Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles

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If you love fudgesicles then you’ll love these healthy Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles! Creamy, rich and the perfect way to get your chocolate fix on a hot day.

Closeup photo of two Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles drizzled with melted chocolate. One is propped up on the other with a bite taken out of it.This recipe and photos have been updated since the original post on 6/6/2014

The weather is warming up here in Colorado. It’s been nearly 90 degrees the last couple days, which means I’m going to need something sweet and cold for my afternoon snack. These Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles are the perfect way to cool off, get my chocolate fix and satisfy my sweet tooth!

Overhead photo of nice Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles. Several propped up on top of others and some with bites taken out of them. All are drizzled with melted chocolate.

Ingredients to Make Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles

  • Greek yogurt, 2% or whole milk work best
  • Milk of choice, I used unsweetened almond milk
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Maple syrup or honey
  • Vanilla Extract

How to Make Fudgesicles

Making homemade fudgesicles is as easy as making a smoothie. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and combined. Pour the liquid into popsicle molds, insert the stick and freeze for at least 4-6 hours. That’s all there is to it!

Not only is making your own popsicles easy, but it’s economical and generally healthier too. Store bought fudgesicles and popsicles are often loaded with sugar or worse, high fructose corn syrup. They can also contain dyes, gums and even palm oil. Ingredients that are totally unnecessary and that don’t need to be in your body.

One Greek Yogurt Fudgesicle with a bite taken out of the top and melted chocolate drizzled over it.

Can I Use Non-Fat Greek Yogurt?

Yes. Non-fat Greek yogurt works, but you will end up with an icier fudgesicle. The fat in the Greek yogurt is what helps give the fudgesicles their creamy texture. I’ve use both 2% and whole milk Greek yogurt to make these and whole milk definitely provides the creamiest texture. 

Two Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles. One on top of the other with a bite taken out of it and melted chocolate drizzled over them.

I Don’t Have a Popsicle Mold, What Else Can I Use?

My go-to popsicle mold that I’ve been using for the last four years is this Norpro Frozen Ice Pop Maker. If you don’t have a popsicle mold and prefer not to purchase one, there are several ways you can still make these. 

  1. Small paper or plastic cups. Freeze the fudgesicle mixture in them for an hour and then insert the popsicle sticks.
  2. Muffin pan. Follow the same method as the cups. You could also use silicone muffin cups for easy release.
  3. Ice cube trays or silicone ice cube trays.

One Greek Yogurt Fudgesicle with melted chocolate drizzled over it.

Tips For Releasing Popsicles From the Mold

Unless you are using a silicone popsicle mold, you’ll likely struggle to release the popsicles straight from the freezer. Below are a couple methods I use to get mine to come out in one piece.

  1. Let the popsicles sit out on the counter for at least 15 minutes until they release easily from the mold.
  2. Run the mold under hot water until the popsicles release. If you go with this method be careful not to get water into the mold and be sure you don’t run it under the hot water for too long. You don’t want a melted popsicle mess on your hands.

Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles Pinterest collage.

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Greek Yogurt Fudgesicles

Prep: 10 minutes
Inactive Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Creamy Greek yogurt fudgesicles are the perfect treat on a hot day!
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Ingredients 

  • 1 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, low fat or whole milk
  • 1 cup low fat milk, or milk of choice
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions 

  • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Let the fudgesicles sit out at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before trying to release them from the mold. You can also run the molds under hot water for a few seconds to release the fudgesicles.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 21mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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51 Comments

  1. Deborah @ The Harvest Kitchen says:

    This made me smile!! Popsicles are tough to shoot!!! They just don’t cooperate!! Despite that…your photos turned out beautifully and I will definitely make these. They look amazing!

    1. Danae says:

      Thanks Deborah! Frozen things are definitely not my favorite to shoot, but they still taste delicious!

  2. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says:

    This sounds like my last two popsicle recipes. I never did get them out and photographed so I ended up scooping them out and put it all in a tupperware to eat with a spoon. Darn things were so frustrating! These look amazing and next time I’m using Dixie cups again!

    1. Danae says:

      Ha! That was what I was doing with my first couple that I made, just ate them with a spoon. They really are tricky little things, I’m actually giving them another shot today, hopefully I have more success!

  3. miss messy says:

    Oh my I’m exactly the same! Photographing frozen stuff if so annoying! These photos have turned out perfectly though!

    1. Danae says:

      Frozen=Annoying! For sure!

  4. Karen @ Lushious Eats says:

    These look incredible and your photography is incredible! You can literally see the pops beginning to melt, it’s like they are screaming out “put me in your mouth!!!” Amazing!

    1. Danae says:

      Haha! Thanks Karen, trust me I salvaged what I could!

  5. dina says:

    the photos came out great and they look yummy!

    1. Danae says:

      Thanks Dina! The ones I could save before they turned to chocolate milk were!

  6. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says:

    Simple. Sweet. Chocolate. Lovin it! Pinning!
    Have a wonderful Wednesday Danae!

    1. Danae says:

      Thanks Melanie! Hope you are having a great Wednesday!

  7. Denise @ Sweet Peas & Saffron says:

    Well, I’d never have known you had a hellish photoshoot by looking at these gorgeous photos! Those fudgesicles look amazing!

    1. Danae says:

      Thanks Denise you’re too kind! :-)

  8. Zainab says:

    Oh my gosh these photos look amazing! I do know what you mean though. I tried taking photos of popsicles for the first time again today after a year and it was horrible. Only two pictures before they melted. You will see their melty self next week. Oh well..the things we learn! The flavor combination here is wonderful and they look so creamy!!

    1. Danae says:

      Ugh, I’m glad I’m not the only one with melting issues! I can’t wait to see yours next week, I’m sure they are gorgeous!

  9. Maria says:

    This post had me laughing out loud. I totally understand this issue! However, your photos are mouthwateringly delicious, and I can’t wait to try the recipe. Thus far, I haven’t found a fudgesicle recipe I like, and I’m hopeful this will be the one : )

    1. Danae says:

      Thanks Maria! I hope you like this fudgesicle recipe!

  10. Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says:

    Oh, popsicles are SUCH a pain to photograph! Definitely a melty, soupy mess by the time it’s all done. Erghh…But you would never know it looking at these gorgeous fudgesicles! Your photos are GORGEOUS and these pops are calling out to me. LOVE the use of greek yogurt! Pinned. :D

    1. Danae says:

      Thanks Sarah, you’re so sweet! The yogurt definitely helped make them creamy!