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Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)

Unlike many homemade ice pops, these keto fudgesicles are ultra creamy and fudgy while being paleo and vegan. Super healthy avocados are the secret ingredient that you’ll never guess is in there!

Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)

I have tried to make fudgesicles at home many, many times before, but I never loved them enough to post on the blog. They always tasted yummy, but the texture was a little bit off. I wanted to recreate that creamy, fudgy, and soft texture that you can get from store-bought fudgesicles I used to love growing up, but they always turned out a bit too icy and runny when melted.

Creamy Keto Fudgesicles Recipe

Which is why I’m super stoked today to finally post a keto fudgesicles recipe with the perfect texture, in my humble opinion. It seriously tastes like regular fudgesicles that’s thick and velvety, but it’s actually really healthy dairy free!

The secret ingredient? Avocados! Using ripe avocados made the keto fudgesicles mixture super thick and, once frozen, carried on that creamy texture as well. And don’t worry, you’ll never guess that they are in there because you really can’t taste them at all!

Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)

How to Make Paleo & Vegan Fudgesicles With Maple Syrup (Not Keto)

I know not all my readers are keto or low carb, and may not feel the need to use zero carb sweeteners like erythritol in your recipes. If that’s the case for you, you can easily just use maple syrup with small adjustments to the ingredients.

All you need to do is reduce the coconut milk to 1/2 cup instead of 1 full cup, and replace the erythritol with the same amount of maple syrup. Even though you are halving the coconut milk, the ripe avocados are rich enough to not interfere with the creamy texture of the fudgesicles. It’s such a simple adjustment but works perfectly!

Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)
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Creamy Keto Fudgesicles (Paleo & Vegan)

Unlike many homemade ice pops, these keto fudgesicles are ultra creamy and fudgy while being paleo and vegan. Super healthy avocados are the secret ingredient that you'll never guess is in there!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Freezing time 4 hours
Servings 6 fudgesicles
Calories 218kcal

Ingredients

Equipment

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. The mixture should be creamy and thick.
  • Divide the mixture into 6 popsicle molds.
  • Push down the popsicle sticks into the middle of the mold.
  • Freeze for at least 4 hours.
  • When ready to eat, run the mold under warm water to remove the fudgesicles easily.

Notes

If you aren’t low carb, you can easily make this recipe paleo by adjusting the coconut milk amount to 1/2 cup and replacing erythritol with maple syrup.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fudgesicle | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2% | Vitamin C: 9.5% | Calcium: 2.4% | Iron: 11.2%
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Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake (Dairy Free, Paleo)

You are going to love this Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake, that’s made with healthy ingredients without spiking your blood sugar. It’s dairy free and paleo, with 6 grams of net carb!

Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake

MMMM MILKSHAKE. It’s one of those incredibly indulgent treats that I remember so fondly and miss so much ever since removing most dairy into my diet. While milkshakes are super delicious and wonderful, they are one of the popular desserts with the highest sugar content.

However, I’m always striving to healthify my favorite sweets and recreate them with cleaner and low carb substitutes, and I’m just obsessed with how this Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake turned out!

Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake Recipe

This keto mocha milkshake doesn’t contain any dairy or ice cream, but you’ll never guess by the amazingly thick and smooth texture. This creaminess comes from a combination of coconut milk, almond milk, and avocado, and thickened even more by blended ice cubes.

Also, the flavor from the mixture of cocoa powder and instant coffee is just divine with a touch of vanilla and sea salt. It’s my new favorite indulgence and, best of all, I don’t get a headache and feel crappy afterwards!

Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake
Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake

What Makes It Bulletproof?

The term “bulletproof” came from the popular bulletproof coffee that’s been trending in the low carb world. Instead of starting the day with high sugar foods that’ll have you suffering a blood sugar crash with a headache and that “hangry” feeling an hour later, a bulletproof drink is full of high quality fats that’ll give you sustained energy while keeping your mind focused.

The fat is from a saturated fat source like MCT oil, butter, and/or ghee, allowing your body to convert it to ketones, which your body uses much more efficiently than carbs and sugar. You are better able to burn body fat, your brain will stay much more focused, and you’ll be satiated without hunger pains for so much longer!

I also like to add grass fed collagen for that extra boost of protein and amazing nutrients it offers.

Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake

Quality Matters

Just like always, the quality of the ingredients is one of the important parts of any recipe or food. There are so many MCT oil and collagen brands out there with questionable ingredients from unclear sources and you definitely want to avoid those.

One of my favorite brands for these kinds of supplements that’s always crystal clear about where they source their ingredients and how they are farmed is Perfect Supplements. I’ve used many of their products and they are so effective, and I love that I don’t have to worry about and research their ingredients every time I purchase from them.

  • Perfect MCT Oil: There are many MCT oils are sourced from unsustainable palm oil or soy-based hexane, or contain genetically modified ingredients. Perfect MCT Oil is one of the cleanest and purest I’ve seen, and contains 100% C8 (caprylic acid) and C10 (capris acid). It has been batch tested to ensure that it contains nothing but coconuts. Plus, you really can’t taste it at all and it always makes my drinks extra frothy!
  • Perfect Hydrolyzed Collagen: One of the highest quality and most affordable collagens on the market! This one is grass fed, dissolves well in both cold and hot liquids, and you can’t taste it. They’ve tested it to ensure that there are no pesticides or hormones, and also that it’s free of glyphosates. Collagen is awesome because it’s an absorbable source of protein, improves the quality and strength of hair, skin and nails, supports joint health, and also improves gut function! I take this in my matcha every morning, and keep the single-serving packets around for travel and on-the-go!

If you want to make this Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake with quality ingredients, make sure to use check out Perfect Supplements and use the code GREATGRANDMA10 at checkout to get 10% off your entire order!

Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake

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Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake (Dairy Free, Paleo)

You are going to love this Bulletproof Keto Mocha Milkshake, that’s made with healthy ingredients without spiking your blood sugar. It’s dairy free and paleo, with 6 grams of net carb!
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 459kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients from coconut milk to MCT oil in a high powered blender, and blend until thick and creamy.
  • Pour into a glass and top with coconut whipped cream and/or shaved dark chocolate, if using.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2.9% | Vitamin C: 14.2% | Calcium: 16.2% | Iron: 12.7%
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Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding + Craveable Keto Cookbook Giveaway

This Paleo and Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious and healthy dessert or breakfast that comes together quickly and easily!

Paleo Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding

I was so excited to receive a review copy of Craveable Keto Cookbook by my fellow blogger Kyndra from Peace, Love, and Low Carb. While I’m not keto, I do tend to eat low carb because my body feels best eating this way, so I couldn’t wait to dig into her amazing low carb recipes.

What I found was SO MUCH MORE. Not only is this cookbook filled with 145 delicious recipes, the other half of the book is jam packed with incredible resources about the ketogenic diet, Kyndra’s inspiring weight loss journey, 5 different weekly meal plans, as well as guides to snacking and navigating alcohol, how to stock your keto kitchen, and other helpful tips and tricks on transitioning to a low carb lifestyle. I couldn’t believe the amount of work and heart that Kyndra clearly poured into this book.

Paleo Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding Paleo Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding

There are SO many recipes I want to try in this cookbook, like Keto Everything Bagels, Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, Philly Cheesesteak Casserole, and Flourless Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies, but I decided to start with something easy and simple with this keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding and share the recipe with you!

This Chia Seed Pudding is so chocolatey and decadent, I couldn’t believe it only has 2.5 grams of nets carbs per serving. The creamy pudding with the crunchy topping is just so addicting and it’s just a perfect healthy dessert when you are craving something sweet.

Giveaway time!

Before I share the recipe, I thought you might want to have a chance to grab this amazing keto/low carb resource! Enter below to win your very own FREE copy of Craveable Keto Cookbook:

This giveaway will be open for entry until February 4th at 11:59pm PST. The winner will be announced below and will also be contacted by email!

Can’t wait for the giveaway? You can purchase the cookbook HERE.

Hope you enjoy this Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding recipe, as a sneak peek of the cookbook!
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Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding

This Paleo and Keto Almond Joy Chia Seed Pudding is a delicious and healthy dessert or breakfast that comes together quickly and easily!
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Kyndra D. Holley

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine the milk, 1/4 cup of the coconut flakes, cocoa powder, erythritol, and vanilla extract in a blender. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the chia seeds and whisk vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the pudding to 4 individual serving bowls or cups and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hour. 
  • Top with almonds, remaining 1/4 cup of coconut flakes, and chocolate chips, if desired, before serving. 

Notes

Tip: If you are not a fan of the texture of chia seeds, you can add them to the blender in Step 1 for a smoother consistency. 

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