Healthy Toddler Dessert- Apple Caramel Pops

This is a must try if you are looking for healthy toddler desserts that the whole family can enjoy together! It is BEYOND delicious, we are obsessed at our house! It’s getting close to Halloween and caramel apples are a big deal around here, but me and the kids are never able to enjoy them. Traditional caramel apples are too hard, too sticky, way too much sugar to eat, while these Caramel Apple Pops are made with yummy, wholesome, nutritious ingredients. They are vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free. Apples are a nutritious fruit that toddlers can easily handle, providing them with vitamins, fiber, and natural sweetness. By making a healthier caramel alternative, you can offer your little one a sweet treat without resorting to refined sugars, preservatives, or heavy processed ingredients. They are rich in fiber, which helps support healthy digestion and keeps their tummies full. Apples are also a great source of vitamin C, which helps boost the immune system and aids in the absorption of iron. The best thing about these, it satisfies your child’s sweet tooth while providing them with important vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats.

The apple pops are very easy to make, with only a few ingredients. Made by blending apples, almond butter, date and some coconut milk, while the caramel is made by blending dates with a splash of vanilla and coconut milk. You can drizzle it on top of the apple pop or have some fun dipping it, or make an activity out of it with your kids and decorate the apple pop with the caramel however you want. I myself added the caramel in a ziplock bag and made a cute swirly design. These are excellent for any occasion, make them on a hot summer day, during fall for Halloween or if you have a little one teething, this is something they will surely enjoy.

What you need:

Blender

Popsicle Mold- I like to use one that comes with wooden popsicle sticks, but any one will work.

Here are two popsicle mold options you can use- popsicles 1, popsicles 2.

Substitutions:

Apple- If you don’t want to use apples you can replace with 2-3 bananas

Dates- I don’t recommend swapping the dates out in this recipe

Coconut milk- You can swap with 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup milk

If you enjoyed this recipe here are a few more you can check out:

Dairy-free Peach Ice Cream

Banana Baby Ice-Cream

Yogurt Fruit Cups