Creamy strawberry protein nice cream pops made with real strawberries and coated in rich dark chocolate. These naturally sweet, high-protein frozen treats are refreshing, satisfying, and perfect for the ultimate healthy dessert or snack. 🍓🍫
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate covered strawberry protein pops, clean eating dessert or snack, clean eating ice cream, nice cream protein pops, strawberry nice cream protein pops, strawberry protein ice blocks, strawberry protein popsicles
Servings 10
Ingredients
1ripe banana, sliced and frozen
1 1/2cupsstrawberries (fresh or frozen)
1scoopvanilla protein powder
1-2tablespoonsmaple syrup or honey (optional)
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
1cupchocolate chips
1tablespooncoconut oil
Instructions
Add frozen banana, strawberries, protein powder, maple syrup (if using), and vanilla to a blender.Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.Pour the mixture into silicone ice cube trays or small popsicle molds. Insert mini popsicle sticks (breaking full-size sticks in half works perfectly). Freeze for 4–6 hours, or until fully set.
Chocolate Coating
Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in tall glass (for easier dunking) and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Pop out the frozen strawberry cubes and working quickly, dip one cube at a time into the melted chocolate until it is fully coated. Lift from the glass or bowl of chocolate and let any excess drip off, place it onto a tray lined with baking paper. Repeat with the remaining cubes and allow chocolate to set.Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.Tips for the best Strawberry Nice Cream Protein PopsUse ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor and color.For a creamier nice cream, let the pops sit at room temp for a few minutes before eating.Want bigger pops? Use full-size molds.Customize it! Swirl in chopped strawberries or freeze-dried berry bits for added texture.