Looking for a quick, easy dessert to serve this summer? These Frozen Chocolate Dipped Bananas are super easy and so much fun! {gluten free, dairy free}
OMG…The kids are home from school for summer and they eat constantly.
I feel like all I do is think about what we are having for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. I have a 6’1″14-year old boy who is starving after a full day of soccer camp. He can eat A LOT! So, I feel like it’s my responsibility to make him some good food.
So, I’ve tried to be extra good about meal planning this summer, trying some new dishes like mustard glazed ham steaks and grilled pizza. The pizza was a HUGE hit. I bought store bought dough, rolled it out and grilled the pizza on both sides. Then I added toppings and cooked until the cheese melted. The went crazy for that.
I don’t make dessert every night but sometimes it’s fun especially when we are just hanging out in the summer. These Chocolate Dipped Bananas are so easy and the kids love them. The can be adapted in so many ways!
I topped my Chocolate Dipped Bananas with Heath bar crunch pieces but there are a million ways you can top yours. Try some of these…
- nuts: peanuts, slivered almonds, chopped hazelnuts or macadamia nuts
- candy bits
- sprinkles
- mini chocolate chips
- mini marshmallows (the tiny ones)
- flaked coconut
- the skies the limit
These bananas are topped with coconut oil magic shell which is to die for! We have been making this for years and use it to top pretzels and strawberries all the time. Once you make this, you’ll become obsessed.
Chocolate Dipped Bananas
Ingredients
- 2 firm bananas, sliced into thirds
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, (I use Enjoy Life)
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- 6 popsicle sticks
- 2 tbsp chopped Heath bar 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.
Nutrition
Chocolate and banana is so good together and these are perfect summer treats
This are so much fun for the kids and the adults too! I have made this for parties and are always a hit. Everyone enjoys a nice childhood treat!
WOW!!! These are the perfect snack to cool down during the summer!!!
WOW!!! These are the perfect snack to cool down on hot summer days!!!
Ooh, a frozen treat for the summer! And a healthy one too! And such a simple recipe! A must-try. Just one question: you mention ‘coconut oil magic shell’ above your recipe. What is that? I don’t see it anywhere in the recipe itself. A brand of coconut oil, perhaps?
So cute and a nice healthy little treat for when you’re craving sweets!
I love these, and so will by boys. I might even call them a health food. (With chocolate!) 😉
Such a great idea for snacking for the kids Karen! My mom used to make these when we were kids. I haven’t had one in years! You’re inspiring me!