Strawberry and Chocolate Pops Recipe

Ingredients You Need for Strawberry and Chocolate Pops

For the Strawberry Base:

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option)
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Coating:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (for a smooth coating)

Optional Toppings:

• Crushed nuts (almonds, pistachios, or peanuts)
• Shredded coconut
• Sprinkles
• Crushed cookies

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Strawberry and Chocolate Pops

1. Blend the Strawberry Mixture

The foundation of these pops is a creamy, fruity base, and it’s super simple to make.

• Toss the chopped strawberries into a blender.
• Add Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract.
• Blend until smooth and creamy. If you like a few strawberry chunks, blend for a shorter time.

Once blended, give it a quick taste. Need more sweetness? Add a little more honey or maple syrup. If it’s too thick, a splash of milk can help.

2. Pour into Molds and Freeze

Now that your mixture is silky smooth, it’s time to turn it into frozen pops.

• Pour the strawberry blend into popsicle molds. If you don’t have molds, small paper cups with wooden sticks work just fine.
• Insert the sticks into the center. If they won’t stand upright, cover the mold with foil and poke the sticks through.
• Freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until completely solid.

Patience is key! If you rush this step, the pops won’t hold their shape when dipping them in chocolate.

3. Melt the Chocolate for Dipping

While your pops are freezing, it’s time to prep the chocolate coating.

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil.
• Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
• Let it cool for a few minutes—hot chocolate will melt your pops too fast!

If you prefer, you can also melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop.

4. Dip and Decorate

Now comes the fun part—coating your pops in delicious chocolate!

• Remove the frozen pops from the molds and quickly dip each one into the melted chocolate.
• Hold the pop above the bowl and let any excess drip off.
• While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle on your toppings—crushed nuts, coconut, or whatever you love.

The chocolate will harden almost instantly because the pops are frozen, giving you that perfect crisp coating.