These creamy date popsicles are sweet with a hint of saltiness. Dates have a delicious, caramel-like flavor that works perfectly in these naturally sweetened popsicles. Give them a try if you’re looking for simple frozen dessert recipes, like these lemon popsicles, which are another yummy option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I like to use Medjool dates when making these popsicles because they’re particularly sweet and have a moist texture that blends up nicely. You can use any type of dates you like, but if your dates happen to be quite dry, I recommend soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes, then drain the liquid before adding the soaked dates to the blender. This will help even the driest dates blend up nicely.
Sea salt balances the sweetness of the dates in these popsicles. You can substitute regular table salt if you prefer.
Vanilla extract complements the other flavors in these popsicles. I recommend using pure vanilla extract as opposed to artificial vanilla flavoring if possible.
You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in these popsicles. I went with soy milk this time, but I also like using almond milk or oat milk.
Peanut butter gives these popsicles a rich, creamy texture. You can substitute any type of nut butter or seed butter you prefer.
How to Make Date Popsicles
Start by removing the pits from the dates, then add them to a blender. Next you’ll add the sea salt, vanilla extract, unsweetened milk of choice, and peanut butter to the blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold, dividing it evenly between six sections.
Add the popsicle sticks.
Freeze for at least 5 hours or until completely solid before serving.
Date Popsicles Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
- Popsicle Mold
Ingredients
- 5 Medjool dates
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (or substitute any type of nut butter or seed butter you prefer)
Instructions
- Remove the pits from 5 Medjool dates, then add them to a blender.
- Add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice, and 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter to the blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a popsicle mold, dividing it evenly between six sections.
- Add the popsicle sticks.
- Freeze for at least 5 hours or until completely solid before serving.
Notes
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Store in the freezer in a freezer bag, airtight container, or simply keep them in the popsicle mold for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
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