(Note: this post was originally published on August 23, 2020. It has since been updated with a few tweaks.)
If you're looking for an easy, refreshing, and delicious summer treat, then you've come to the right place. These coffee and banana popsicles are the coolest summer dessert (or maybe even breakfast!) around, especially since they're made with nourishing whole-food ingredients.
I love everything about these whimsical coffee popsicles. They have a decadent, creamy texture thanks to pureed banana and peanut butter. They also have a phenomenal flavor; peanut butter and banana is obviously a classic pairing, and adding coffee brings it all to life. The combination of coffee and banana is what prompted me to call them "wired monkey" popsicles (you'll also want to check out my Vegan "Wired Monkey" Muffins too!).
These popsicles are easy, versatile, and much healthier than store-bought options. You'll just blend together some cooled coffee, a couple bananas, and a big dollop of peanut butter, then pour it into popsicle molds. They take about five minutes of hands-on time and could easily be made in small paper cups if you don't have popsicle molds. These peanut butter popsicles have some protein and healthy fats too, and they contain no added sugar aside from the chocolate drizzle, so they're a treat that actually feels satisfying.
There are a lot of ways you can tailor these creamy peanut butter popsicles to suit your own tastes and dietary preferences. To keep them vegan, make sure to choose vegan chocolate. If you want to avoid added sugar, omit the chocolate drizzle or use unsweetened chocolate. If you can't eat peanuts, any nut/seed butter will work in place of the peanut butter; you can also try using coconut cream or yogurt instead.
Although these popsicles are a great summer dessert, they can also work beautifully as a make-ahead and refreshing breakfast for a hot morning. If you want to make them into breakfast, you can omit the chocolate and instead blend in a few dollops of high-protein yogurt and/or protein powder to make them more substantial. You can even dip the finished popsicles in yogurt and then roll them in granola to enhance the breakfast feel. If you're intrigued by the idea of starting your day with popsicles, check out my Berry Banana Breakfast Popsicles too.
Don't have molds? No worries; you can easily make these banana popsicles in paper cups instead. The recipe as written should fill about four regular-size popsicle molds, three large paper cups, or six small paper cups.
I'm very happy to be partnering with Paradiso Farm Coffee to bring you this recipe. They roast artisan small-batch coffee in the town just south of ours and have a wonderful, creative line-up of whole beans.
This coffee popsicle recipe is designed to go with their innovative Rogue Roast. If you're a coffee connoisseur, you'll know that light roasts are all the rage right now. And while light roasts are interesting and subtle, I personally prefer a big, bold, rich dark roast. Their Rogue Roast is deep, dark, and bursting with flavor, but has no bitterness or burnt aftertaste like so many dark roasts do.
Here's what you'll need for this peanut butter popsicle recipe, as well as some thoughts, tips, and possible substitutions. If you make any substitutions, I'd love to hear about it in the comments section below.
I can't wait for you to try these unique coffee, peanut butter, and banana popsicles. The flavors go really beautifully together and the texture is creamy and decadent. They're a little bit sweet, a little bit nutty, very refreshing, and have an invigorating kick of caffeine.
They're also a treat you can feel good about enjoying since they're made with simple, whole-food ingredients. Thanks to protein-rich nut butter, naturally-sweet banana, and antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, as well as the option to blend in some protein powder and/or yogurt, these peanut butter popsicles can even work for breakfast.
Vegan Mocha Banana ("Wired Monkey") Muffins
It makes me so happy to hear from you and see your creations! Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think about this recipe. If you post a photo on Instagram, hashtag #TheRogueBrusselSprout and tag me (@TheRogueBrusselSprout) in the post text so that I'm sure to see it.
Disclosure: I received free product from Paradiso Farm. However, all opinions and thoughts are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep The Rogue Brussel Sprout running.
These easy coffee popsicles feature sweet banana, creamy peanut butter, and a jolt of caffeine. They're the most satisfying summer treat (or maybe even breakfast!).
Did you make this recipe? Did you make substitutions? How did you serve it? Any helpful tips? Please share your thoughts, since these insights are really useful to both me and to other readers.
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