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Chocolate Covered Bananas
These easy banana pops make for the perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 4 ounces chocolate chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil can substitute butter
Toppings:
- coconut flakes
- Sprinkles
- nuts chopped
- crisp rice cereal or other crushed cereal
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Peel bananas, cut in half, and insert a stick into the cut side. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Place the desired toppings in shallow dishes or plates.
- When ready to dip the bananas, add chocolate and coconut oil to a shallow microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute. Continue heating, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Working quickly, dip frozen bananas in chocolate, rolling to coat, and then quickly dip in the toppings.
- Place back on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour.
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Notes
- Get creative with your toppings.... use up what you have on hand!
- *Nutrition Information does not include toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
6mg
(0%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
76IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.