Chocolate dipped frozen bananas are a fun summer carnival treat made easily at home with only 3 ingredients.
Naturally sweet and healthy bananas can be transformed into fresh or frozen chocolate-covered treats with all kinds of tasty toppings.
A Fresh and Fruity Treat!
- Chocolate dipped banana pops are wholesome and easy to make, for a slightly better option than cake, candies, or ice cream desserts.
- They’re budget-friendly and a great way to get little guests involved in a tasty party activity.
- This recipe has endless options for toppings and fits any holiday or celebration theme. Or enjoy them plain with a sprinkle of sea salt for a decadent flavor with fewer calories.
Only 3 Ingredients
Bananas: Fresh and firm bananas without spots make the best frozen chocolate bananas. Save the older, softer bananas for banana bread or smoothies.
Chocolate: Choose high quality chocolate for the best flavor. Dark, white, semi-sweet, or even peanut butter morsels can all be used and allow for a colorful party experience. Pre-portioned candy melts are a real time-saver because they’re made for hardening, and you don’t need to blend them with oil or butter.
Coconut Oil: Look for ‘refined coconut oil’. This is the best oil to use since it’s odorless, and flavorless, blends quickly with the chocolate, and hardens quickly. Other oils will impart their flavor into the chocolate and will make the chocolate melt too quickly at room temperature.
Our Favorite Toppings
Anything goes on chocolate banana pops. Make a DIY dipping station and offer a selection of chopped peanuts, coconut, and cereal like Rice Krispies crushed Froot Loops, or Cap’n Crunch. Crushed Nutter Butter, Nilla Wafers, or Oreo cookies are a fun option, too. For a little extra nutrition, try some homemade granola, sunflower seeds, or chopped dried fruit like mangoes, cherries, or strawberries.
How to Make Chocolate Dipped Bananas
- Cut bananas into desired sizes and insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of the banana.
- Melt chocolate chips and blend with coconut oil (full recipe below).
- Dip a banana pop in melted chocolate and roll or sprinkle in toppings.
- Serve immediately or freeze for up to 4 hours.
Brilliant Dipped Banana Tips
- Pour chocolate into deep mason jars or a large coffee mug so the bananas can dip in a single move instead of rolling them in a pan or bowl.
- For smaller snackers, cut bananas in half horizontally, vertically, in thirds, or dip thick slices (½ to 1”) in the melted chocolate, spread on parchment paper, and sprinkle on desired toppings.
- Use white chocolate chips or candy melts with food coloring to make a rainbow of dipped bananas.
Save Some for Later?
Bananas can be prepped ahead with the stick (see Step 2) and frozen until ready to dip. This method is perfect for a fun activity, after school treat, or just last-minute snacking.
Keep leftover chocolate dipped bananas wrapped in plastic wrap, then zippered bags, and then freeze them for up to 3 weeks. Use leftover chocolate dip for homemade churros, or make into a fondue with mandarin orange segments, strawberries, and cubes of pound cake, or drizzle some over homemade rice Krispie squares.
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Chocolate Dipped Bananas
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 bananas
- 12 ounces chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
Instructions
- Peel bananas and cut in half.
- Insert a lollipop or popsicle stick about one inch into the cut side of each banana half.
- In a medium bowl or microwave-safe cup, melt chocolate in the microwave for about 1½-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Add coconut oil and stir until well combined and oil is melted.
- Dip banana pop in melted chocolate. Before chocolate sets sprinkle with or roll in toppings.
- Serve fresh, or freeze for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Chocolate dipped bananas can be eaten fresh or stored in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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