Favorite Banana Popsicles – Yummy Toddler Food

Blend ripe bananas into the most flavorful and creamy Banana Popsicles with this super simple method. This is a refreshing and nutritious snack for kids that’s so quick and easy to make.

I am a huge fan of fruit popsicles as both dessert and snack, and this banana flavor is as easy as it is delicious. This recipe is the best because it has intense banana flavor, a really creamy texture, and the base recipe has just 2 simple ingredients.

Plus: You can make these banana popsicles without added sugars, ample protein, and make them into full-size or mini popsicles to suit any appetite.

These are great for toddler teething, as a hydrating foods, and soothing a sore throat. They’re also just a really great snack to make at home when the weather is warm…or you just want a popsicle.

(You may also like my Green Smoothie Popsicles, Blueberry Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles, Banana Ice Cream, and my favorite popsicle molds for all of your popsicle needs.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this easy Banana Popsicle recipe, here’s a look at what you’ll need so you know what to have on hand.

• Bananas: You want them to be very, very ripe with a lot of brown spots for the best flavor and natural sweetness in Banana Popsicles. You can use fresh bananas or thawed frozen bananas.
• Yogurt: I prefer this recipe with Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and protein, but you can use regular yogurt if that’s what you have. It also works with either plain or vanilla yogurt. (To make these dairy-free, you can use nondairy yogurt or full-fat coconut milk.)
• Optional flavors: You can add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, cinnamon, strawberries, mango, spinach, or peanut butter (or another seed or nut butter) to vary the flavor of these popsicles as you like. You can also adjust the sweetness depending on the flavor of the banana by adding a little maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make these Banana Popsicles so you know what to expect. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information, including the amounts and timing.

Step 1. Peel the banana. Add the banana and yogurt to a blender. Blend very smooth, starting on low and working up to high.

Step 2. Taste and adjust sweetness with a little honey or maple syrup if needed. Add any optional flavorings as desired.

Step 4. Freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm. Serve cold.

TIP: Serve, or transfer the Banana Popsicles to a freezer bag and store for up to 3 months.

Product we love

Zoku Popsicle Mini Mold

This classic pop mold is always easy to use and clean.

Fresh Banana Popsicles

You can also freeze whole bananas as a way to vary this idea. We love them covered in chocolate and sprinkles!

These Chocolate Covered Bananas and this Banana Ice Cream are so yummy, too.

How to Store

To save space when storing popsicles in the freezer, remove from the base of the mold once frozen and store in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Best Tips for Success

• To serve the frozen Banana Pops from the freezer, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes so they soften a little or run the popsicle while still in its mold under warm water to loosen. That will help the texture be very creamy.
• Dairy-free: Use a nondairy yogurt or full-fat coconut milk.
• Use vanilla ice cream in place of yogurt to make these extra-special.
• Using yogurt for babies or toddlers that contains fat (such as whole-milk or even low-fat, as opposed to fat-free) will have more creaminess.
• Freeze the mixture in popsicle molds, ice pop sleeves, or use a mini paper cup and popsicle sticks.

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• To save space when storing popsicles in the freezer, remove from the base of the mold once frozen and store in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months.
• The mixture works as a smoothie straight out of the blender.
• Dairy-free: Use a nondairy yogurt.
• Choose the base Banana Popsicle recipe or a flavor variation.
• Using yogurt with fat (such as whole-milk or even low-fat, as opposed to fat-free) will have more creaminess.

Serving: 1 popsicle, Calories: 65kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 13mg, Potassium: 226mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 33IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 1mg