Pineapple Popsicles with Protein
These Pineapple Popsicles are easy to make and contain protein to keep you full while satisfying that sweet tooth! Made with simple ingredients, like pineapple and banana, they are both nutritious and delicious.
Looking for a fun treat to help you cool off?
Try these Pineapple Popsicles that contain protein powder to keep you full and satisfied.
They are made with nutritious ingredients, healthy enough to have for breakfast or for a sweet treat in the afternoon.
However, the best part is that they are incredibly easy to make!
Nutritional Benefits
This recipe is filled with nutritional value, each ingredient providing a variety of benefits.
- Almond Milk – a good source of essential nutrients, including calcium, vitamin E, magnesium, and potassium.
- Frozen Pineapple Chunks – promotes digestive health as well as immune, heart and bone health.
- Banana – an excellent source of potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, and fiber.
- Ground Ginger (Optional) – improves both digestive and metabolic health while also containing anti-inflammatory properties.
- Protein Powder (I used a Pineapple Protein Powder, like this one) – protein is great for muscle growth and repair. So this is also a great post-workout snack option!
Tips and Tricks for Making Popsicles
Frozen Fruit. Do not use fresh fruit for this recipe.
However, you can freeze the fresh fruit ahead of time, which is what I do for the bananas.
By using frozen fruit, it will create that perfect popsicle texture.
Add enough liquid BUT not too much. For an easy pour, you want to make sure that the mixture is thin enough.
However, you don’t want it to be too thin as the texture would become watery and then icy when frozen.
Freeze overnight. You want to make sure the popsicles are fully set.
If you remove them from the freezer too soon, you won’t be able to take them out of the mold.
Step by Step Process Photos Making Pineapple Popsicles
The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Make sure you are using a gluten-free protein and then this recipe is naturally gluten-free!
Most protein powders will work, however, I have not tested with all types. I have used whey based proteins and they work great. I think vegan proteins will work well too and create a creamy texture.
That is fine! Omit the protein powder completely and the popsicles will still come out great. Just decrease the amount of liquid, start by adding 3/4 cup then add in small increments until easy to pour. If you’d like, add some greek yogurt (or preferred yogurt of choice) to thicken.
Pineapple Popsicles will remain the most fresh for about 1 month in the freezer.
This recipe is extremely healthy! Filled with antioxidants, fiber as well as a variety of vitamins and minerals from the pineapple alone.
Pineapple Popsicles with Protein
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Almond Milk, or Coconut Water, Coconut Milk or Milk of Choice
- 1 Banana, frozen
- 1 cup Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- 2 servings Pineapple Protein Powder
Instructions
- To a blender, add the almond milk or liquid of choice
- Add the frozen banana, pineapple chunks and protein powder
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides as needed
- Pour into the popsicle molds
- Freeze overnight
- Enjoy!