Creamy Vegan Hazelnut Popsicles

Name: Vegan Hazelnut Popsicles
Prep time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 can full-fat coconut milk,* (see notes); ⅔ cups roasted shelled hazelnuts,** (see notes); ¼ cup coconut nectar or maple syrup, (I used coconut nectar); 1 tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup roasted shelled hazelnuts, (finely chopped**); 1 Tbsp coconut nectar or maple syrup (I used coconut nectar); 1 Tbsp coconut sugar; 2 tsp cacao powder; ½ tsp vanilla extract

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With candied hazelnuts, these delicious popsicles are the perfect mixture of creamy and crunchy. If you are a hazelnut lover, this truly decadent treat is for you.

These popsicles deliver an indulgent hazelnut cream, plus the satisfying crunch of candied hazelnuts. They’re creamy, loaded with hazelnut flavor, and packed with healthy fats, making them a wholesome yet scrumptious dessert. Best of all? They’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo and secretly vegan.

I wanted to make this popsicle flavor because I kept buying hazelnut popsicles from a vegan ice cream brand I love. It’s a hazelnut cream stuffed with candied cashews in a chocolate sauce. They are incredibly delicious, but then I thought, why not make them myself?

My version is just as scrumptious but cheaper and definitely healthier. I also switched the cashews for more hazelnuts and, instead of a chocolate sauce, I candied them with a little bit of cacao powder. The result is nothing short of amazing. You won’t believe these luscious creamy popsicles are also vegan and wholesome. They were a bit hit with Juan and my family. Even my dad loved them, and he is not into healthy vegan food. So I know this healthy vegan dessert is going to win over even the most skeptical eaters.

These creamy crunchy pops can also be a delicious gluten-free dessert for someone with gluten allergies or sensitivities. And did I mention they are super easy to make and only require 6 ingredients?! What’s not to love?

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE VEGAN HAZELNUT POPSICLES

Super Creamy: Thanks to a combination of roasted hazelnuts and coconut milk, these popsicles are irresistibly smooth and creamy.

Rich Hazelnut Flavor: If you love the taste of hazelnuts, these popsicles are bursting with it. Think of a velvety hazelnut cream studded with candied hazelnuts. A dream come true.

Crunchy Candied Hazelnuts: Adding candied hazelnuts to the mix gives these popsicles the perfect texture contrast, with bits of sweet crunch in every bite.

Wholesome Ingredients: Made with natural sweeteners and no refined sugars, these treats are as healthy as they are delicious. Plus, they’re gluten-free!

Easy to Make: You only need a few ingredients and less than 20 minutes to whip up this vegan treat. Minimal effort, maximum satisfaction.

INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED

Roasted shelled hazelnuts: This is the base of the popsicles and the crunchy filling. I recommend buying roasted shelled hazelnuts, I really don’t recommend doing this at home. I tried roasting them and removing the skin myself and ended up with a gritty ice cream filled with soggy candied hazelnuts. I know roasted hazelnuts cost a bit more, but they are worth it.

Coconut Milk: Full-fat -canned- coconut milk makes these popsicles ultra-creamy and decadent. Light coconut milk is not going to give you the same richness.

Coconut Nectar or Maple Syrup: A natural sweetener that complements the hazelnut flavor perfectly. I always use coconut nectar, but feel free to use maple syrup instead.

Vanilla Extract: A dash of vanilla enhances the overall flavor.

THE PERFECT SUMMER TREAT

These vegan hazelnut popsicles are the ultimate summer treat—perfectly creamy, subtly sweet, and crunchy in all the right places. Whether you’re vegan or not, everyone is bound to fall in love with these wholesome popsicles. With only a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, they’re the perfect make-ahead dessert for hot summer days.

Love this healthy ice cream recipe, then you might also like these 5-Ingredient Strawberries and Cream Pops, Creamy Chocolate Walnut Popsicles or this lovely Watermelon Nice Cream.

If you give this easy vegan dessert a try, let us know what you think in the comments below, and don’t forget to tag us on Instagram @mondaydreamsblog so we can see your beautiful creations!

Vegan Hazelnut Popsicles

These decadent nutty popsicles are made with simple, nourishing ingredients, and are so creamy and delicious. They also happen to be vegan, paleo, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Mediterranean Diet Friendly, Plant-based, Vegan

Keyword creamy popsicle, gluten-free, hazelnut recipes, healthy desserts, plant based recipe, vegan desserts, vegan popsicles

Prep Time 20

Chill Time 5

Servings 6

Ingredients

HAZELNUT POPSICLES:

1 can full-fat coconut milk,* see notes
⅔ cups roasted shelled hazelnuts,** see notes
¼ cup coconut nectar or maple syrup, I used coconut nectar
1 tsp vanilla extract

CANDIED HAZELNUTS:

½ cup roasted shelled hazelnuts, finely chopped**
1 Tbsp coconut nectar or maple syrup I used coconut nectar
1 Tbsp coconut sugar
2 tsp cacao powder
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

CANDIED HAZELNUTS:

Preheat the oven to 325 °F / 160 °C. Place the chopped hazelnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add coconut nectar or maple syrup, coconut sugar, cacao powder and vanilla extract. Stir until all the hazelnut pieces are coated in the sugary mixture. Roast in the oven for 12 - 15 minutes, stirring every 4 – 5 minutes to prevent them from burning. Watch them closely because they burn easily. They should be fragrant, bubbly and darker in color.
Remove from the oven. Let cool completely before chopping into small pieces.

HAZELNUT POPSICLES:

Add coconut milk, roasted hazelnuts, coconut nectar or maple syrup and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, this might take a few minutes.
Add one big tablespoon of candied hazelnuts to each popsicle mold. Now fill ¾ of the mold with hazelnut ice cream. Divide the rest of the candied hazelnuts among the six popsicle molds and fill each mold with the remaining hazelnut ice cream. You can use a knife to spread the candied hazelnuts evenly.
Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 5 hours.
Enjoy this decadent treat!

Notes

* Full-fat -canned- coconut milk makes these popsicles ultra-creamy and decadent. Light coconut milk is not going to give you the same richness.
** I recommend buying roasted shelled hazelnuts, I really don’t recommend doing this at home. I tried roasting them and removing the skin myself and ended up with a gritty ice cream filled with soggy candied hazelnuts. I know roasted hazelnuts cost a bit more, but they are worth it.

Gaby

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