Pineapple Protein Popsicles
These Pineapple Popsicles taste like frozen piña colada bites. They are made with fresh pineapple slices coated in 2 types of chocolate. They are the perfect, no bake dessert or snack. Or a fun treat for parties, potlucks, family gatherings, or snack on them straight from the freezer!
Servings 20
Equipment
- 20 skewers
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple, peeled and cored
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
White Chocolate Drizzle
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Line two baking trays with a sheet of parchment paper and set aside.Slice pineapple into approximately ½ inch thick wedges. Gently pat each piece dry with a paper towel. Once dry, place a skewer in each piece.To melt milk chocolate, add chocolate chips and ½ tablespoon coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and microwave at 50% power with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth. Repeat until the chocolate is fully melted.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Add the protein powder and stir in, then dip each pineapple piece in the melted chocolate, using a spoon to ensure each piece is evenly coated. Place in the freezer for about 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.To toast your coconut, spread coconut evenly on a baking tray. Place in the oven at 350°F for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.Melt white chocolate by combining white chocolate chops and 1 teaspoon coconut oil and repeating the process outlined above.Drizzle the popsicles with white chocolate and sprinkle with toasted coconut. Place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to fully harden.When ready to serve remove from freezer for 10-15 minutes to soften a bit before eating.