Name: 3-Ingredient Banana Popsicles (Customizable Recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 245 min
Ingredients: 4 medium bananas; 2 Tbsp honey (can sub maple syrup or agave nectar, 30 g); ½ cup milk (can sub dairy-free, 120 mL); Optional: cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract

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Made with just 3 ingredients, these banana popsicles are creamy, delicious, and only take three steps to make. After writing the #1 cookbook on popsicles, I’ve come up with simple tricks to help you make the perfect popsicles every time.

Many banana popsicles on a pink background.

These popsicles are a celebration of the humble banana. They use just 3 base ingredients, and then you can go wild customizing them (I’ve included a few of my favorites to get you started).

Popsicles are kind of a big deal at Live Eat Learn. I don’t just love them; I wrote a whole cookbook on them that has become the top-rated popsicle recipe book out there! And after testing so many popsicle recipes, I’m excited to share my expertise so you can make healthy and delicious popsicles at home, too.

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★★★★★

“I just made these and tasted it before popping in the freezer. They taste amazing! I used 1 tbsp of cocoa to make them chocolate.” —Joanne

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One banana popsicle coming out on a banana peel on a pink background.

You only need 3 ingredients

Bananas: The riper they are, the sweeter your popsicles will be, so look for those little brown dots on the peel!
Honey: Honey is nature’s most sustainable sweetener, and it’s just delicious! You can also use maple syrup or agave nectar if preferred.
Milk: Finally, include ½ cup of your favorite milk. Whether that’s cow’s milk or a dairy-free option (almond and soy milk are both great here), they all work great.
Optional: Select your optional flavoring with choices including cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Add to taste!

sarah’s Tip

If your bananas aren’t ripe yet, here’s how you can quickly ripen them. Place the unpeeled bananas on a sheet pan and bake for 5-10 minutes at 350 degrees. They will turn very brown, which is ok; in this case, brown does not indicate ripeness. Just press them gently with a fork or spoon to check that they’re softened a bit. Wait for them to cool enough to handle, then use as needed.

Let’s make them

Making these banana pops is an easy 5-minute task that will leave you with healthy, sweet treats after only a couple of hours of freezing!

Blend the ingredients: Combine all of the ingredients in a blender until smooth, adding optional ingredients as desired.
Freeze for 4 hours: Pour the batter into molds, leaving a little space at the top for them to expand. Insert sticks and freeze until they harden, at least 4 hours.
Serve and enjoy: Run the mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen up the popsicle, and then remove it from the mold.

Flavor Ideas

For a sweeter popsicle, wait for your bananas to get extra ripe before blending. The riper they are, the sweeter they taste!
Go the extra chocolatey route by sprinkling in mini chocolate chips before freezing. Just pour your banana mixture into each mold, then sprinkle in a few chocolate chips! You could also use cocoa powder like we do in these easy fudgesicles!
Add some protein by swapping half of the milk for vanilla Greek yogurt.
Peanut butter lovers rejoice! Blend 1/4 cup of peanut butter into the mixture for a PB and banana delight. Add cocoa powder or chocolate chips for a truly delicious bite.
Berries like strawberries or blueberries can be blended in to add more antioxidants and sweetness.

Banana popsicles in the molds. — I don’t recommend storing the popsicles in the popsicle mold. Transfer them to a freezer-safe container, which will prevent freezer burn!

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Banana popsicles and whole bananas create a playful pattern on a vibrant pink background.

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