Healthy Vegan Cake Pops Recipe
A cake pop as you've never seen it before: Healthy Vegan Cake Pops! This veganized version is gluten-free, oil-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free. An easy-to-make cake pops recipe that takes just 30 minutes!
Servings: 10 -15
Ingredients
- 10 oz vegan gluten free cake mix of choice (I used this mix, substituting flax eggs for eggs and applesauce for oil), prepared according to box directions
- 180 g vegan yogurt of choice I used this brand of vanilla coconut yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Let set aside to cool completely.
- Once cool, crumble cake into small pieces in a large bowl. Use your hands to break down, then add vegan yogurt and vanilla extract. Start to mix using a spatula until evenly incorporated. The texture should be a moist, truffle-like cake and you should be able to form balls that hold together.
- Roll about a tablespoon or two of the mixture into balls, packing firmly. I found it easiest to pack it like a snowball, versus rolling it between my palms. Depending on the type of cake you use, you might need to add more or less yogurt to achieve the perfect texture and you can also place the mixture in the fridge to firm up a bit.
- Meanwhile, vegan chocolate, and prepare your lollipop sticks. Place a stick into a cake ball, then coat in melted chocolate completely. Let excess drip off and cool on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or stick lollipops in a piece of floral foam or other material to keep it upright until dry.
Notes
Secrets to Success
- I highly recommend crumbling the cake with your hands for an even texture. It's therapeutic, although it feels almost wrong to crumble up a perfectly baked cake ???? Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty when you're incorporating the yogurt into the mix too!
- When preparing your cake pops, I recommend starting by rolling your balls before melting your chocolate to coat. This way, the chocolate won't harden while you're rolling. Alternatively, you can recruit a loved one to lend a helping hand and do it assembly-line style!
- Make sure you prepare a drip rack or cooling rack of some sort to allow excess melted chocolate coating to drip off. This will allow for an even coat all around the cake pop.
- Lollipop sticks are optional, but they do make things a little bit easier! If you prefer to make them cake balls (no sticks), just use a fork to coat your cake balls and let the excess melted chocolate run off.
- If you choose to use cake pop sticks, you can stick them in a piece of floral foam or other material to keep it upright until dry. Some use a block of styrofoam, but I find the floral foam works better as a cake pop stand.
Serving Tips
- These delicious treats can be served for an easy dessert, holidays, or as birthday cake pops!
- They are best enjoyed immediately but can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or eat frozen!
Storage Tips
- Store leftover vegan cake pops in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months! Defrost at room temperature, or eat frozen!