Description
Chocolate-covered banana pops are a fun and healthy frozen treat for kids. They are easy to make and can be customized with different toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (but not overly soft)
- 4 wooden popsicle sticks or skewers
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- Assorted toppings (e.g., sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and cut each in half crosswise.
- Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half, about halfway through.
- Place the banana halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- While the bananas are freezing, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, or using a double boiler. If using, stir in the coconut oil until combined.
- Once the bananas are firm, dip each frozen banana half into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Let any excess chocolate drip off.
- Immediately sprinkle with your desired toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Place the decorated banana pops back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for another 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is fully set and the pops are firm.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a thinner chocolate coating, add a little more coconut oil.
- If you don’t have popsicle sticks, you can still freeze the banana pieces and dip them, then eat them with a fork.
- Experiment with different chocolate types, like white chocolate or flavored chocolate.
- These are a great way to use up bananas that are getting a little too ripe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop
- Calories: 150-200 (approx., varies with toppings)
- Sugar: 15-25g (approx., varies with chocolate and toppings)
- Sodium: 5-10mg (approx.)
- Fat: 8-12g (approx., varies with chocolate and toppings)
- Saturated Fat: 5-8g (approx., varies with chocolate and toppings)
- Unsaturated Fat: 3-4g (approx., varies with chocolate and toppings)
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g (approx., varies with chocolate and toppings)
- Fiber: 2-3g (approx.)
- Protein: 2-3g (approx.)
- Cholesterol: 0-5mg (approx., varies with chocolate)