pour into molds, and freeze.
- Healthier frozen treat: Made with real fruit, Greek yogurt, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
- Easy to customize: Add peanut butter, cocoa powder, berries, or dip them in chocolate magic shell.
Ingredients You'll Need
This banana popsicle recipe uses a few simple ingredients to make creamy, naturally sweet banana popsicles at home.
- Bananas: The base of this recipe. Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor and creamiest texture. If you have extra ripe bananas, you can also use them to make my Banana Oat Breakfast Cookies.
- Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and a protein boost while making the popsicles extra smooth. Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt both work well.
- Maple syrup: Adds a touch of natural sweetness and helps balance the tanginess of the yogurt. You can adjust the amount depending on how sweet your bananas are.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor and gives the popsicles a subtle dessert-like taste.
- Salt: Just a small pinch helps balance the sweetness and brings out the banana flavor.
- Optional magic shell: Melted chocolate or peanut butter mixed with a little coconut oil creates a thin coating on the popsicles once they are frozen. It's optional but highly recommended.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations
- Make them dairy-free: Use coconut yogurt, almond milk yogurt, or another plant-based yogurt instead of Greek yogurt.
- Use cottage cheese: You can replace the Greek yogurt with cottage cheese for a higher-protein option. Blend it well so the mixture is completely smooth. It creates a creamy texture similar to my Protein Cottage Cheese Ice Cream.
- Lower in sugar: If your bananas are very ripe and naturally sweet, you can leave out the maple syrup.
- Peanut butter flavor: Blend in 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter for a creamy peanut butter banana popsicle.
- Banana chocolate popsicles: Add 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to the blender for a chocolate banana flavor.
- Add berries: Blend in a handful of fresh or frozen strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries for a fruity banana popsicle variation.
- Add mix-ins: Stir in mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut before freezing for extra texture.
Kitchen Tools You'll Need
- Blender
- Measuring cups
- Popsicle molds
- Popsicle sticks
- Freezer
How to Make Healthy Banana Yogurt Popsicles (Step-by-Step)
- Step 1: Add bananas, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender.
- Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds (makes approximately 10).
- Step 4: Tap molds on the counter to release air pockets, then add the sticks.
- Step 5: Freeze overnight or for at least 5 hours.
- Step 6: Dip in peanut butter or chocolate magic shell, then freeze for an additional 30 minutes. Enjoy!
Video Tutorial (Step-by-Step)
Expert Tips
- Use very ripe bananas: Bananas with brown spots are best for this recipe. They're naturally sweeter and blend into a smoother, creamier popsicle.
- Blend until completely smooth: Make sure there are no banana chunks before pouring the mixture into molds. A smooth mixture gives the popsicles the best texture.
- Tap the molds before freezing: Gently tap the filled molds on the counter to remove air bubbles so the popsicles freeze evenly.
- Use full-fat yogurt for the creamiest texture: Higher-fat yogurt helps prevent icy popsicles and creates a smoother texture when frozen.
- Run molds under warm water to release: If the popsicles are stuck, run the outside of the mold under warm water for 10-15 seconds to easily remove them.
How to Store
Store popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for the best texture, though they will keep longer. If removing from the molds or adding a chocolate shell, wrap each popsicle in parchment paper or plastic wrap to help prevent freezer burn.
Banana Popsicles FAQ
Banana popsicles usually take 4-6 hours to freeze, depending on the size of your molds. For best results, freeze them overnight so they are fully firm and easy to remove.
Yes. Mash the bananas very well with a fork until smooth, then whisk in the yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until fully combined, then pour into molds.
Run the outside of the popsicle mold under warm water for 10-15 seconds, then gently pull the popsicle out.
Yes. You can substitute coconut yogurt or another plant-based yogurt to make dairy-free banana popsicles.
Banana popsicles can be a healthier frozen treat when made with real ingredients like bananas and yogurt. This recipe uses natural sweetness from fruit and maple syrup and adds protein from Greek yogurt.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Banana Popsicles
Ingredients
Banana Popsicles:
- 4 medium bananas, use extra spotty brown ones for sweetness
- ⅔ cup milk, I love oat milk or almond milk
- 1 ¼ cup vanilla yogurt or skyr
- 2 - 3 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, optional but I love the taste
- Optional Peanut Butter Flavor: 2 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
Peanut Butter Magic Shell:
- ¼ cup all-natural peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Decorations: Crushed peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or a chocolate drizzle
Chocolate Mahgic Shell:
- ½ cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Decorations: Crushed peanuts, mini chocolate chips, or dried banana slices
Instructions
- Blend: Add the bananas, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. If you want a peanut butter flavor, add 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Pour: Evenly pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Tap the molds gently on the counter to release air bubbles, then insert the popsicle sticks. This recipe makes about 10 popsicles.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight, until completely firm.
- Peanut Butter Shell: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip the tops of the frozen popsicles into the peanut butter mixture and sprinkle with crushed peanuts or drizzle with chocolate if desired. Place on the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to set.
- Chocolate Shell: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip the tops of the popsicles into the melted chocolate and add crushed peanuts or dried banana slices if desired. Place on the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to set.
- Store leftover popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition
Recipe tested and developed by Tati Chermayeff, creator of Healthful Blondie - where classic comfort foods get a wholesome, everyday twist. A former collegiate athlete and recipe developer, Tati is known for turning classic recipes into balanced, high-protein, feel-good favorites.
Tati Chermayeff says
I love these easy, high protein pops! They taste like banana bread and are sweet and creamy. Super easy and great macros.