Banana Popsicles
I am a huge fan of fruit popsicles as both dessert and snack, and this banana flavor is as easy as it is delicious. It has intense banana flavor, a really creamy texture, and the base recipe has just two simple ingredients in the base recipe. You can make these banana popsicles without added sugars, vary the flavor as you like, and full-size or mini popsicles. These are great for toddler teething, hydrating foods, and soothing a sore throats. They’re also just a really great snack to make at home (or adult snack!) when the weather is warm…or you just want a popsicle. (You may also like Green Smoothie Popsicles, Blueberry Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles, Banana Ice Cream, and my favorite popsicle molds.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this easy banana popsicle recipe, here’s a look at what you’ll need so you know what to have on hand. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Bananas: You want them to be very, very ripe with a lot of brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness in banana popsicles. You can use fresh bananas or thawed frozen bananas. Yogurt: I prefer this recipe with Greek yogurt for extra creaminess, but you can use regular yogurt if that’s what you have. It also works with either plan or vanilla yogurt. To make these dairy-free, you can use nondairy yogurt or full-fat coconut milk. Optional flavors: You can add pure vanilla extract, cocoa powder, cinnamon, strawberries, mango, spinach, or peanut butter (or another seed or nut butter) to vary the flavor of these popsicles as you like. You can also add optional sweetener depending on the flavor of the banana by adding a little maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s how to make these banana popsicles so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information. TIP: You can serve, or transfer the banana popsicles to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.
Fresh Banana Popsicles
You can also freeze whole bananas as popsicles for another way to vary this idea. We love them covered in chocolate and sprinkles! These Chocolate Covered Bananas and this Banana Ice Cream is so yummy, too.
How to Store
To save space when storing popsicles in the freezer, remove from the base of the mold once frozen and store in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. This classic pop mold is always easy to use and clean.
Best Tips for Success
To serve the frozen banana pops from the freezer, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes so they soften a little or run the popsicle while still in its mold under warm water to loosen. That will help the texture be very creamy. The mixture works as a smoothie straight out of the blender. Dairy-free: Use a nondairy yogurt or full-fat coconut milk. Use vanilla ice cream in place of yogurt to make these extra-special. Choose the base banana popsicle recipe or a flavor variation. Using yogurt for babies or toddlers that contains fat (such as whole-milk or even low-fat, as opposed to fat-free) will have more creaminess. Freeze the mixture in popsicle molds, ice pop sleeves, or use a mini paper cup and popsicle sticks.
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This recipe was first published May 2022.
