These Banana Cream Pie healthy ice pops were created with Kellogg’s® All-Bran Buds and tout a combination of sweet berries, a creamy banana cream base, a cereal pie “crust” that’s a high source of fibre and a decadent dark chocolate shell.
Summer is HERE and that means BBQs, picnics and rendez vous with our favourite neighbourhood ice cream truck. But you don’t have to inhale a 1000 calorie sundae to get your fix (not to mention- brain freeze!) These healthy ice pops taste like Banana Cream Pie, are speckled with colourful berries and are dipped in decadent dark chocolate. Sorry, Mr. ice cream man, it’s going to be pretty slow business this summer!
Banana Cream Pie Healthy Ice Pops with a Nutritious Twist
Banana Cream Pie Healthy Ice Pops with a Nutritious TwistThese Banana Cream Pie healthy Ice Pops starts with high protein Greek yogurt pureed until smooth with a sweet ripe banana. Since the banana is naturally sweet, you don’t even need to use the sweetened yogurt variety or add any additional sugar to the base. I then fold in all of my favourite colourful berries, but feel free to keep your pops purely banana or use your family’s favourite fruit.
To boost the fibre and cut sugar and fat, I whipped up a layer of pie “crust” made out of a combination of graham crackers and Kellogg’s® All-Bran Buds®. These babies offer 44% of your recommended daily fibre intake in just 1/3 cup and research suggests that psyllium fibre may help lower your cholesterol. It’s also incredibly satiating so you can enjoy your healthy ice pops and not need a snack soon after.
If that wasn’t exciting enough, once the banana cream pie healthy ice pops are frozen solid, I melt some decadent dark chocolate down and give my pops a little dip until it forms a thin crackly crust. OMG. It’s really good.
What are your favourite frozen treats? Have you tried making healthy ice pops? Leave me a comment below with your go-to ice pop combinations, and make sure to share this recipe with your friends and family!
Nutrition Information per 1 Ice Pop: Calories 210, Protein 8 g, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 7 g, Dietary Fibre 9 g, Sugars 17 g
Banana Cream Pie Healthy Ice Pops with Berries & Chocolate Shell
Ingredients
Ice Pops
- 1 cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 small ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup strawberries finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Blueberries
- 1/4 cup Raspberries
- 1 cup Kellogg’s® All-Bran Buds® cereal
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp graham crackers crushed
- 1 Pinch sea salt
- 3/4 cup skim milk
Chocolate Shell
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree together the yogurt and bananas. Stir in the berries and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the Kellogg’s® All-Bran Buds® cereal, honey, graham crackers and a pinch of sea salt. Set aside.
- Divide half of the yogurt mixture between 6 ice pop molds. Then add in 3/4 of the Kellogg’s® All-Bran Buds® cereal mixture. Pack the ingredients down with a spoon and add in 2 tablespoons of milk to each mold.
- Continue with the remaining yogurt, then sprinkle the last small 1/4 cup of the Kellogg’s® All-Bran Buds® cereal mixture on the yogurt.
- Insert the ice pop sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
- Before serving, stir together the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe dish. Microwave on high for 15 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 15-second intervals until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Run the ice pop molds under hot water to easily remove the Ice Pop, then immediate dip the tops in the dark chocolate shell. Allow the shell to harden instantly and enjoy!
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Disclaimer: This recipe was developed in paid partnership with Kellogg’s® All-Bran®, however, as always all opinions are genuine.
LEGAL: In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg’s® products. Results with other products may vary.
Updated on April 30th, 2020
Abbey Sharp is a Registered Dietitian (RD), regulated by the Ontario College of Dietitians. She is a mom, YouTuber, Blogger, award winning cookbook author, media coach specializing in food and nutrition influencers, and a frequent contributor to national publications like Healthline and on national broadcast TV shows.
Sara says
Love a good freezer meal!
Danielle says
Hey Abbey, I love the idea of a chocolate shell! Very creative =)
Abbey Sharp says
thanks Danielle!
Tee says
I love this so much! Looks amazing and i cant wait to make these with my daughter!
Giselle Rochford says
I’ve been all about ice cream and popsicles recently but I have yet to do anything with yogurt. Definitely gonna give these a try 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
You will love them!
Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy says
oh my goooood! These look AMAZING and perfect for summer 🙂
Abbey Sharp says
Yes! I’m all about summer treats!
Christina Bauer says
I’m loving how many granola yogurt pops I’ve been seeing lately! So clever and so delicious, I’m sure!
Abbey Sharp says
Its so delish!
Debbie says
Oh my, those look and sound so good! Love that you dip them in dark chocolate. Perfect finish!
Abbey Sharp says
Its the best kind of finish!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
Yum!!! I actually JUST bought ice pop molds so this recipe is perfect!
Abbey Sharp says
Amazing!! You will love these!!
KAYLA @ BLONDES HAVE MORE RUN says
STOPPPP! THESE LOOK AMAAAAAAZING!
Abbey Sharp says
thanks!! enjoy!
Mikki says
Wow! These look amazing! I have a ton of these pop forms and never use them. This may just inspire me to do so!
Abbey Sharp says
you totally should!!
Julie says
You could sell these that’s how good they look!
Abbey Sharp says
ahah i dont know if i have the time to sell popsicles but if i had a child, it would be a fun project!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
So many of my favorite things in one place! I love it, and the chocolate shell? So necessary
Abbey Sharp says
agreed! its delish!!