Vegan Salted Caramel and Chocolate Swirl Ice Pops

These vegan salted caramel and chocolate swirl ice pops are a delightful treat for hot summer days. Creamy coconut cream is sweetened with maple syrup and coconut sugar, then flavored with vanilla and a hint of sea salt. The addition of cocoa powder and vegan chocolate chips creates a luscious chocolate swirl throughout the pops.

Ingredients:

• 1 can 14 oz coconut cream
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

In a saucepan, combine coconut cream, maple syrup, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt over medium heat

Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, then remove from heat

Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls

In one bowl, stir in cocoa powder until fully incorporated

In the other bowl, fold in vegan chocolate chips

Layer the two mixtures into ice pop molds, alternating between the chocolate and caramel mixtures

Using a skewer or knife, gently swirl the mixtures together for a marbled effect

Insert ice pop sticks into each mold

Freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely solid

Once frozen, remove the ice pops from the molds and enjoy!