It’s hot here in Florida, and I’m in the mood for a cold treat. I’m trying to eat healthy so of course I think of frozen bananas. Many of you probably do something similar. Freeze a ripe banana or cut pieces of a banana. Dip in melted chocolate, roll in nuts or sprinkles and freeze again. Simple and delicious.
We’re using Enjoy Life semisweet dark chocolate chips which are close to 70% cacao. Check the amount of chocolate in your chips as some are as low as 29%. I like that the chips are Soy free, Nut free, Gluten free, Dairy free, Non GMO, Vegan, and Paleo. When eaten in moderation, semisweet chocolate can keep your brain sharp, your blood flowing and your heart healthy. I also love that the chocolate is Fair Trade which helps support ethical working conditions and pay farmers and workers fairly.
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For small children, like my friend’s grandchildren next door, I use 1/3 of a banana for a small pop that’s easier to eat. For older kids and adults use 1/2 a banana.
Chocolate Banana Pops
Use organic, fair-trade when available.
Chocolate Banana Pops
Ingredients
- 2 bananas cut into thirds or halves
- 6 or less wooden sticks
- 4 oz good quality dark chocolate
- 3 tbsp sprinkles, nuts optional
Instructions
- Insert wooden stick in banana pieces
- Cover with wax paper and put in freezer until frozen up to 3 hours
- Place nuts or sprinkles in dish
- Melt chocolate in double boiler over hot water stirring frequently
- Pour chocolate in tall glass
- Dip each banana piece in chocolate to coat
- Immediately roll in sprinkles or nuts
- Place on wax-paper covered tray
- Serve immediately or cover in wax paper and freeze up to 3 days
Enjoy!
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It’s also very hot here in the UK at the moment and I think this would be an ideal treat for the kids (and me). I had never thought to freeze a banana but it looks like a very tasty treat #mmbc
Yes it’s delicious – if you like bananas, you’ll like frozen bananas covered in chocolate.
My husband would love these!
I noticed a comment on another blog saying you were raised in East Tennessee so I had to come visit…I grew up around Cumberland Gap, Tennessee…left there when I was 19, almost 20. I have lived in Indiana ever since, except for a year and a half my hubby and I moved down there.
Howdy childhood neighbor! I was raised in Oak Ridge just outside Knoxville. I left Tennessee in my twenties and came south to Florida. No more cold winters for me.
You’re right, that is simple and I have so many chocolate chips leftover from cookie making. Plus I always have fast ripening bananas that I can’t eat. I used to be able to find these in the ice cream aisle in both dark and milk chocolate but they seemed to have disappeared. Thanks, Carol.
Do enjoy them – easy and delicious and you’re still eating fruit!
Never heard of that before. Looks and sounds delicious.
You must try them – yummy~
Ahh! These are such a great idea for hot days. I think my girls would love them. #MMBC
I hope so!
These sound so simple and perfect to make with children X #mmbc
Give it a try!
ooh these look so good, its hot here in the UK for a change hoorah x
Hope you enjoy!
Oh it looks so yummy ~ thanks for recipe ~ ^_^
Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting ~ ^_^
Thanks for visiting me!
I’m such a fan of just about anything banana and I have seen these before, but have never tried them. Yours look marvelous. Pinning.
Thanks for the pin.
These Chocolate Covered Banana Pops look amazing. The sprinkles put them over the top. Thank you for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays link party. I love to visit your blog.
You’re too kind Amy. I always enjoy your visits.
These look like a delicious treat – thanks for sharing your recipe with us over at the Creative K Kids’ Tasty Tuesday & I hope you’ll join us again next week!
I’ll try to be there!
What a wonderful and refreshing treat! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
What a delicious, wholesome and fun summer treat, Carol! Sharing on the Hearth and Soul Facebook page later today. Thank you so much for sharing, and for being a part of Hearth and Soul. Hope you are having a lovely weekend!
These look so yummy I need to try them :)Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays.
Healthy and yummy! You can’t ask for anything more. And it satisfies my chocolate craving too.
My kids will go crazy over this! Super yuuuum indeed
Perfect for kids! Thank you for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Reminds me of when I was a kid and we go to Balboa Island. Dad would buy us all frozen bananas – looked just like yours! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up~