Description
These easy and delicious Chocolate Covered Banana Pops are a fun and healthy treat for any occasion. Creamy bananas dipped in rich vegan chocolate and topped with your favorite toppings make for a delightful frozen dessert.
Ingredients
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Banana Pops:
- 6 ripe bananas (should have some spots, but still be firm)
Chocolate Coating:
- 8 ounces (225 g) chopped high-quality vegan chocolate*
- 1 1/2 tablespoons refined coconut oil*
Optional Toppings:
- chopped peanuts
- shredded coconut
- granola
- cacao nibs
- flaky salt
Instructions
- Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas, cut them in half, and insert a popsicle stick or wooden skewer into the cut side of each half. Place the bananas on the baking sheet with space in between them, and freeze for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days in advance.
- Melt the Chocolate: Use either a double boiler or the microwave to melt the chocolate:
- Microwave: Add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds, then stir well in 20-second intervals until completely melted.
- Double-Boiler: Fill a saucepan with water, place a glass bowl over it, add chocolate and coconut oil to the bowl. Melt, stirring frequently.
- Dunk + Decorate: Remove frozen bananas, pour melted chocolate over each, let excess drip off, decorate with optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or store in the freezer for later.
Notes
- Act relatively fast after dunking to top with additional toppings before the chocolate hardens.
- For longer storage, keep the banana pops in a freezer-safe bag for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana pop
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
