These healthy Heart Brownie Pops are perfect for Valentine’s Day parties, or as a fun, protein-packed treat. Made with my favorite chickpea brownie recipe, they’re naturally sweetened with dates and make an ideal dessert for kids and adults alike!
Heart Brownie Pop Ingredients & Accessories:
- Chickpeas – Simply drain and rinse a can of chickpeas, or if you prefer, you can use 1 ¾ cup of soaked chickpeas.
- Pitted Dates – I recommend soaking dates in hot water for 5 minutes to soften them before blending. Dates are a great natural sweetener full of fiber, antioxidants, and minerals.
- Peanut Butter – Choose one with no added sugar or oils.
- Cacao Powder and Applesauce – Ensure both are unsweetened for a healthier treat.
- Coconut Oil – This comes in a jar. I measure out the amount of coconut oil and microwave it to change it from solid to liquid.
- Vanilla Extract – I’m a big fan of pure vanilla extract.
- Natural sprinkles
- Heart mold – This is the mold I used.
- Popsicle sticks – These are the food-safe popsicle stick that I use
How to Store Heart Brownie Pops for Best Freshness
I recommend storing the brownie pops in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Then I would let the dessert sit out for about 10 minutes before serving.
FAQs: Making Perfect Heart Brownie Pops
I don’t have sprinkles, is there anything else I could do?
Another method is placing colored chocolate at the bottom of the mold. I mix beet powder into white chocolate for a naturally dyed chocolate.
Can I freeze these?
Yes, these brownie pops can definitely be made ahead and frozen until it’s party time!
How do I soak the dates?
Soak dates by heating a cup of water, then placing the dates in it for 5 minutes, and lastly draining before blending.
Why do I sweeten my brownies with dates?
Dates are a wonderful natural sweetener! They are full of fiber, which prevents blood sugar spikes and aids with digestion. This dried fruit is also full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to aid in immunity and heart health.
Here are some other recipes that are sweetened with dates:
More Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes to Try
Heart Brownie Pops
Ingredients
Chickpea Brownie Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 cup pitted dates soaked in hot water for 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup cacao powder
- 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate melted
- 1 tsp coconut oil or MCT oil
- natural pink and/or red sprinkles
- 6 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F and lightly grease a silicone heart mold.
- Process together all of the brownie ingredients until smooth. Fill the cavities of the mold about 2/3 of the way. Use a spatula to smooth the tops and bake for 25 minutes. Let cool in the refrigerator.
- Once the brownies have cooled, carefully remove the brownies from the mold. Wash and thoroughly dry the mold.
- Mix together the melted chocolate and oil. Add sprinkles to the bottom of the mold and then cover with melted chocolate, using a knife or baby spoon to spread out. Insert the brownies back into the mold.
- Place in the freezer for 20 minutes to make sure the chocolate has completely set before carefully removing the brownies. Don’t try to remove them too early or the brownies will break. I found stretching the mold so that the sides of the brownie became unstuck and then pushing from the bottom helped.
- Insert a popsicle stick and enjoy!
Did you try these Pumpkin Brownie Pops? Tag me on Instagram at @healthyholme with your creations!
