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    Home » Keto Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts » Sugar Free Fudge Pops

    Published: May 11, 2023 by Carolyn

    Sugar Free Fudge Pops

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    These homemade sugar free fudge pops are as healthy as they are delicious! So creamy and rich, they taste like frozen chocolate pudding. And at only 1.6g net carbs, these keto fudgesicles are perfect for summer.

    A hand holding up a sugar free fudgesicle with a bite taken out of it.

    Oh hey, I see you there, Summer, peeking around the corner. You’re not quite ready to come hang out, but you’re letting us know you’re on the way. And you intend to be very sunny and hot, as is your wont.

    Well, bring it on! I welcome you with open arms and plenty of sugar free fudge pops! These sweet and creamy keto treats are a family favorite. And I would be persona non grata if I didn’t keep them on hand at all times.

    Along with other frozen treats like Keto Frappuccinos and keto ice cream, these chocolate fudge pops are a constant in our house from June to October.

    If you look back on fond memories of eating Fudgsicles as a kid, you have to try this healthier low carb version. I swear they’re better than the real thing.

    A stack of four Sugar Free Fudge Pops on a metal stand.

    Why you will love this keto recipe

    I created these sugar free fudge pops in the early days of All Day I Dream About Food and they were an instant hit with my whole family. It doesn’t take much to see why. They are so creamy and fudgy, they really do take you back to your childhood summers.

    They are also astonishingly easy to make. It only takes 15 minutes to prepare the chocolate mixture and pour it into the molds. Then you have to practice a bit of patience because they need a good 6 hours to freeze properly.

    But unlike store-bought fudge pops, these keto fudgesicles won’t spike your blood sugar. Each pop has only 1.6g net carbs. So you could even eat two of them and not blow your healthy diet!

    Reader Reviews

    “My husband and I love these. We’ve been making them for several years now. Sometimes when the pudding mixture is still warm I just eat warm pudding or pour it over low carb ice cream with crushed pecans. Thank you so much for your genius.” — Tori

    “I made a batch of these a couple of nights ago. They are so good and so easy to make. That really surprised me! Tonight I’m making the strawberry lemonade pops. Yum!” — Sherry

    “This recipe has turned out perfectly for me 3 times in a row. They truly do taste just like fudgesicles. Unbelievable. Thank you!” — Debbie

    Ingredients you need

    Top down image of ingredients for Sugar Free Fudge Pops.

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    • Heavy cream: For a dairy-free option, you can substitute canned coconut milk.
    • Unsweetened almond milk: This nhelps thin out the mixture and make the popsicles a little lighter. But you can use any low carb milk here, including hemp milk, coconut milk, or carb-reduced cows milk.
    • Sweetener: You need to choose the right sweetener, or combination of sweeteners, for perfect sugar free fudge pops. I like erythritol with a little bit of allulose. See the Expert Tips section for more sweetener options.
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder: I recommend good quality Dutched cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
    • Additional flavorings: A little vanilla extract is classic, but you could also do peppermint extract or a touch of espresso powder.
    • Xanthan gum: A little xanthan gum helps reduce iciness.

    Step by step directions

    A collage of 6 images showing how to make Keto Fudgesicles.

    1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the cream, milk, sweetener, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook one minute, stirring frequently.

    2. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Sprinkle the surface with xanthan gum and whisk briskly to combine. Let the mixture cool at least 10 minutes and then pour into popsicle molds.

    3. Freeze 1 hour, then push the sticks two thirds of the way into the popsicles and return to the freezer. Freeze until solid, about 5 more hours.

    4. To unmold the popsicles, heat some water in a kettle and run it over the outside of the mold you want to release for 5 to 10 seconds. Gently tug the stick to remove the popsicle.

    Expert Tips

    Keto chocolate popsicles lined up on a white tray.

    When making keto popsicles at home, I always recommend wooden sticks. Because of the rough surface, they grip the mixture better than plastic and are less likely to pull out as you try to remove the popsicles from the molds.

    Feel free to play with the flavors of these sugar free fudge pops. You can add other flavors of extracts like caramel or peppermint. You can also give them a bit of a protein boost by adding whey protein or collagen peptides. Just whisk it in along with the cocoa powder!

    Sweetener Options: I think these keto fudsicles do best with a mix of erythritol and allulose. Erythritol alone makes them rock hard out of the freezer. Allulose alone makes them too soft and they melt too quickly. So a mix works best (you can also use BochaSweet in place of the allulose).

    If you have the new Swerve formula available to you, it has the perfect mix of these sweeteners already.

    You can also cut down on the erythritol by using some stevia or monk fruit extract. I recommend tasting the mixture and adding sweetener to taste. Do keep in mind that it will taste less sweet when frozen than it does when room temperature, so add a little bit more.

    A stack of Sugar Free Fudge Pops on a pink cake stand, with a bite taken out of the top one.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Are there sugar free Fudgesicles?

    There are a variety of sugar free fudgesicles available at stores, but they aren’t necessarily keto-friendly. They actually have a shocking amount of carbs. The Fudgsicles brand contains 28g per pop and are made with aspartame and maltodextrin. It’s far better and healthier to make your own sugar free fudge pops at home.

    How many carbs are in sugar free fudge pops?

    These sugar free fudgesicles have only 3.1g of carbs and 1.5g of fiber per serving. That comes to 1.6g net carbs per popsicle.

    How do you store homemade fudge pops?

    Store the popsicles in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can store them right in the mold, or remove them and transfer to an airtight container.

    A hand holding up a sugar free fudgesicle with a bite taken out of the corner.

    More delicious frozen treats

    • Keto Ice Cream Bars
    • Sugar Free Raspberry Sorbet
    • Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles
    • Keto Ice Cream Cake
    • No Churn Keto Coffee Ice Cream
    A stack of Sugar Free Fudge Pops on a pink cake stand, with a bite taken out of the top one.

    Sugar Free Fudge Pops Recipe

    These homemade sugar free fudge pops are as healthy as they are delicious! So creamy and rich, they taste like frozen chocolate pudding. And at only 1.6g net carbs, these keto fudgesicles are perfect for summer. 
    4.87 from 43 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: sugar free fudge pops, sugar free fudgesicles
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Freezing Time: 6 hours hours
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 popsicles
    Calories: 118kcal

    Equipment

    • Popsicle mold
    • wooden popsicle sticks

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or hemp milk for nut-free)
    • ⅓ cup Swerve Sweetener
    • 1 tablespoon allulose
    • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum
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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the cream, milk, sweetener, and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil and cook one minute, stirring frequently.
    • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Sprinkle the surface with xanthan gum and whisk briskly to combine. Let the mixture cool at least 10 minutes and then pour into popsicle molds.
    • Freeze 1 hour, then push the sticks two thirds of the way into the popsicles and return to the freezer. Freeze until solid, at least 5 hours and up to overnight.
    • To unmold the popsicles, heat some water in a kettle and run it over the outside of the mold you want to release for 5 to 10 seconds. Gently tug the stick to remove the popsicle.
    Nutrition Facts
    Sugar Free Fudge Pops Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (1 popsicles)
    Calories 118 Calories from Fat 101
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 11.2g17%
    Carbohydrates 3.1g1%
    Fiber 1.5g6%
    Protein 1.44g3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional Disclaimer

    Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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    1. Jo says

      June 04, 2023 at 3:29 pm

      5 stars
      my friend lianed me her molds (4 pack) so i made half a recipe of this today. They were delicious. Because u don’t want to add a specialty item, next time I am going to pour them into a flat pan and then cut them into bars and eat with a spoon or make them into ice cream sandwiches.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        June 04, 2023 at 3:34 pm

        I think that’s a fabulous idea!

        Reply
    2. Martha Garmas says

      May 11, 2023 at 5:30 pm

      5 stars
      great recipe

      Reply
    3. Jill Frye says

      May 11, 2023 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      I swear that you must be psychic! Quite often you put out a recipe that I have been dreaming about. Here you go again! Fudgesicles have been my favorite always and I’m so glad to have a recipe for them. As I am lazy, however, I will probably just put them in a container and not bother with the sticks at all. Is that okay?

      Your biggest fan,
      Jill

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        May 12, 2023 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks, Jill!

        Reply
    4. Nicole Petersen says

      May 04, 2023 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is the most amazing frozen dessert I have made. I did use kroger carbmaster milk instead of almond milk and added some all natural PB. I know it affects the carb count but I honestly don’t care that much because I still know it is way better than
      regular ice cream and not
      $7/box. Thank you so much!
      Next I am trying the peppermint extract and those will be mine
      rbecause of one likes mint!!

      Reply
    5. Kathi says

      October 03, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      You really did outdo yourself. I added a pinch of salt and 1/8 tsp of cinnamon to enhance the chocolate flavor. Soooo good!!! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Will says

        May 24, 2023 at 6:45 pm

        Good to know!
        Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Jenna Frisby says

      September 09, 2022 at 2:23 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is simple and amazing. I make it all the time with no Xanthan gum and it still comes out great. Thank you so much for making recipes we can indulge in!

      Reply
    7. gloria guffey says

      August 31, 2022 at 10:09 am

      instead of popsicles can use place in container and eat in bowls

      Reply
    8. Mary Luecke says

      August 31, 2022 at 8:04 am

      Can I use the canned coconut milk/cream ins place of the heavy cream? Thank you.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 31, 2022 at 12:56 pm

        Absolutely!

        Reply
    9. Lisa Fetty says

      August 31, 2022 at 2:54 am

      Why Swerve? Is it taste or texture in recipes? I tried it once and thought it wasn’t pleasant, but tend to lean toward Lakanto.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 31, 2022 at 12:57 pm

        And I detest Lakanto because monkfruit has a strong aftertaste! We are all different. Please read this tutorial on sweeteners: https://alldayidreamaboutfood.com/best-keto-sweeteners/

        Reply
    10. Mary says

      August 06, 2022 at 8:20 am

      I used Monk fruit sugar because all I had and mine turned out hard as a rock ????

      Reply
    11. Marla J. Ybarra says

      August 02, 2022 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      My diabetic husband even said these tasted like the real thing!! They came out perfect and we absolutely loved them!! So now I am wondering how can I make banana fudge pops? I have the banana extract, and would love an all banana version, or 1/2 chocolate and 1/2 banana (like those old bullet style ones). Suggestions?
      thanks!!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 02, 2022 at 3:27 pm

        Look at my banana pudding recipe and use that! Triple it or quadruple it to make 6 or 8 pops.

        Reply
    12. Christine says

      July 17, 2022 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      I made these for me WOW they are so good all I can say is thanks for helping me get through my journey love you recipes so much

      Reply
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