Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe

chocolate covered frozen bananas on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate covered bananas

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Freeze Time:: 4

Total Time: 4 15

Servings:

Calories: 130kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Chocolate Covered Bananas are an easy frozen dessert! Bananas develop an ice-cream-like texture when frozen, so they taste like an ice cream bar, only with less added sugar.

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Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
½ cup chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
6 popsicle sticks

Optional Toppings

salted peanuts , chopped
shredded coconut
sprinkles
flaky sea salt

Instructions

Peel the bananas and cut them into thirds. (Or cut them in half for larger pops, or into quarters for smaller pops.) Line a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper, and make sure it will fit on a flat shelf in your freezer. Insert the popsicle sticks about 2/3 of the way into the center of the bananas, and lay them down on the lined pan. Place the pan in the freezer until the bananas are frozen solid, about 4 hours, or overnight.
Once the bananas are frozen, melt the chocolate. Fill a small saucepan with an inch of water, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a heat-safe bowl that will fit snugly over the top of the pan. Place the bowl on top of the pan with the water, and let the steam gently melt the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
Working one at a time, lift one of the frozen bananas over the bowl of melted chocolate, and use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate evenly over all sides of the banana. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
If you'd like to add a topping, like chopped peanuts, be sure to have the toppings nearby and ready. I recommend keeping an empty plate nearby the bowl of melted chocolate, so you can immediately move the banana over and sprinkle any toppings you like. (The plate will catch any drips as you hover the banana over it.) Be sure to work quickly, as the chocolate may harden in just 60-90 seconds
Repeat with the remaining bananas, and return them to the parchment-lined pan as soon as the chocolate has hardened. Place the pan in the freezer until you are ready to serve them. Frozen bananas can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1 of 6 banana pops, with only chocolate as the coating. This information is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

Make your own homemade chocolate coating: Combine 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of cacao powder, and 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup. Whisk well in a double boiler, then drizzle it over the frozen bananas. This amount should cover 6 banana pops.

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