Creamy, sweet, and perfect for summer, these healthy fugesicles are dairy-free, paleo friendly, naturally sweetened with CBD-infused raw honey, and dunked in an easy homemade magic shell for a thick crunch of chocolate coating in every bite.
This post was created in partnership with Luce Farm.
Say hello to my new summer obsession: fudgesicles
They’re quick + easy to make, ultra cooling and refreshing on a hot day, and such a nostalgic treat.
Lately we’ve been popping a few out of the freezer, walking down to the beach, and attempting to not drip melty fudgesicle all over ourselves while watching the sunset; it’s truly a magical summer experience that doesn’t get any less enjoyable the older I get.
These rich, creamy, chocolatey pops of joy are infused with the nutritional power of hemp thanks to a very special ingredient: CBD, in the form of Luce Farm’s Hemp-Infused Honey. I’ve talked about their incredible medicinal honey before, but here’s a quick recap if you’re new to CBD:
- CBD (aka Cannabidiol) is made from the hemp plant and is completely legal in all 50 states. Luce Farm grows all their hemp on their organic family farm in Stockbridge, Vermont, and extracts the CBD using an environmentally friendly CO2 process that retains most of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients found in the hemp plant.
- CBD does not have THC in it; it is non-psychoactive and does not create a sense of euphoria in the brain. I can’t say this one loudly enough: CBD does not get you high!!
- CBD is reported to help support better sleep, calm stress and anxiety, protect the brain from degenerative diseases, alleviate pain and inflammation (think headaches, arthritis, muscle recovery from exercise, etc), and even help addicts stay in recovery! You can read more about the potential health benefits of hemp here and here.
And, while I absolutely love the health benefits of CBD, I’m also totally obsessed with the flavor of Luce Farm’s Hemp-Infused Honey. It’s florally sweet like most honey, but also has a mellow herbal flavor that has hints of pine and rosemary and pairs so beautifully with chocolate. I’ve also been known to just eat it off the spoon; it’s that good. [pssst: you can save 10% on all their products with code: BAKEDGREENS]
To create these hemp-infused fudgesicles you’ll need five basic ingredients:
A can of coconut milk
Luce Farm’s hemp-infused honey
Cocoa powder
Vanilla extract
and a pinch of salt
The ingredients get whisked together (or dumped in the blender and blended for literally 10 seconds) then poured into popsicle molds (<–affiliate link) and frozen until solid.
Then, once your fudgesicles are nice and firm, you’ll melt some dark chocolate with coconut oil to form an easy homemade magic shell that instantly hardens on your pops, and dunk each one until fully coated. I used two bars of my favorite fair trade + organic dark chocolate (<–affiliate link), but you could also use my homemade chocolate sauce recipe, using all coconut oil and no water to make your own magic shell with cocoa powder!
The end result is a sweet, slightly herbal fudgesicle that’s perfectly creamy and chocolatey. The layer of chocolate on the outside isn’t entirely necessary, but adds another layer of fun and a little bit of texture to these silky smooth frozen treats. I love biting into them once they’ve slightly softened, and the crisp chocolate breaks off into your mouth with a bite of melty fudgesicle…so good!
Whether you’re new to CBD or haven’t tried it yet, I think you are going to fall in love with Luce Farm. They are such incredibly kind, hardworking, down-to-earth people that care deeply about people + the planet, and their hemp products reflect all of their love and hard work. While the honey is my absolute favorite product of theirs, they also sell sublingual drops that you can just put under your tongue and swallow, if you aren’t a huge honey fan. I love taking those with me when I’m traveling so I can still have all the health benefits of hemp in my bag, without the fear of a sticky honey mess in my luggage.
Plus, when it pairs so well with chocolate, there’s no excuse not to get a little CBD lovin’ in your life.
So, grab yourself a jar of their honey and add fudgesicles to your to-do list. Trust me, you’ll be glad you did. [don’t forget to use the code BAKEDGREENS to save 10%-I’m not making money off this, just sharing bc I want you all to try this amazingness!]
If you make this recipe, let me know how it turns out by leaving a comment below or taking a picture and tagging me in it on Instagram. And if you have any questions about CBD, don’t hesitate to ask!
- 1 14-oz can full-fat coconut milk*
- 1/4 cup Luce Farm Hemp-Infused Honey
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 2 3-oz bars of your favorite dark chocolate (or 1 cup chocolate chips)
- 2 Tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 1. Put all fudgesicle ingredients into a mixing bowl and whisk until no lumps of cocoa remain (alternately, dump all ingredients into your blender and blend for about 10 seconds).
- 2. Pour into popsicle molds (or even small paper cups, or a muffin tin with paper liners, if you don't own a popsicle mold), insert sticks, and freeze until solid (about 4 hours).
- 3. Once popsicles are solid, break chocolate bars into pieces and put into a microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup with coconut oil. Microwave in 20 second increments, stopping to stir in-between, until melted. Mine took about 1 minute, total, to melt. (alternately, this can be done on the stovetop in a double boiler if you don't have a microwave)
- 4. Pour chocolate into a cup or jar about the size of your popsicles (I used a small half pint/8oz mason jar) and grab a plate that will fit your popsicles on it once they're dipped in chocolate.
- 5. Dunk each popsicle into the chocolate. If needed, use a spoon to coax some of the chocolate up to fully coat the pops. Put popsicles onto the plate, then transfer back into the freezer to keep frozen until you're ready to eat. Since the chocolate coating hardens immediately, you can eat these right away, if you'd like.
- *Be sure to use full-fat coconut milk, as it provides the creamy texture for the fudgesicles. If you'd like to make these with dairy, 1 3/4 cups of half + half or light cream would be a great swap.
- Depending on the volume of your popsicle molds, this recipe will yield anywhere from 4-6 popsicles.
- Vegan friends: if you don't eat honey, these fudgesicles taste great with maple syrup in place of it, and Luce Farm's hemp-infused coconut oil can be used in the chocolate coating instead of the filling!