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Using just 3 ingredients, make a delicious frozen treat with this Chocolate Covered Bananas recipe! Frozen bananas get dipped in chocolate and rolled in fun toppings.
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Sometimes simple is best. It really doesn’t get better than a chocolate covered banana on a stick! The flavors work together so well and the topping options are endless. Take yourself on an imaginary trip down the boardwalk with your frozen banana, or enjoy with ice cream. Sprinkle some fun on there and create your perfect banana!
Ingredients in Chocolate Covered Bananas
- Bananas
- Chocolate Chips
- Toppings (see below for topping ideas)
- Popsicle Sticks
Variations
Dipping
- Peanut butter- melt peanut butter and dip your frozen banana in this for a twist on the chocolate banana.
- Dark chocolate- for a less sweet treat, try dark chocolate. It’s also a vegan, dairy-free option.
- White chocolate- totally dip or drizzle in white chocolate for a different flavor.
Toppings
- Sprinkles
- Shredded coconut
- Nuts- peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, cashews, almonds
- Flaky sea salt
- Crispy rice (or any cereal)
- Chopped up candy- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers, Twix, M&Ms
Tips for the Perfect Chocolate Covered Bananas
- Freeze your bananas at least 2 hours before dipping, and be sure to remember to insert the popsicle stick into your banana before you freeze them.
- The chocolate dries SUPER quick, so be sure to have your toppings ready!
- If you want a thinner chocolate coating, add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the warm melted chocolate chips.
- Keep parchment paper handy. You’ll use it for freezing and after dipping. When freezing, line your baking sheet with parchment paper and place your bananas on top so nothing gets stuck or broken.
- Dip using a narrow, deep container like a tall glass cup. This will make sure that the bananas are evenly coated.
- Be sure to swirl off excess chocolate.
- After coating in toppings, place on parchment paper to dry. This way, once the bananas are all hardened, you can peel them off the parchment paper no problem!
Frequently Asked Questions
Store chocolate covered bananas in your freezer. Because they are frozen, this is the best place for them so they don’t melt or get mushy.
There are a few ways, for this project, you can peel and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and stick in the freezer for at least 2 hours.
If you are freezing bananas for a smoothie or another project, you can peel and place the whole bananas in a tupperware and put in the freezer, or you can cut into coins and put in a tupperware in the freezer.
To make chocolate covered bananas except with peanut butter, follow the same instructions, freeze the bananas, and instead of melting chocolate, melt peanut butter. Dip the frozen bananas in peanut butter. Add your toppings and enjoy!
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Bananas
Chocolate Covered Bananas
Equipment
- popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 4 bananas peeled and cut in half
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional
Optional Toppings
- white chocolate chips melted
- crushed peanuts
- toasted coconut
Instructions
- Insert a popsicle stick into the thicker end of each banana half. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze for at least 2 hours.
- Melt chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Stir well between each interval. If you want a thinner chocolate coating, add in the coconut oil and stir well.
- Dip each banana into the chocolate and swirl it around to remove any excess.
- Roll in toppings while the chocolate is still wet. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature. Once the chocolate sets, enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts do not include toppings.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Instead of dipping half bananas, you can cut the bananas into slices and dip each individual slice.
