Clean the strawberries and remove the greens. Cut into small chunks and place in a saucepan. add sugar and cook on medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the stove and leave to cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, soak de-pitted Medjool dates in hot water for 10-15 minutes, then drain and place in a blender. Add plant-based milk of choice and peanut butter and blend into a fine paste. Leave in the blender until the strawberries are cooled.
Add cooled strawberries to the blender and blend until smooth.
Divide into ice pop molds and pop a stick into each.
Place in the freezer until solid.
Once they are firm, take them out of the molds and sprinkle with melted chocolate and freeze-dried strawberries.
Recipe by Anja Burgar | Use your Noodles | www.useyournoodles.eu