Description
These Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas are a delightful and healthy snack or dessert that combines ripe bananas dipped in rich melted chocolate and your choice of crunchy toppings. Perfect for a refreshing treat on a hot day, they freeze to a satisfying texture and are easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Bananas
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and halved crosswise
Chocolate Coating
- 1½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
Toppings
- ½ cup chopped peanuts, crushed pretzels, sprinkles, or shredded coconut (choose your preferred topping)
Others
- 8 wooden popsicle sticks or skewers
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Insert a wooden stick into each banana half firmly and place all banana pops on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Freeze the Bananas: Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the bananas for at least 1 hour or until they are completely firm to the touch. This step is crucial for the chocolate to adhere properly.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the Bananas: Remove the frozen bananas from the freezer. Dip each banana half into the melted chocolate, using a spoon if needed to cover them evenly with the chocolate coating.
- Add Toppings: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle your chosen topping such as chopped peanuts, crushed pretzels, sprinkles, or shredded coconut onto the chocolate-coated bananas before the chocolate hardens.
- Freeze Again: Place the coated bananas back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the freezer for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set and hardened.
- Serve: Serve the banana pops straight from the freezer for the best frozen treat experience, or let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes if you prefer a slightly softer texture.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe vegan.
- For a decorative touch, drizzle melted white chocolate or peanut butter over the bananas before the final freezing step.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the sweetest flavor and creamiest texture.
- Store leftover banana pops in an airtight container in the freezer to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
