The combination of rolled oats and nuts or seeds creates a creamy texture that packs in fiber, good fats, and a bit of protein. Melted chocolate and cocoa powder get blended in for an extra chocolatey flavor and fudgy consistency.
Ingredient Highlight
Rolled oats! are a whole grain that is a great source of fiber, complex carbs, B vitamins, iron, selenium, magnesium, and zinc, to name a few! Oats contain a soluble fiber called beta glucan, which is proven to reduce levels of bad (LDL) cholesterol, slow down and aid in digestion, and keep you fuller longer.
Servings 10 popsicles
Prep Time 10 minutes Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and/or sunflower seeds
- 2 ¼ cups water
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or 1 (85g) dark chocolate bar, chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup maple syrup*
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- These pops aren't’ super sweet, so taste and add more maple syrup if you want them sweeter.
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add the oats, nuts or seeds, and water. Cover and let soak on the counter overnight. Quick method is add them to a microwavable bowl and pop in the microwave for 1 minute, then transfer to your blender. Blend on high until totally smooth.
- Add chocolate chips to a microwavable bowl and microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring after each time, until melted.
- Add melted chocolate, cocoa powder, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla to the blender and blend until smooth. The mixture will be thick, but If it’s too thick to pour, just blend in a bit more water. Pour into your popsicle molds, cover, insert popsicle sticks and store in the freezer overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Let the frozen popsicles sit out at room temperature for 10-20 minutes for the best fudgiest texture.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Soak the oats and nuts/seeds overnight (skip if doing a quick soak method).
- Make the popsicles!
Substitutions:
- X
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Let the popsicles sit out at room temperature for 10-20 minutes for the best texture.
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