Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles

These Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles are the perfect homemade popsicles for the whole family! They're rich and creamy and are made with all whole foods plant based and simple ingredients!

As the temperatures rise, cold desserts are all I am craving. Homemade popsicles like these and my Vegan Cherry Mango Popsicles are my go-to summer treats because they're super easy to make and so delicious!

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• Why Add Matcha To These Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles?
• What Makes Tenchi Ceremonial Organic Matcha Special?
• What Makes These Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles Healthy?
• Ingredients For These Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles:
• How To Make These Matcha Popsicles:
• Substitutions:
• Frequently Asked Questions:
• Related Vegan Ice Cream Recipes:
• Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles
• FOOD SAFETY:
• More Vegan Recipes With Matcha Kari:

Why Add Matcha To These Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles?

These Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles are not only delicious, but they are also super healthy too. These homemade popsicles are made with clean ingredients like coconut milk and Medjool dates, but they also contain a superfood: matcha! I am relatively new to the world of matcha, but I have quickly become obsessed. Previously I had no idea how incredible matcha was. That quickly changed when I discovered Matcha.com and the incredible amount of resources available on the website.

Matcha.com is the ultimate resource for all things matcha. They have a wide variety of matcha blends to choose from, as well as an abundance of information about matcha and all its amazing health benefits! The first time I went on their website I must have spent hours just reading through all the information.

Matcha is technically a type of green tea. However, matcha is grown differently than green tea. Due to the way, it is grown it becomes more nutrient-dense. Matcha is full of chlorophyll which gives it its vibrant green color, antioxidants, and is especially full of ECGC (catechins) which is an incredibly powerful antioxidant.

Matcha can have a bold flavor. Therefore if you're not a fan of the natural taste, but still want to experience the health benefits, try incorporating it in easy recipes like these vegan mint chocolate chip popsicles!

What Makes Tenchi Ceremonial Organic Matcha Special?

Tenchi Ceremonial Organic Matcha is perfect for these creamy mint chocolate chip popsicles for a couple of reasons.

First, this matcha is the perfect natural green food coloring. It has that perfect vibrant blue/green hue that is essential to any mint chocolate chip ice cream. I can't emphasize how horrible artificial colors are for you, so I always recommend using natural sources of color.

Second, the Tenchi matcha is grown in the oldest and most famous tea farm in Japan. It's only harvested once a year and receives the highest level of attention. Because of how it is grown and attended to, it is the most nutrient-dense matcha of any organic matcha.

That's why I love using it for these matcha popsicles. Although this vegan mint chocolate popsicle recipe is made with whole foods plant-based ingredients that are all healthy and full of macronutrients and fiber, it doesn't contain a lot of micronutrients. This is why matcha is the perfect addition to this recipe!

It adds antioxidants, polyphenols, and L-theanine without changing the flavor at all! I love using this matcha for no-bake vegan desserts like these popsicles, or just enjoying it by itself in a latte. You can easily make a latte with this flavor using similar ingredients.

I do have a Matcha Kari discount code if you are interested in investing in high-quality matcha: "TANVEGAN" which gets you 20% off your matcha purchase at Matcha.com.

What Makes These Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles Healthy?

This vegan mint chocolate chip popsicle recipe is extra special because they are super healthy! What does this mean? This recipe is:

• REFINED SUGAR-FREE - This recipe is naturally sweetened and does not contain processed sugar.
• OIL-FREE - This recipe is free of oils that are commonly added to vegan desserts such as coconut oil. I prefer to make oil-free recipes because the whole foods plant-based version of the ingredients contain the same healthy fats with added fiber.
• DAIRY-FREE - This recipe does not contain any milk products, and is instead made with non-dairy milk
• GLUTEN-FREE - This recipe is completely free of any gluten.
• WHOLE FOODS PLANT-BASED - This recipe does not contain highly processed, or refined ingredients, and is instead made with natural ingredients.

Ingredients For These Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles:

• Raw Cashews - The base of this mint chocolate chip ice cream is raw cashews. When soaked and blended, raw cashews, make the creamiest vegan ice cream base.
• Coconut Milk - The second key ingredient to making the creamiest vegan ice cream popsicles is coconut milk (the kind you find in the can).
• Medjool Dates - I like to sweeten my ice cream recipes using Medjool dates because they are full of vitamins and minerals and contain lots of fiber which helps to not spike your blood sugar as much.
• Matcha Kari Tenchi Ceremonial Organic - I strongly recommend using this matcha in particular when it comes to this homemade popsicle recipe. It's less bitter than other matcha varieties and has the perfect minty green color. Again, my code: "TANVEGAN" gets you 20% off!
• Pure Peppermint Extract - This is what gives these mint popsicles the perfect minty flavor. Make sure to use pure mint extract, and not artificial mint flavoring.
• Vanilla Extract -I like to add a little vanilla extract to these popsicles to balance out the mint flavor.
• Vegan Chocolate Chips - Any brand of vegan chocolate chips will work perfectly. I recommend using a naturally sweetened, or sugar-free chocolate chip.
• Cacao Nibs (optional) - If you want to add an additional crunch to this mint chocolate chip recipe, you can add cacao nibs to this recipe.

See the recipe card for quantities.

How To Make These Matcha Popsicles:

Making these Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles are the perfect summer treat because they're super easy to make.

First, soak your cashews and dates together for at least 2 hours, or overnight. I like to soak mine in just enough water to cover the dates and cashews completely. Strain the dates and cashews. You can save the water and add it to smoothies and nut milk (it's super sweet).

Next add your soaked dates, cashews, matcha, and pure peppermint extract to a high speed blender. Blend until silky smooth (about a minute on high).

Pour the cashew ice cream mixture into your popsicle molds, insert popsicle sticks, and freeze for at least 2 hours. Once frozen all the way through, melt your vegan chocolate chips. Once melted decorate the mint popsicles however you like. I like dipping mine into a cup of melted chocolate or drizzling the chocolate over it.

For the perfect chocolate chip crunch sprinkle, or mix in cacao nibs when the chocolate is still warm and melted! Allow the chocolate to cool in the freezer (about 5 minutes), and serve!

Substitutions:

These creamy mint chocolate chip popsicles are great because there are plenty of easy and simple substitutions that can be made. Whether you have an allergy to a particular ingredient, don't have it on hand, or simply want to explore different options I got you! Here are some of the most common substitutions:

• Coconut Cream - If you want an extra rich and creamy mint chocolate chip popsicle, you can use coconut cream instead of coconut milk. This is a 1:1 substitution.
• Maple Syrup - If you want this homemade popsicle recipe to be date-free, you can use maple syrup as a natural sweetener. Use ½ cup of maple syrup instead of dates.
• Peppermint Essential Oil - You can use a food-grade peppermint essential oil in place of peppermint extract.

If you have a question about a particular ingredient that is not mentioned, ask about it in the comment section and I'll get back to you with an answer as soon as possible!

Frequently Asked Questions:

Related Vegan Ice Cream Recipes:

Looking for more delicious summer treats to enjoy on a hot day? Try some of my other homemade ice cream recipes!

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FOOD SAFETY:

It's important to always practice good food safety habits whenever you are in the kitchen.

• Wash hands before handling food
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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