Description
These Chocolate Covered Banana Pops are a delightful frozen treat perfect for hot summer days. Creamy bananas are dipped in rich chocolate and topped with your favorite nuts, sprinkles, or coconut for added crunch and flavor. Simple to make and fun to eat, they are a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Pops:
- 4 ripe bananas (peeled and halved)
- 8 popsicle sticks
Chocolate Coating:
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ cup chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Banana Pops: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert a popsicle stick into each banana half and place them on the baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip and Coat: Dip each frozen banana into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to help coat evenly if needed. Quickly sprinkle with your choice of toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Freeze Again: Place the coated bananas back on the parchment-lined sheet and freeze for another 15–30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Serve: Serve frozen or slightly thawed.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best results.
- Store the finished pops in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana pop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
