Description
Delicious Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas are a perfect refreshing treat combining creamy bananas dipped in rich melted chocolate and adorned with your favorite toppings. These easy-to-make popsicle-style snacks are frozen until firm, making them a delightful dessert or snack for warm days or anytime chocolate cravings hit.
Ingredients
Scale
Bananas
- 4 ripe but firm bananas, peeled
- 8 popsicle sticks or bamboo skewers
Toppings
- ½ cup assorted toppings (e.g., toasted coconut, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, nuts)
Chocolate Coating
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces peanut butter chips (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Cut each banana in half crosswise and insert a popsicle stick into the end of each banana half, creating convenient handles for dipping and eating.
- Freeze Bananas: Place the bananas flat on a parchment-lined baking pan and freeze uncovered for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to ensure they are fully frozen and firm for dipping.
- Prepare Toppings: Portion each topping into separate shallow bowls or plates so they are ready for coating immediately after dipping the bananas in chocolate.
- Melt Chocolate: Using a double boiler over medium-low heat, melt the semisweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency without burning the chocolate.
- Dip Bananas: Pour some melted chocolate into a tall glass or cup. Dip each frozen banana half into the chocolate, turning to coat all sides evenly and allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Add Toppings: Immediately dip the chocolate-covered bananas into your chosen toppings, pressing lightly if needed to help them stick. Refill the chocolate glass as needed for all bananas.
- Optional Peanut Butter Drizzle: If desired, melt the peanut butter chips in a microwave-safe bowl, then drizzle the melted peanut butter chocolate over some of the bananas for extra flavor.
- Refreeze: Place the dipped and topped bananas back onto the parchment-lined baking pan and freeze again for at least 1 hour to fully set the chocolate coatings.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas as a cool, delicious, and fun dessert or snack!
Notes
- Make sure bananas are firm but ripe to maintain texture after freezing.
- Use parchment paper on the baking pan to prevent sticking.
- You can customize toppings depending on your preference or dietary restrictions.
- If not serving immediately, keep bananas frozen until ready to eat to prevent melting.
- The peanut butter drizzle is optional but adds a nice complementary flavor.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate to avoid graininess.