Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe
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Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipe
Description
This recipe transforms ripe bananas into frozen treats by cutting them into pieces, inserting popsicle sticks, and freezing them until solid. The chocolate coating is prepared by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil in a double boiler, which creates a smooth, glossy finish that easily adheres to the frozen bananas. When dipped, the cold bananas cause the chocolate to harden quickly, forming a crisp outer shell.
The texture contrast between soft, sweet banana and the firm chocolate shell enhances the eating experience. Optional toppings such as chopped salted peanuts, shredded coconut, sprinkles, or flaky sea salt can be added before the chocolate sets to introduce additional flavor and texture variations.
These banana pops are convenient handheld snacks, suitable for warm days or as a healthier alternative to some frozen desserts. The recipe yields six banana pops, and nutrition information is estimated accordingly.
A homemade chocolate coating can be made by mixing melted coconut oil, cacao powder, and pure maple syrup for a natural alternative. The frozen bananas should be kept on parchment paper-lined sheets for easy removal and dipped one at a time to maintain chocolate consistency.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe banana
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 6 Popsicle Sticks
Optional Toppings
- peanuts chopped, salted
- coconut shredded
- Sprinkles
- sea salt flaky
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and cut them into thirds. (Or cut them in half for larger pops, or into quarters for smaller pops.) Line a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper, and make sure it will fit on a flat shelf in your freezer. Insert the popsicle sticks about 2/3 of the way into the center of the bananas, and lay them down on the lined pan. Place the pan in the freezer until the bananas are frozen solid, about 4 hours, or overnight.
- Once the bananas are frozen, melt the chocolate. Fill a small saucepan with an inch of water, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a heat-safe bowl that will fit snugly over the top of the pan. Place the bowl on top of the pan with the water, and let the steam gently melt the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Working one at a time, lift one of the frozen bananas over the bowl of melted chocolate, and use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate evenly over all sides of the banana. Let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- If you'd like to add a topping, like chopped peanuts, be sure to have the toppings nearby and ready. I recommend keeping an empty plate nearby the bowl of melted chocolate, so you can immediately move the banana over and sprinkle any toppings you like. (The plate will catch any drips as you hover the banana over it.) Be sure to work quickly, as the chocolate may harden in just 60-90 seconds
- Repeat with the remaining bananas, and return them to the parchment-lined pan as soon as the chocolate has hardened. Place the pan in the freezer until you are ready to serve them. Frozen bananas can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are fully frozen to ensure the chocolate coating hardens quickly and sticks well.
- For a homemade chocolate coating, mix melted coconut oil, cacao powder, and pure maple syrup in a double boiler.
- Use parchment paper on the freezing surface to easily remove banana pops after freezing.
- Nutrition info is based on one of six banana pops coated with chocolate only.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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