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Frozen chocolate covered bananas are the ultimate easy treat—sweet, refreshing, and a little bit nostalgic. When frozen, bananas take on a creamy, ice cream-like texture, and that glossy chocolate coating? Pure magic. Customize them with your favorite toppings—crunchy nuts, colorful sprinkles, or a dusting of toasted coconut—for a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to eat. Banana popsicles are perfect for cooling off on a hot day, satisfying a sweet tooth, or sneaking from the freezer when no one’s looking. Bonus: You only need three simple ingredients to make them, so why not whip up a batch today?
Treat yourself or the family to easy frozen chocolate covered bananas! Whether you’re trying to cool down or you crave a sweet treat, these are fruity and fabulous.
Also try this banana bark, or chocolate-dipped strawberry popsicles, watermelon boba popsicles or blueberry lemonade popsicles
Why You’ll Love It
Easy to make: This recipe is super-simple, even if you’re brand new to popsicle making.
Delicious flavors: Banana and chocolate are a very tasty pairing.
A nutritious option: Each serving contains half a banana so you know the kids will be getting nutrients as well as a wonderful treat!
Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Bananas: Ripe but firm bananas are the best choice for these popsicles.
Chocolate chips: You can use any kind you want.
Coconut oil: To “temper” the melted chocolate and make it glossier.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Prepare the bananas: Cut each banana in half, insert popsicle sticks into the flat end. Freeze them on a baking sheet for a couple of hours.
Melt the chocolate chips: Melt the chocolate and coconut oil and transfer the melted chocolate into a glass jar.
Coat each banana half: Dip the banana halves in the melted chocolate mixture, letting any excess chocolate drip off. Roll them in (or sprinkle them with) your preferred toppings.
Freeze them until set: Space the chocolate covered bananas halves out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and freeze until set before serving.
Substitutions and Variations
Gluten-free option: If you want a gluten-free version, check your chocolate chips are gluten-free and choose gluten-free toppings.
Bananas: Not really a banana fan? Try mango, papaya, pineapple, or kiwi fruit instead.
Chocolate chips: Semisweet chocolate chips are good or you could use dark chocolate or even white chocolate for a different look and flavor.
Toppings: Anything goes – chopped nuts, shredded coconut, ice cream sauce, flaky sea salt, sprinkles – get creative with toppings!
Serving Suggestions
Appetizers: Begin your meal with Irish nachos.
Main dishes: Next up, enjoy sheet pan Mediterranean cod with a tomato burrata salad or perhaps crispy ginger beef with hibachi fried rice.
Dessert: Finish off with these frozen chocolate covered bananas, and maybe some banana chocolate chip cookies too!
How to Store Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Freeze: If you’re not serving them right away, place the dipped and fully set bananas into an airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag. Separate the layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Store chocolate covered bananas in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. They should be safe to eat beyond that but might develop ice crystals or a slightly different taste.
Top Tips
Choose the best bananas: Use ripe but firm bananas for the best balance of sweetness and firmness. Overly ripe bananas will be too soft and too-hard ones aren’t so tasty.
Thin the chocolate: If your melted chocolate seems too thick for dipping, stir in a little extra coconut oil (½ teaspoon at a time) to thin it out.
Work fast: Have your toppings ready to sprinkle immediately after dipping each banana. Once the chocolate sets on the frozen banana, it’s harder to get toppings to stick.
Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas FAQs
If you prefer melting the chocolate in a microwave to using a double boiler, do it in short 15 to 20 second bursts, stirring well between each interval so the chocolate doesn’t scorch.
I like to add coconut oil to the chocolate chips to “temper” the chocolate (this means it sets more shiny). You don’t have to use it but you might want to add a little coconut oil to thin the chocolate if it’s too thick.
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Ingredients
- 4 bananas, ripe but firm
- 1 ½ Cups chocolate chips, any kind
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
Optional Toppings:
- peanuts, chopped
- pistachios, chopped
- coconut, shredded
- chocolate, melted
- sprinkles, any color
- caramel sauce, or similar
Instructions
Prepare the Bananas:
- Peel the bananas and cut each one in half.
- Insert a skewer or popsicle stick into the flat end of each banana piece.
- Arrange the banana halves on a baking sheet or plate so they lie flat, keeping enough space between them.
- Place them in the freezer for about 1 to 2 hours or until firm.
Melt the Chocolate Chips:
- Bring a small amount of water to a gentle simmer in a small pot.
- Set a heat-safe bowl over the pot, making sure the bowl does not touch the water.
- Add the chocolate and coconut oil, stirring occasionally until everything is melted and smooth.
- Transfer the melted chocolate into a tall, narrow glass or jar.
Dip the Bananas:
- Take the frozen banana halves out of the freezer.
- Hold a banana by the skewer and dip it into the melted chocolate, turning and gently tapping off any excess.
Add Toppings:
- Working quickly, sprinkle or roll them onto the chocolate-coated banana with your desired toppings.
- The frozen banana will cause the chocolate to set quickly so be sure to sprinkle toppings immediately.
- Space out the dipped bananas on a parchment-lined sheet.
Freeze Until Set:
- Put them back in the freezer for another 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve the frozen chocolate bananas straight from the freezer for the best texture.
Notes
Thin the chocolate: If your melted chocolate seems too thick for dipping, stir in a little extra coconut oil (½ teaspoon at a time) to thin it out.
Work fast: Have your toppings ready to sprinkle immediately after dipping each banana. Once the chocolate sets on the frozen banana, it’s harder to get toppings to stick.
Nutrition
Frozen chocolate covered bananas make such a delicious sweet treat. Cool down with these frozen chocolate bananas if the weather’s warm or enjoy the sweet, rich flavors whatever the weather. Frozen banana tastes sweet and refreshing and you can have a lot of fun creating your own customized flavors, mixing and matching your toppings.
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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
