Description
Delicious and refreshing frozen chocolate covered bananas made with ripe bananas dipped in melted semisweet chocolate and optional toppings. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for warm days, snack time, or a healthy treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pops
- 4 ripe bananas, cut in half
- 8 wooden popsicle sticks
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/3 cup chopped nuts
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Insert a wooden popsicle stick into each banana half firmly to create banana pops. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Freeze the Bananas: Place the baking sheet with banana pops into the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours or until the bananas are completely firm and frozen through.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the Bananas: Remove the frozen banana pops from the freezer. Quickly dip each banana into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly and thoroughly.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets for added texture and flavor.
- Set the Coating: Place the coated bananas back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer for another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden completely.
- Serve: Once the chocolate coating is firm, serve the frozen chocolate covered bananas directly from the freezer for a cool and satisfying treat.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to ensure they hold well during freezing and dipping.
- Experiment with different toppings such as crushed pretzels, mini chocolate chips, or granola for variety.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana half
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
