Chocolate Zucchini Fudgesicles

Blending up zucchini into a creamy, chocolate smoothie and freezing it in molds, makes for a yummy frozen treat perfect for summertime. Not only are these treats made with a handful of wholesome ingredients, they are packed with nutritious zucchini! If you want to enjoy this treat right away, there are also instructions below on how to turn this recipe into a frosty milkshake.

This recipe was developed by Happy Kids Kitchen for Veggie Buds Club.

"Learn to Love Veggies" Tip

This is the perfect recipe to get the kids in the kitchen with you and get those veggie skeptics on board with trying zucchini. If you have a chocolate fan, then they are sure to be a fan of this veggie-packed sweet treat!

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Chocolate Zucchini Fudgsicles

Author: Happy Kids Kitchen

Blending up zucchini into a creamy, chocolate smoothie and freezing it in molds, makes for a yummy frozen treat perfect for summertime. Not only are these treats made with a handful of wholesome ingredients, they are packed with nutritious zucchini! If you want to enjoy this treat right away, there are also instructions below on how to turn this recipe into a frosty milkshake.

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• 1 can full fat coconut milk*
• 1/4 cup almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter
• 3 to 4 large dates, pitted or 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Trim ends off zucchini and cut into strips. Your child can now help cut the zucchini into a dice. Measure 2 cups of the diced zucchini and add to a blender.
2. Add remaining ingredients and blend until very smooth. Taste and add more sweetener if you’d like.
3. Pour blended mixture into popsicle molds and freeze overnight. Allow frozen pops to sit out at room temperature for about 1 minute before enjoying. If you don’t have popsicle molds or want to enjoy this treat right away, blend 2 cups of ice into the chocolate zucchini mixture and drink like a milkshake!
4. *If you don’t want to use coconut milk, feel free to substitute 1 cup plain yogurt and 1/2 cup milk of your choice.

Notes:

*If you don’t want to use coconut milk, feel free to substitute 1 cup plain yogurt and 1/2 cup milk of your choice.

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