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Frozen Bananas

Published: August 12, 2021 | Last Updated: August 12, 2021 | Lisa 5 Comments
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Recipe for chocolate frozen bananas a healthy summer dessert.

Dipped in chocolate and rolled in chopped nuts and dried fruit, these chocolate bananas (aka choco bananas) are frozen dessert treats for hot summer days.

Chocolate-covered bananas always remind me of the best days of summer when I lived on Balboa Island in Southern California.

There are several small shops on the island that are famous for frozen bananas and sell them to the locals and tourists topped with all kinds of fantastic toppings.

You can go crazy adding any toppings you love...

What Are Chocolate Covered Bananas?

Bananas are frozen on popsicle sticks, dipped in melted dark chocolate, and sprinkled with ALL KINDS of yummy toppings.

A frozen banana with a bite taken out of it resting on the edge of an aluminum sheet pan.

What Other Toppings Will Work?

  • shredded coconut
  • crushed banana chips
  • pistachios
  • candied ginger
  • dried apricots
  • dried cranberries
  • dried blueberries
  • sprinkles (they make vegan sprinkles too!)
  • dried cherries
  • dried pineapple
  • mini chocolate chips
  • peanuts
  • slivered almonds
  • small mini candies of your choice!

Let's Make Them!

PRO TIP: Your bananas will need to be on the sticks and frozen before decorating. This helps the chocolate firm quickly and so the toppings do not slide off!

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Prep Ahead ~ 2 hours

  1. Line an airtight container with parchment baking paper.
  2. Peel the bananas. Insert a popsicle stick or a large skewer pushing it into the banana about halfway through. Place the bananas in the prepared container and freeze for 2 hours.
  3. Have all your toppings ready to go; chop or crush your nuts, candy pieces, cookies, or dried fruit.

Dip and Decorate Bananas

  1. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  2. Dip 1 frozen banana into the melted chocolate and using a spoon, cover any parts that remain uncoated.
  3. Sprinkle the frozen banana with the toppings and set aside on parchment paper-lined box in the freezer.
  4. The melted chocolate becomes hard quickly, so work fast.
  5. When all the bananas are dipped and coated, pop the lid on the container and freeze until ready to serve.

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A small aluminum sheet pan with brown paper and 5 frozen bananas chocolate dipped and coated in nuts and dried fruit.
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Frozen Bananas

Frozen Bananas are a healthy treat dipped in dark chocolate and rolled in nuts and dried fruit. A healthy vegetarian and vegan treat for hot summer days! You can go crazy adding any toppings you love...
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest time - freeze bananas 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 237kcal
Author Lisa Hatfield

Equipment

Wood Popsicle Sticks

Ingredients

  • 6 ripe bananas

Chocolate Dip

  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips

Toppings

  • 2 tablespoons crushed mixed nuts slivered almonds, pistachios, or peanuts
  • 2 tablespoons grated coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dried fruit
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prep Ahead ~ 2 hours

  • Line an airtight container with parchment baking paper.
  • Peel the bananas. Insert a popsicle stick pushing it into the banana about halfway through. Place the banana in the prepared container and freeze for 2 hours. Your bananas will need to be on the sticks and frozen before decorating. This helps the chocolate firm quickly and the toppings to not slide off!
  • Have all your toppings ready to go; chop or crush your nuts, candy or dried fruit.

Dip and decorate bananas

  • Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir the chocolate every so often.
  • Dip 1 frozen banana into the melted chocolate and using a spoon, cover any parts that remain uncoated.
  • Sprinkle the frozen banana with the crushed nuts or dried fruit and set aside on parchment paper lined box in the freezer. The melted chocolate becomes hard quickly, so work fast.
  • When all the bananas are dipped and coated, pop the lid on the container and freeze until ready to serve.

Notes

Be Sure To Prep Ahead!

Your bananas will need to be on the sticks and frozen before decorating. This helps the chocolate firm quickly and the toppings to not slide off!
Have all your toppings ready to go; chop or crush your nuts, candy, or dried fruit.

What Other Toppings Will Work?

  • shredded coconut
  • crushed banana chips
  • pistachios
  • freeze-dried strawberries or blueberries
  • candied ginger
  • dried apricots
  • dried cranberries
  • dried blueberries
  • sprinkles (they make vegan sprinkles too!)
  • dried cherries
  • dried pineapple
  • mini chocolate chips
  • peanuts
  • slivered almonds
  • small mini candies of your choice!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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  1. Barbara Curry says

    June 26, 2020 at 6:29 am

    5 stars
    These look amazing, reminiscent of my childhood. Can't wait to give them a try.

    Reply
  2. Laura says

    June 23, 2020 at 6:56 pm

    5 stars
    I used to love getting these every summer at the fair. I can't wait to try making them.

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 23, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Classic to get them at the summer fair! Fun to have a healthy homemade treat on hand for those hot days.

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    June 23, 2020 at 4:43 pm

    5 stars
    I've been searching for the perfect frozen treat to bring to my kids while they're working on the farm! This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      June 23, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      Oh GOOD! That sounds like a great healthy reward for kids to get their chores done. Plus everything is better dipped in chocolate right? Thanks Amy!

      Reply

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