Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Treat yourself to easy frozen chocolate covered bananas! Whether you're trying to cool down or you crave a sweet treat, these are fruity and fabulous.
Servings: 8 popsicles
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
Choosing 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.
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
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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