Keto Popsicles
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These keto popsicles are smooth and creamy and require just 3 ingredients. Easy to customize and just 2 grams of net carbs.
Nowadays, there are plenty of sugar-free popsicles at the grocery store, but they often cost a small fortune and come with long ingredient lists. After developing and testing my own keto popsicle recipe, I can confidently say it’s not only more affordable but also far superior in flavor and texture.
It took some experimentation to get the recipe just right, but I didn’t need to start from scratch. To create a truly indulgent, Magnum-style popsicle, I adapted my keto ice cream and coconut ice cream recipes, froze the mixture in popsicle molds, and finished each bar with a dip in sugar free chocolate.
The end result is a rich, creamy popsicle with a crisp chocolate coating that no one would ever guess is low in carbs!
Table of Contents
Why make my low carb popsicles
- Easy to customize. The base is vanilla-flavored, but you can change it up with endless flavor combinations. I’ll include them below.
- 3 key ingredients. All you NEED is coconut milk, vanilla, and sweetener. The rest is up to you.
- No coconut flavor. If you’re not a big coconut fan, then fear not! There is absolutely no residual coconut flavor in these ice cream popsicles.
Key Ingredients
Here’s what goes into my sugar free popsicles, along with kitchen notes. The complete list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
- Canned coconut milk. You must use full-fat coconut milk from a can. There is no need to chill it prior, as it will be heated up to mix with the other ingredients.
- Vanilla extract. It gives a lovely vanilla flavor and masks any potential coconut flavor.
- Granulated sweetener of choice. I recently retested this with allulose, and its easily the best sweetener to use as it dissolves like sugar. Monk fruit is okay, but it can sometimes be a little grainy.
- Chocolate. Optional, but to coat the popsicles. I use sugar free chocolate chips.
How to make keto popsicles
Step 1- Combine ingredients. In a small saucepan over low heat, add the ingredients. Stir until the sweetener dissolves, then remove the pan from the heat.
Step 2- Rest. Cover the pan and let it sit for two hours so it can cool.
Step 3- Freeze. Whisk the mixture and pour it into 8 popsicle molds, then insert a popsicle stick in each. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
Step 4- Add toppings. If dipping the popsicles in chocolate, melt the chocolate in a large bowl. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the popsicles from the molds and dip them in the melted chocolate. Place them on the lined sheet and freeze until the chocolate is firm.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Adjust sweetness. Taste the ice cream mixture before pouring it into the molds. If you want it sweeter, add a little extra sweetener.
- Swap the coconut milk. If you don’t want to use coconut milk, heavy cream will also work.
- Whisk the mixture. As the coconut mixture cools, you might notice a thin film on the top. That’s totally fine; just give it a good whisk until it’s smooth again.
- Run the molds under warm water. I’ve found that popsicle molds can be tricky to remove the popsicles from. If you’re having trouble, try running the molds under warm water until the popsicles release.
Flavor variations
As mentioned earlier, the base recipe for these popsicles is vanilla, but they’re SO easy to customize. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Strawberry lemonade. Combine base ingredients plus ½ cup of strawberries, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, and blend until smooth.
- Triple berry. Combine base ingredients with ½ cup of berries (I prefer raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries) in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Chocolate. Add 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
- Mint chocolate chip. Swap the vanilla extract for peppermint extract and fold in ½ cup of sugar-free chocolate chips right before pouring into the molds.
- Mojito. Add 2 tablespoons of lime juice and a few sprigs of mint.
How to store leftovers
To freeze: Popsicles should be stored in the freezer, preferably in their popsicle molds. That said, they won’t fit in the molds after they’ve been dipped in chocolate, so simply store them in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
✅ Nutrition reviewed
“These keto popsicles are one of the few frozen desserts I recommend to both clients watching their carbs or those who want a lighter dessert. Coconut milk is full of healthy fats and there is no refined sugar, which balances blood sugar levels.” – Felicia Newell, MScAHN, RD, CPT.
Keto Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 13.5 ounce cans full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup allulose or monk fruit
- 1 cup sugar free chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add all the ingredients into it and place it over low heat. Once it warms up, stir it regularly so the sweetener dissolves. Once it has dissolved, remove the pan from the heat.
- Cover the pan and let it sit for two hours, for the vanilla flavor to infuse into the coconut milk and for it to cool completely.
- Whisk the mixture well then transfer it into 8 popsicle molds. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight, to firm up.
- If you'd like to dip them in chocolate, melt the chocolate in a large bowl. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Remove the popsicles from the molds and moving quickly, dip them in the melted chocolate and place them on the lined sheet. Place them back in the freezer for the chocolate to firm up.
Notes
- Tips: See my recipe tips above for making the best popsicles.
- Coating: I added 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts.
- Leftovers: Popsicles should always be stored in the freezer, preferably in their popsicle molds.
Nutrition
More keto frozen desserts
- Keto ice cream bars– The ‘bread’ is layers of my keto brownies with creamy ice cream in the middle.
- Protein ice cream– A protein boost and a frozen treat? Each scoop of this ice cream packs in 15 grams!
- Sugar free ice cream– This is my partner’s favorite dessert when he’s watching his sugar!
- Sugar free frozen yogurt– You won’t believe whaty yogurt and sweetener can achieve!
very good
I have made lots of you recipes and all have been good.
What’s the nutrition info after dipping in chocolate/peanuts??
Haven’t calculated it, you can amend it based on the brand you use!
Great recipe, Arman!
One question, have you tried this recipe with Oat Milk? I have heart issues and the saturated fat in coconut milk is something I’m supposed to avoid.
Thank you!!
Hi Mike! Unfortunately not for this recipe- I do have an oat milk ice cream recipe that you can try instead 🙂
Can you use anything else besides coconut milk? I absolutely hate the taste of coconut, even if it is faint.
Not that I’ve tried- for the popsicles to remain creamy and smooth, coconut milk from a can works the best 🙂