Frozen Banana Chocolate Pops (Printer View)

Peanut butter-coated banana halves dipped in chocolate with toppings for a cool, easy-to-make snack.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 medium ripe bananas

→ Nut Butter

02 - 8 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 7 oz dark or milk chocolate, chopped

→ Optional Toppings

04 - ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
05 - ¼ cup shredded coconut
06 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
07 - ¼ cup sprinkles

# Method:

01 - Peel bananas and cut each in half crosswise. Insert a wooden popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half.
02 - Arrange banana halves on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly over each frozen banana half using a small spatula or knife.
04 - Return the peanut butter-coated bananas to the freezer for 15 minutes to solidify the coating.
05 - Melt chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Dip each banana half into the melted chocolate, rotating to coat evenly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
07 - Quickly sprinkle desired toppings over the chocolate-coated bananas before the chocolate sets.
08 - Place coated pops back on the parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is firm.
09 - Serve directly from the freezer and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like an indulgent dessert but are mostly fruit and nut butter, so you can feel good about serving them to kids.
  • No baking, no mixers, just dipping and freezing, which means you can make them even on the hottest summer days.
  • Everyone gets to choose their own toppings, which turns the whole process into a fun family activity.
02 -
  • If the chocolate is too thick, stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil to thin it out and make dipping easier.
  • Don't skip the first freeze, trying to coat a soft banana is a mess and the peanut butter won't stick properly.
  • Use a deep, narrow bowl for the melted chocolate so you can dip the whole banana in one smooth motion.
03 -
  • Line your tray with parchment or wax paper so the pops lift off cleanly without sticking.
  • If the chocolate starts to harden while you're dipping, just reheat it gently for a few seconds.
  • Let the kids help with the topping step, it keeps them busy and they'll eat anything they helped make.
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