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.