When cooking with vegetables, it’s only natural that most people immediately think of savoury dishes instead of sweet ones. But I’m a big believer that vegetables can be much more versatile than that, and so when I set out to create a recipe with Silk products and vegetables, I decided that I would find a way to also use my all-time favourite flavour – chocolate.
Nothing puts a smile on my face more than being able to add extra nutrition to a treat, and with Silk beverages and the right vegetable, I was sure I could do that. The warm weather acted as my inspiration and I used Silk Coconut Unsweetened beverage and kale to create a Dairy Free Kale Fudgsicle recipe.
These rich and creamy popsicles are a chocolate-lover’s dream come true with a fudgy flavour and tons of nutrition. Boasting calcium, fibre and Vitamins A, C, D and K, these refreshing treats are ones that you can feel good about eating when the weather gets hot!
I have to admit, I was a little hesitant about how these fudge pops would taste, but with one bite I knew that the recipe had been a success. The kale adds a unique texture to the popsicles, but the taste isn’t noticeable at all. Best of all, when I gave each of my boys one of the Flowering Kale Fudge Pops to try, they loved the treats as well! The entire family got some added nutrition in their diet thanks to this recipe.
What surprised me most of all was how creamy and decadent the pops turned out: I’m sure the Silk Coconut Unsweetened beverage in the recipe was responsible. It was the perfect choice for the smooth texture and flavour I wanted for the mixture and added its own subtle and delicious flavour to the chocolate as well.
Next time I think I may make these pops with Silk Almond Unsweetened just to see if I notice a difference in the flavour. But one thing is certain, I’ll be making this fudgsicle recipe again and again! Nutrition plus chocolate is always a win in my book!
Looking for other kid-friendly healthy treats? These Fresh Fruit Pops are quick to make and kids love them!
Flowering Kale Fudge Pops
Delicious frozen fudge pops perfect for cooling down on a hot day and loaded with extra nutrition thanks to the addition of kale!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup Dutch Process cocoa
- 2 cups Silk Coconut Unsweetened beverage
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup flowering or regular kale leaves, torn
Instructions
- In medium saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and cinnamon until mixed. Gradually stir in Silk Coconut Unsweetened beverage.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is smooth and thick.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Place kale in food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Stir kale into chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Pour mixture into ice pop molds and insert sticks. Freeze approximately six hours, until frozen solid. Keeps for up to three weeks in freezer.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 167Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 3gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g
Not a fan of kale but Im gonna see if I can sneak this in on my Son!
The sound good but I am not sure I would be able to get the family to eat them, I think they would still discover the kale!
These are sure different might try them
I did not know that kale could be incorporated into a fudge pop like that! Thanks for sharing!
Great way of being treated and it being actually good for your health, thank you for sharing, going to make these and not say a word.
Kale surprised me when just glancing at the picture. great idea for picky eaters
They looks delicious. I bet the kids would love them, and kale is so healthy.
thanks
mmmm would love to give this a go! have never tried kale before so interested to see what its like in a popscicle
Kale is a strong tasting green and most people avoid it. This is fabulous way for kids and adults to eat their super greens.
Wow! This is so interesting how one can take a nutritional food and incorporate it into something fun and enjoyable to eat and be so tasty at the same time is amazing. I never would have known that this could be so easy also to do. Love the face that the kids liked it also. I imagine that you could also use “other” nutritional garden products to substitute within the fudge pops also to change it up now and then. This is certainly a keeper recipe.!