For when you’ve got those chocolate cravings and don’t want to break the healthy eating plan!
I’m not on a diet.
I don’t even like the word diet. It implies that you are denying yourself something, a restriction of enjoyment, a temporary solution to a problem.
Fad diets aren’t sustainable, and they’re not a healthy way to live, in my humble untrained opinion.
I don’t need to lose weight, but I am on a mission to eat better and nourish my body in the best way I can (this does, on occasion, involve a few glasses of wine…). I’ll be 40 this year and I want to be in peak condition when I hit it.
I’m also training for an event I am planning this summer (something I am yet to tell you all about – but watch this space – it’s going to be epic!), so I’m trying to exercise and nourish my body to strengthen and tone. I’m trying to be conscious of what I am putting in my body.
Chocolate still features in this healthy eating plan.
Instead of reaching for a branded milk chocolate bar (which tend to have very little actual chocolate in it and I end up eating the whole entire thing to myself and end up not having those chocolate cravings satisfied**) I’ve been reaching for one of my home made chocolate fudgsicles.
The key healthful ingredient in this recipe which doesn’t break the healthy eating plan?
Bananas!
I keep a supply of sliced bananas in the freezer for whipping up into the a quick and easy chocolate banana ice cream in my Froothie Optimum ThermoCook. I don’t have to wait for the bananas to soften when using this appliance as it has a super strong motor that makes short work of them, blending them into an intensely creamy instant ice cream.
The addition of cocoa powder and a touch of carb-free plant based sweetener takes it to a whole new level.
You can make this recipe without the sweetener, but I do find that cocoa powder needs a little bit of sweet to balance it out. I used some Sukrin Icing Sugar I’d been sent to review some time last year. I found the packet in the back of my cupboard recently, as, if I am to be honest, I’m not a stevia fan. I find the taste quite artificial and metallic, so I don’t use it in my cooking.
A tiny pinch of it, when combined with the banana and cocoa powder in this recipe, totally works though. You can’t taste the stevia and it gives the cocoa powder that sweet balance the banana can’t do on its own.
As such, this recipe totally satisfies even the most intense chocolate cravings (ok, they do mine at least!) and depending on the type of cocoa powder you use, it comes in at less than 100 calories*. Win!
You can, if you want, eat the instant ice cream as soon as it’s creamed, or you can wait a little longer, place it in an ice cream lolly mould and enjoy this fudgsicle treat a little later on.
| Servings | Prep Time | Passive Time |
| 1fudgsicle | 5minutes | 2hours |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1fudgsicle | 5minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 2hours |
- 80 grams frozen banana segments
- 10 grams cocoa powder
- 10 grams Sukrin icing sugar (or other no cal sweetener, to taste)
|
Ingredients
Servings: fudgsicle
Units:
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- Optimum ThermoCook method - place all ingredients into the bowl and press the PULSE button for 6 seconds. Scrape down the sides and repeat PULSE for a further 6 seconds. This should be sufficient, but pulse and scrape again if needed.
- High speed blender - place all ingredients and pulse for several seconds, scraping down the sides in between pulsing. It will take a minute or so to reach the right consistency.
- Food processor method - place all the ingredients into your food processor and process on medium, stopping the machine frequently to scrape down the sides. It will take a few minutes but it will get there, just keep processing.
- Either eat the instant ice cream as is, or spoon into an ice lolly mould. Tap the mould on the countertop a few times to remove any air bubbles and insert a wooden stick (I use my favourite wooden spoon).
- Freeze for two hours and eat!
Click here to view the nutritional information for this recipe.*
*Calorie content will vary depending on the brand of cocoa powder you use.
** I have been known to devour the entire 180 gram bar of Cadbury Marvellous Creations Popping Candy Chocolate in a matter of seconds.
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Lucy Barlow @JazzRecluse says
Oh maaaan these are so great! really helping me get my treat fix while not bumping the calories too much!
Janice says
How yummy does that look? And so low in calories, perfect.
Miracle berry says
Hi Elizabeth. This looks delicious. Not sure if you are aware of the Miracle berry? The berry contains a protein that activates the taste receptors into perceiving sweetness when it comes into contact with acidic foodstuffs such as lemon, etc. If you don’t like stevia, you could try using agave syrup or even a squirt of lemon instead. I will be trying this out at the weekend so will post my experience with it. If you would like to try some unpressed miracle berry ( currently the most expensive fruit in the world), email me and I’ll send you a couple of grams. Take care and best of luck with your blog, I enjoy it very much. Adam.
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Ronda Eagle says
I love fudgsicles and have been looking for a recipe to make them at home. The fact that they are only 100 calories make them even better! Thanks!
Lisa says
You had me at 3 ingredients and then chocolate! It’s always good to know that someone else feels the same as I do about the word “diet” or actually the phrase “I’m on a diet” – they are no good in the long wrong and can do more harm then good!
Anyway these fudgsicles look great as an afternoon treat! Thank you for sharing with this month’s treat petite!
Sarah says
Ok first of all I love that this just makes a single fudgsicle! Your photos look amazing- I’d love one right now! Second, I’m so with you on the diet thing. Diets are temporary – I’d much rather make a habit of eating well over going through a period of time where I restrict myself.
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Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
I like your style of thinking and I need some of these in my life.
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Zena's Suitcase says
I am loving this sweet treat. It sounds perfect for me right now. We all need a little chocolate in our lives no matter how healthy we are
Life as Mum says
Ahh these just look so delicious!
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Sarah and Laura @ Wandercooks says
Fudgsicles??? Why have we never come across these before? They sound delectable. I can imagine right now making a bowl of whipped cream to dip them in, too. Now that’s bad…but really really good.
Mark, Compass & Fork says
I’ve always wanted to make something like this! Looks great.
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Miss Kitty Kaos says
I swear my mouth is watering just looking at the pictures and it sounds so yummy. I tried making banana ice cream once but I think I did it wrong ;/ I may try again this way though x
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Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says
I agree with you on diets! Not at all necessary and almost never work… overall healthy eating and smart choices are a much better way to go. And that definitely includes chocolate! These fudgsicles look delicious – I can’t wait to make these with my little girl for a fun treat 🙂
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William Gould says
Great idea using frozen bananas for instant ice cream. I suppose adding other frozen fruit for different flavours would work also?
Laura says
Oh wow, I can’t believe this is only 100 calories-definitely trying these!
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Jenny says
These look amazing! I am trying to be healthier but just don’t want to without chocolate! Will check out your other healthy Choc ideas too.
Thanks so much for linking up to #HowtoSunday 🙂 x
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Maggie says
It looks so delicious!! Low calorie ingredients and simple recipe of Ice cream. I would like to try this recipe….
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Charli says
Bookmarked and ready to make this weekend. Yum!
Rebecca Smith says
Oh wow I think I need this in my life right now!
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Rachel says
Well the pancake want can now take a side step as I now want this, wow x
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Tori Gabriel says
Oh my God! This looks amazing. My girls would also love this. Hard to believe it’s only 100 calories.
kimberley ryan says
going to try this, they sound amazing
WhatLauraLoves says
Do you know I’ve been making my own banana ice cream for the last year and not once did I think about putting it in a lolly mould. This is genius! Thanks loads, I’m going to do this xxx
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Liz Mays says
That looks so chocolatey and fabulous! I like the low calories and minimal ingredients too!
Angela Webster | Cosmic Kick says
As a chocoholic with 90lbs to lose by the end of the year; thank you!!!
Jessica says
This is definitely a WIN!. Love your creativiy and I will use this recipe soon. 😉
Fashion and Style Police says
This looks so yummy. I bet it will make my kids very happy if I made this. Yum Yum.
nicol says
oh my, i would definitely be eating more than one!
Rhian Westbury says
These look really yummy, and seeing as I am on a diet these look good 🙂 x
Vicky says
OMG this looks amazing! The photos are beautiful, I just wish i could reach into the screen and pick one up!
Emma White says
looks and sounds amazing and even better with so less calories that maybe I could get away with eating 2 😉
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Leanne says
Such a simple recipe! Perfect for when you get hose chocolate cravings
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Jenna Von says
I love chocolate so having a healthier solution is amazing. This looks so good and can be enjoyed all year round x
Sarah says
This has just made my life, haha. Seriously, sounds amazing and super easy! Why did I not think of this sooner? I also think my kids would like these, too. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Catstello says
Who knew this could be so simple! Thanks for this xo
Angela at Daysinbed says
This looks tasty and something I’d probably enjoy. Low calorie treats can be hard to find or make so this looks like a fun and tasty recipe. Angela
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Emily Underworld says
I’m definitely going to try this, it looks amazing! YUM.
Sarah Bailey says
Oh wow these sound absolutely delicious and I can’t believe they are only 100 calories.
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Idaintyit says
Ooh these sounds lush. Will be making these come the summer. My mum will love them, she loves anything banana!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
Great minds think alike! I have a very similar recipe scheduled for the summer.
It makes the perfect after dinner sweet treat.
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Ana De- Jesus says
I feel like you have just given me a slice of heaven on your plate it looks absolutely delicious. I would happily eat about 10 of these lol
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Maya Russell says
I wonder if this will make my daughter like bananas! I’m sure it will. I am definitely going to try this. Have frozen bananas but didn’t know you have to peel them and slice them before freezing or it is too difficult to get the skin off. Doh.
Heather Haigh says
I’m such a chocoholic, I have to make some of these.
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Helen @ Family-Friends-Food.com says
That looks and sounds divine! Never mind whether they’re healthy!! I think I might have to wait a month or two for the weather to warm up though, before I treat myself to one. Yum.
PS love that ‘vintage’ lolly stick. Makes your pop even more indulgent 🙂
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Kate - gluten free alchemist says
Wow! Healthy as well as chocolatey-delicious! I’ll have some of that! They look so creamy and fudgy.
I LOVE the lolly sticks too….. where did you find those??
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Candace says
Wow! Looks amazing and so simple to make too
Debbie Skerten says
Sounds wonderful.
Annette - 3 Little Buttons says
OOhhh… that looks very VERY tasty. It is really just 3 ingredients?! I feel the need to give this a go. #HowtoSunday
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Sarah - Craft Invaders says
These look amazing, the photos are fab, and I love the rustic lolly stick – where did you get them from? I do use Stevia and agree some times it does taste artificial, but I find it works well with Cocoa. Pinning and will try these (possibly this afternoon!)
ps just looked at the photos again and I think its a knife handle x
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Chocolate Lover says
You’ve made these look so enticing. Something about the ice-cream being on a stick, makes it hugely more appealing. And no need to wash up a bowl and spoon either – result! I’ve made a similar ice-cream, but I’ve not done it this way and used the Froothie blender. Feeling I’m missing out and must give it a try. Your year is sounding very exciting. Looking forward to finding out more.
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annjenny says
Mmm! Looks and sounds delicious.
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Dom says
oooh… just 100 cals you say! Hello!
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Sara at Handy Herbs says
These look like a great idea! I love bananas too so should be perfect! Thanks for sharing 🙂 #HowToSundays
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