These days, peanut butter is used for more than just toast and after-school snacks. It’s going to be your favorite dessert, in fact. The peanut butter popsicle is a protein-rich, creamy version of the popular frozen treat in families. With just a few basic ingredients—obviously peanut butter, yogurt (ideally high-protein Greek yogurt), a banana, and a little maple syrup—making peanut butter popsicles is surprisingly simple. Blend or process everything until it’s smooth, then transfer to popsicle molds. Remember to leave some space at the top of the mold because frozen mixtures tend to expand!
The popsicles will solidify completely if you freeze them for at least one night or, better yet, a full day. You can eat them plain or, for a more decadent treat, dip each popsicle into a quick homemade chocolate shell made by melting dark chocolate in the microwave and then covering each popsicle with crushed peanuts for texture. An alternative is to cover them with caramel sauce. Replace it with plant-based yogurt or canned coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Hacks for creating the perfect peanut butter popsicle
While perfecting the texture and flavor of your homemade peanut butter popsicles isn’t difficult, there are a few tips to make the process even better. First, choose the best peanut butter for your preferences and objectives. You don’t want a brand that is too sweet or greasy, and for popsicles, you should ideally stick to smooth rather than crunchy. Next, make sure you blend all the ingredients together for a minimum of one minute, or longer if you’re using thick yogurt or a frozen banana. This gives your popsicles a smooth, creamy texture and helps prevent icy chunks. Add a spoonful of vanilla extract in place of the maple syrup for a taste change. Add a little strawberry jam before freezing if you want to go all sandwich.
Remember that the day after the peanut butter pops are frozen, you must add the chocolate shell to finish them. If you want to avoid dairy in your treats, you can either use coconut oil or butter to make a nice, creamy dip with dark chocolate chips. To ensure that your popsicles are evenly coated, carefully dip and spin them in the tall glass filled with melted chocolate. After placing them on a tray lined with parchment, freeze them once more to solidify. Fortunately, frozen peanut butter can be used to make dozens of different treats. This one is perfect for a hot day or just a night when you want a cool, creamy dessert.