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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Chocolate Banana Popsicles

    Published: Jan 19, 2019 Modified: Feb 16, 2023 by Karen Kelly This post may contain affiliate links.

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    chocolate banana popsicles

    Chocolate Banana Popsicles make a delicious and healthy way to satisfy your sweet cravings. Ripe bananas coated with melted chocolate, these homemade banana popsicles are free from added sugar and make a great, easy recipe for hot summer days!

    chocolate banana popsicles with nuts

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • These banana popsicles use simple ingredients. This recipe requires only a handful of wholesome ingredients you likely already have. It also makes a healthier alternative to store-bought popsicles that is perfect for banana lovers.
    • This recipe is delicious and incredibly versatile. With one simple recipe you can create multiple variations of delicious popsicles with different flavors. There's a healthy snack here for everyone.
    • It makes an easy recipe that's great for the entire family. These healthy popsicles are not only quick and easy to make, but they are so much fun to make - especially for little ones.

    chocolate banana popsicles on parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • Fresh bananas - These bananas should be ripe yet firm enough to make sure they hold their shape.
    • Chocolate chips - I like to use the Enjoy Life brand to keep these homemade popsicles dairy free. Feel free to use milk, dark, or even white chocolate.
    • Coconut oil - When mixed with the chocolate, this helps create a magic shell-like topping that is great for bananas and other fresh fruit like strawberries and pretzels.
    • Popsicle sticks
    • Your favorite toppings

    How To Make Banana Popsicles

    1. Slice bananas into three pieces and insert the popsicle sticks in as far as they will go. 
    2. Place the banana pieces on parchment paper on a sheet pan and freeze for one hour.
    3. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring often.  
    4. Remove the banana popsicles from the freezer and dip them into the chocolate. Use a spoon to ensure the whole banana is covered. 
    5. Immediately top with all of your favorite toppings. Do one at a time because once the chocolate sets, you will not be able to get the toppings to stick.
    6. Place back in the freezer until ready to serve.  

    Variations

    • Strawberry Banana Popsicles - after dipping the bananas in melted chocolate, sprinkle them with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a delicious twist.
    • Peanut Butter Popsicles - After freezing the banana chunks, spread a good amount of natural peanut butter (or almond butter) onto the bananas and place them back into the freezer. Once frozen, dip the peanut butter bananas into the melted chocolate for a match made in heaven. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles are another family favorite.
    • White Chocolate Popsicles - Swap the milk chocolate or dark chocolate in this recipe for white chocolate, then top with your favorite toppings.
    • Nice Cream Popsicles - Consider making nice cream for another fun, healthy treat. Simply place frozen banana slices, almond milk or coconut milk, and a natural sweetener like maple syrup into a food processor or high-speed blender and process until smooth.

    You can either transfer this banana ice cream to an airtight container for storage or spoon it into a silicone popsicle mold to make creamy banana popsicles.

    You can also add all your favorite add-ins, such as chocolate chips, almond butter or peanut butter, or even full-fat coconut milk or greek yogurt for a boost of protein and a creamy texture.

    chocolate covered bananas with heath bar topping

    Additional toppings for Chocolate Covered Bananas:

    • nuts: peanuts, slivered almonds, chopped hazelnuts, or macadamia nuts
    • candy bits
    • sprinkles
    • mini chocolate chips
    • mini marshmallows (the tiny ones)
    • coconut flakes
    • Lily's Chocolate Chips - These are a great option if you're looking for sugar-free chocolate that uses Stevia.

    chocolate covered bananas with heath bar topping

    Storage

    While frozen bananas can typically last in the freezer for months, a frozen banana popsicle dipped in chocolate will stay in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

    More Chocolate Dessert Recipes

    • Creamy Chocolate Banana Ice Cream
    • Coconut Espresso Ice Cream
    • Keto Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
    • Gluten Free Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
    chocolate covered frozen bananas on a stick

    Chocolate Covered Bananas

    Looking for a quick, easy dessert to serve this summer?  These Frozen Chocolate Dipped Bananas are super easy and so much fun!  {gluten free}
    5 from 52 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: chocolate covered bananas
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 216kcal

    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 tablespoon 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.  

    Notes

    You can make these ahead and store them in the freezer.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    About Karen Kelly

    Hi, I'm Karen Kelly a certified health coach, freelance food writer, and blogger. At Seasonal Cravings, you will find wholesome gluten-free recipes and healthy lifestyle tips.

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    1. Janette | Culinary Ginger

      June 20, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and banana is so good together and these are perfect summer treats

      Reply
    2. Adriana Lopez Martin

      June 20, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    3. Tisha

      June 20, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!!! These are the perfect snack to cool down during the summer!!!

      Reply
    4. Tisha

      June 20, 2018 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!!! These are the perfect snack to cool down on hot summer days!!!

      Reply
    5. Saima

      June 20, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      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?

      Reply
    6. Tilly

      June 20, 2018 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      So cute and a nice healthy little treat for when you're craving sweets!

      Reply
    7. Valentina

      June 20, 2018 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love these, and so will by boys. I might even call them a health food. (With chocolate!) 😉

      Reply
    8. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      June 21, 2018 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    9. Shelby

      February 16, 2023 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy these are to make for the kids, we sprinkle sprinkles on ours and they're always a hit!

      Reply
    10. Gina

      February 16, 2023 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      These are the best easy sweet treat! Love making a big batch and pulling one out of the freezer after dinner.

      Reply
    11. Jere Cassidy

      February 16, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Yeah, I found another use for the freeze-dried strawberries I bought, thanks for adding that variation.

      Reply
    12. Vladka

      February 16, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Our family just loves popsicles and this recipe is my favorite. Easy to make and extraordinary especially for large groups of friends with kids.

      Reply
    13. Lisa Douglas

      February 17, 2023 at 8:09 am

      5 stars
      OMG these were SO FUN to make with the kids and so tasty! Thank you for this awesome treat we look forward to trying again!!

      Reply

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