Ingredients
- 6 ripe bananas, halved crosswise
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (dark, semi-sweet, or milk)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Popsicle sticks
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, cacao nibs, crushed pretzels, flaky salt, freeze-dried berries
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel bananas and cut each in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut side of each banana half.
- Place on the baking sheet and freeze uncovered for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Prepare toppings in small bowls while bananas freeze.
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
- Hold each frozen banana pop over the bowl and spoon melted chocolate over it, letting excess drip off.
- Immediately sprinkle or dip into toppings, gently pressing to help them adhere.
- Place finished pops back on the parchment-lined tray and freeze for another hour until chocolate is set.
- Store any leftovers in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Use spotty but firm bananas for best flavor and texture.
- Work quickly when coating and topping before chocolate hardens.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate and toppings for variety.
- Freeze banana pops in a single layer to prevent sticking.
- Let kids help decorate for a fun, interactive dessert activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana pop
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
