Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats
A healthier way to enjoy a sweet treat and cool down!
Equipment
- 8 popsicle sticks or skewers
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 3/4 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening or coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sprinkles optional
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or peanuts
Instructions
- Cut bananas in half lengthwise.
- Insert popsicle stick or skewer in the cut end of each.
- Place skewered bananas on parchment paper-lined baking tray, and transfer to freezer for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, place chocolate and shortening/oil (if using) in small mixing bowl, and microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir chocolate, return to microwave for 15 seconds.
- Repeat cycles of stirring and microwaving until fully melted.
- Remove bananas from freezer.
- Dip each banana in chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
- Sprinkle chocolate-coated banana with sprinkles or nuts, and return to prepared tray.
- Repeat until all bananas are coated.
- Return to freezer for 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm.
- Enjoy!
- Any leftovers should be stored in the freezer.