Vegan Fudgy Chocolate-Banana Instant Pudding Pops
Creamy frozen treats that combine vanilla-banana and chocolate pudding layers in a marbled swirl. These no-cook pops use instant pudding mix and soymilk for a dairy-free dessert that's perfect for hot summer days or kids' parties. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas complements the rich chocolate flavor, while the marbled technique creates an attractive striped appearance. Ready in just minutes of prep time, then freeze until firm.
Ingredients
- 2 cups soymilkany plant milk1:1dairy-freevegan
works well
- 1 box vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix, 4-serving size
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashedmashed strawberries1:1fruitberry
different flavor profile
- 1 box chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix, 4-serving size
- 12 paper cups, 3-oz size
- 12 craft sticks, flat wooden sticks with round ends
Instructions
- 1
Beat vanilla pudding mix with 1 cup soymilk in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended
- 2
Stir mashed bananas into vanilla pudding mixture
- 3
Beat chocolate pudding mix with remaining soymilk in another small bowl with wire whisk until well blended
- 4
Spoon half of banana mixture into paper cups
- 5
Layer chocolate mixture over banana mixture in cups
- 6
Spoon remaining banana mixture into cups and stir slightly to marble
- 7
Insert craft sticks into each cup
- 8
Freeze about 3 hours or overnight until firm
- 9
Remove paper cups to serve
Tips
Use very ripe bananas for the best sweet flavor and easy mashing texture.
Dip paper cups in warm water for a few seconds to help remove frozen pops more easily.
Good to Know
Keep frozen in freezer for up to 2 weeks in airtight container
Can be made up to 1 week in advance and stored frozen
Remove from freezer and let sit 1-2 minutes before removing cups if difficult
Common Mistakes
Use ripe bananas to avoid bland flavor
Don't overmix when marbling to maintain distinct swirls
Substitutions
Dairy-Free Swaps
works well
General Alternatives
traditional option
different flavor profile
FAQ
Can I use regular milk instead of soymilk?
Yes, regular milk works perfectly as a 1:1 substitute. The pops will have a slightly creamier texture and won't be dairy-free.
How long do these keep in the freezer?
These pops stay fresh frozen for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container or wrapped individually.
What if I don't have craft sticks?
You can use plastic spoons, popsicle sticks, or even small plastic forks as alternatives to wooden craft sticks.