Peanut Butter Fudgesicles
These creamy fudgesicles are naturally sweetened with dates, vegan and are very easy to make (just throw all the ingredients in a blender). The hardest part is to wait for them to set. The 2-ingredient chocolate magic shell and extra peanuts on top are optional but totally worth that extra step.
Most creamy vegan popsicle recipes are made of cashews, but I was looking for an option that would be a bit more affordable, so I used silken tofu and it came out wonderful. It lends these fudgesicles a lusciously creamy texture, and adds protein too, without compromising the taste.
Peanut Butter Fudgesicles
Makes 10 popsicles
For the fudgesicles
350 g silken tofu
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
10-12 soft Medjool dates, pitted (or more to taste)
3/4 cup plant-based milk (oat, almond, cashew, etc.)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
1/2 cup crushed peanuts
For the chocolate shell
100 g. dark chocolate (use vegan if needed)
1 tbsp coconut oil
METHOD
Place the silken tofu, cacao powder, peanut butter, dates, milk, vanilla extract and sea salt in the container of a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding one or two more dates and blend again.
Pour the chocolate mixture into your popsicle molds, leaving about 1/2-inch room at the top. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top of each popsicle, reserving about half of the peanuts for later. Carefully stick a chopstick into each mold, then place in the freezer until completely solid, about 4-5 hours.
To make the chocolate shell, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler (or a stainless steel bowl placed on top of a pot filled with simmering water).
To remove the popsicles, run the molds under hot water until you can easily pull them out.
Dip each pop into the chocolate magic shell (or drizzle if you prefer), then quickly roll it into crushed peanuts (act quickly; the magic shell will firm up in just a few seconds). Eat right away or place them back in the freezer in an airtight container. Allow frozen fudgesicles to thaw for 10-15 minutes before eating. Enjoy!
