Chocolate Covered Bananas
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Chocolate Covered Bananas
Description
This recipe for Chocolate Covered Bananas features firm bananas sliced into thirds and placed on popsicle sticks before freezing. The bananas are dipped into a mixture of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil, which creates a smooth, glossy coating that hardens nicely. Chopped Heath Bar bits are sprinkled on top immediately after dipping for added crunch and sweetness.
The bananas are first frozen to ensure they hold their shape during the chocolate coating process and to maintain a cold, refreshing texture after coating. The chocolate and coconut oil blend melts smoothly, enabling full coverage of the banana pieces before the candy bits are sprinkled on. Once coated, the banana pops are returned to the freezer to firm up fully until served.
This frozen snack is handheld thanks to the popsicle sticks and works well for a cool dessert or treat on a warm day. The combination of creamy banana, crisp chocolate shell, and crunchy candy topping brings varying textures and indulgence. They can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for convenience.
Ingredients
- 2 banana firm, sliced into thirds
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips recommendation: Enjoy Life brand
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 6 Popsicle Sticks
- 2 tablespoon Heath Bar chopped bits
Instructions
- Slice bananas into three pieces and insert popsicle sticks as far as they will go. Place on a parchment lined sheet pan and freeze for one hour.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring often.
- Remove banana pops from freezer and dip into chocolate. Use a spoon to ensure the whole banana is covered. Immediately top with sprinkled candies. Do one at a time, because once the chocolate sets you cannot get the candies to stick.
- Place back in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Freeze banana pieces spread out before dipping to prevent sticking together.
- Dip and decorate quickly as chocolate hardens fast once cooled.
- Store completed chocolate covered bananas in the freezer until serving.
- Use firm bananas to keep shape when frozen and coated.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 216kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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