Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops Recipe
Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops are a quick, easy, and healthy homemade dessert featuring bananas coated with peanut butter, crushed peanuts, and a chocolate shell. Perfect for a refreshing treat, these pops stay frozen and make a delicious, nutritious snack to enjoy anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour (including freezing time)
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 banana pops
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Banana Pops
- 2 bananas (not too ripe)
- 4 popsicle sticks
Coating
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup crushed peanuts
- 1 cup melted chocolate (code RACHL for 20% off)
Instructions
- Prep the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Prepare bananas: Peel each banana, slice it in half, and insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each banana half.
- Add peanut butter and peanuts: Smear creamy peanut butter evenly over each banana half, then sprinkle crushed peanuts over the peanut butter coating.
- Freeze the banana pops: Place the prepared banana pops on the lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to set the peanut butter layer.
- Dip in melted chocolate: Remove the banana pops from the freezer and dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
- Final freeze: Return the chocolate-coated banana pops onto the baking sheet and freeze for 30 to 60 minutes until fully frozen and the chocolate is set.
- Storage: Keep the banana pops stored in the freezer until ready to enjoy, as they melt quickly at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in freezer until ready to eat to prevent melting and keep pops firm.
- Use bananas that are firm but ripe enough for sweetness and easy slicing.
- You can substitute peanut butter with other nut butters if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, use dairy-free chocolate.
