Banana Popsicle Recipe (Easy & Homemade)
There’s just something nostalgic about homemade popsicles on hot summer days. This creamy banana popsicle recipe is one of our favorite frozen treats because they use simple ingredients, come together in just minutes of prep time, and have the perfect creamy texture thanks to instant banana pudding mix.
If you’re a banana lover looking for an easy banana popsicles recipe, this one is about to become your go-to. Made with ripe bananas and creamy pudding, these delicious popsicles are sweet, smooth, and packed with banana flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Popsicle Recipe
- Uses instant banana pudding for extra creamy texture
- Perfect for hot summer days
- Sweet from ripe bananas
- Easy to customize with peanut butter, cocoa powder, or chocolate chips
- Freezer-friendly for the next time you need a quick snack
- Yields 10 perfect popsicles
Ingredients You’ll Need
These homemade banana popsicles use simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Main Ingredients
- Ripe bananas with brown spots
- Instant banana pudding mix
- Milk of choice
- Maple syrup (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- Peanut butter
- Melted chocolate drizzle
- Chocolate chips
You can also swap the milk depending on what you have available. Coconut milk makes them extra creamy, while almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk all work well too.
How to Make Banana Popsicles
Making these homemade banana popsicles is incredibly simple, and the hardest part is waiting for them to freeze! This easy banana popsicles recipe comes together with just a few minutes of prep time and a handful of wholesome ingredients.
Step 1: Prepare the Banana Mixture
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
Add the prepared pudding mixture to a high-speed blender along with the ripe bananas and maple syrup (if using).
Blend until the banana mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Step 2: Fill the Popsicle Mold
Carefully pour the banana mixture into your popsicle mold, leaving a little room at the top for expansion while freezing.
If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips into each mold for extra texture and flavor.
Insert a popsicle stick into each popsicle. If your mold doesn’t hold the sticks upright well, cover the top with plastic wrap first and poke the sticks through the wrap to keep them centered.
Step 3: Freeze Until Solid
Place the filled popsicle mold into the freezer and freeze for at least 6–8 hours, or until completely solid.
The final product should be creamy, smooth, and easy to remove from the mold.
Step 4: Remove and Enjoy
To release the homemade popsicles easily, run warm water or hot water over the outside of the popsicle mold for a few seconds.
Enjoy immediately or store the banana popsicles in an airtight container or freezer bag to keep them fresh and prevent ice crystals. Some popsicle molds come with individual wrappers to store them in!
These delicious popsicles are perfect for hot summer days and make a fun healthy frozen treat for both kids and adults!
Serving and Storage Suggestions
These homemade banana popsicles are best served straight from the freezer on hot summer days for a cool and refreshing treat. They’re delicious on their own, or you can drizzle them with melted chocolate for an extra special dessert.
How to Store Banana Popsicles
After the popsicles are fully frozen, remove them from the popsicle mold and store them in an airtight container or freezer bag to help prevent ice crystals from forming.
For easy grab-and-go storage, you can also purchase plastic popsicle packaging bags to store each popsicle individually. These are especially helpful if you make homemade popsicles often or want to keep them neatly separated in the freezer.
Some popsicle mold sets even come with reusable or disposable popsicle packaging bags included when you purchase them, which can make storing your delicious popsicles even easier.
Properly stored, these banana popsicles will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Questions and Troubleshooting
Ice crystals usually form when there is too much liquid in the popsicle mixture. Using Greek yogurt, instant banana pudding, and ripe bananas helps create a creamy texture. Coconut milk can also make homemade banana popsicles extra smooth and rich.
Run warm water or hot water over the outside of the popsicle mold for about 10–15 seconds. Be careful not to leave them too long or the popsicles may start melting.
Yes, but let the frozen bananas sit at room temperature for a few minutes before blending so the banana mixture blends smoothly in your high-speed blender.
Some popsicle mold sets don’t hold the sticks tightly in place. Covering the mold with plastic wrap and poking the popsicle stick through the wrap helps keep them centered while freezing.
Most homemade popsicles need at least 6–8 hours in the freezer, but I find letting freeze overnight is best. Because of the creamy ingredients, It takes longer to completely freeze than water based ingredients.
Store the popsicles in an airtight container, freezer bag, or individual plastic popsicle packaging bags to keep them fresh and prevent freezer burn. Some popsicle mold sets even come with storage bags included.
Tools you may need
- This is the Popsicle mold I use- it comes with 50 Popsicle sticks and 50 bags to store them in!
- If you do not already have a blender– this is the one I use.
Best Bananas for Popsicles
Fresh bananas that are fully ripe work best for this homemade banana popsicles recipe. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots because they’re naturally sweeter and give the popsicle mixture a richer banana flavor.
Avoid green bananas since they won’t blend as smoothly and can taste starchy.
Printable Banana Popsicle Recipe
Banana Popsicle Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding mix
- 3 cup milk coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, or regular milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared pudding mixture to a high-speed blender along with the ripe bananas and maple syrup (if using).
- Blend until the banana mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Carefully pour the popsicle mixture into a popsicle mold, leaving a little room at the top for expansion while freezing.
- Insert a popsicle stick into each mold. If needed, cover the mold with plastic wrap first to help hold the sticks upright.
- Freeze overnight, or until the homemade banana popsicles are completely solid.
- To remove the popsicles, run warm water over the outside of the popsicle mold for a few seconds before gently pulling them out.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, freezer bag, or plastic popsicle packaging bags in the freezer.
Notes
- Very ripe bananas with brown spots give the best banana flavor.
- Store homemade popsicles in the freezer for up to 2 months.
