These frozen yogurt pops, made with just six simple ingredients, are rich, creamy, delicious and perfectly balanced—not overly sweet. The combination of chocolate and avocado creates delicious and healthy treats. It's an excellent way to sneak some veggies into picky eaters' diets and offers a healthier alternative to traditional sugar-filled ice pops.
Avocado Chocolate FroYo Pops can be served as a mid-meal snack, late snack or dessert for little ones and adults – kids of all ages will love them! Trust me, they’ll be asking for these all summer long. Packed with nutritious ingredients, this recipe is loaded with lots of healthy fats, antioxidants, and probiotics, thanks to the hidden addition of avocado and yoghurt.
But before we jump into the recipe, let’s discuss a few food safety aspects. Is it safe to use wooden sticks in homemade ice creams or icy poles? What is the best way to store these delicious frozen treats? After all, you’ll want to make these in bulk and store them during the warmer months, so you grab them anytime.
Food Safety matters: Wooden ice cream sticks
Wooden ice cream sticks are safe to use, as long as they are food-grade certified that are sourced from reputable suppliers who meet Australian food safety regulations.
Wooden sticks must comply with Australian food safety standards, ensuring they are made from non-toxic materials suitable for food contact. If non-food-grade wooden sticks are used, there is a risk of contamination or ingestion of harmful substances. Or if wooden sticks are improperly stored or handled, they could become contaminated with bacteria or allergens, which may pose a risk to children’s or the elderly’s health.
Once purchased, store wooden sticks in a clean, dry environment, away from contamination. Handling them should follow proper food safety hygiene practices, such as washing your hands before hand, using clean utensils or gloves.
How to store these Frozen Yoghurt Pops safely
These Avocado Chocolate Frozen Yoghurt Pops can be served as a snack or dessert anytime throughout summer. Keeping these homemade pops on hand in the freezer is perfect for a warm summer afternoon. But what’s the best food-safe way to store them?
5 food safety tips to store Frozen Yoghurt pops
Use Airtight Containers: Store homemade popsicles in an airtight, freezer-safe container or wrap them individually in plastic wrap or freezer bags to prevent freezer burn and contamination from other foods.
Label and Date: Clearly label the containers, wrapped Pops or freezer bags with the date the Avo Chocolate FroYo Pops were made. This helps you keep track of their freshness and ensures they are consumed within a safe time frame.
Freezer Temperature: Ensure your freezer is set at or below -18°C, which is the ideal temperature to keep frozen food safe from bacterial growth.
Storage Duration: Homemade popsicles can be safely stored in the freezer for up to 6-8 weeks. After this time, their texture and flavour may degrade, even though they may still be safe to eat if frozen properly.
Avoid Refreezing: If a FroYo Pop partially thaws, do not refreeze it, as this can lead to changes in texture and increase the risk of contamination.
Avo Chocolate FroYo Pops Recipe
Ingredients | |
Avocado, medium | 1 |
Greek Yoghurt | 120g |
Cocoa Powder | 2 tbsp |
Maple Syrup | 2 tbsp |
Dates, dried pitted | 5 |
Vanilla Essence | 1 tsp |
Equipment
Stick mixer
Silicone Mini Muffin Pan or ice cube tray
10 Food-Grade Wooden Ice Cream sticks
Note: A blender is ideal for larger quantities, however a stick mixer is quick and convenient for single or double batch.
Method
Chop dried pitted dates into small pieces.
Place all ingredients into a jug and blend using a stick mixer.
Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Evenly spoon the mixture into silicone mini muffin pans.
Insert a wooden stick into each portion and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
Once frozen, remove from silicone pans and serve immediately or store safely in the freezer. (see details below).
ALLERGENS: Milk
Storage
Store Chocolate FroYo Pops in an airtight, freezer-safe container or freezer bags to prevent freezer burn. Label with the date made. Store in the freezer safely up to 6-8 weeks. Do not refreeze. See more details above.
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How to know if an avocado is ripe?
The two main varieties of avocados grown in Australia are Hass and Shepard. Hass are in season from May through to January and Shepard’s are in season from February through to May. Each variety of avocado ripens differently.
Hass Avocado
Hass Avocado have a classic oval shape, creamy texture and taste and changes colour as it ripens – from green to purple black.
Hard and Olive Green in colour Ready in 2-3 days
Firm and green/black in colour Ready in 1-2 days
Soft and Purple/black in colour Ready to eat now
Shepard Avocado
Shepard Avocados are longer, more elongated in shape with a nutty flavour and buttery texture and always stays green even when it’s ripe.
Hard and Bright Green in colour Ready in 2-3 days
Firm and Bright Green in colour Ready in 1-2 days
Soft and Bright Green in colour Ready to eat now
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