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Choco-Dipped Frozen Bananas


  • Author: Sarah

Ingredients

  • Ripe Bananas: The star of the show! You’ll need about 4-6 ripe bananas. Look for bananas that are yellow with a few brown spots – these are perfectly sweet and will freeze well without becoming too mushy. The ripeness is key to achieving the ideal balance of sweetness and texture in your frozen treat.
  • Chocolate Chips or Chocolate Bar: For that irresistible chocolate coating. You’ll need about 1 cup of chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar. You can use semi-sweet, dark, milk, or even white chocolate depending on your preference. Dark chocolate offers a richer, less sweet experience, while milk chocolate provides a classic, sweet taste. A good quality chocolate will melt smoother and taste better.
  • Coconut Oil (Optional but Recommended): A tablespoon of coconut oil will help thin the chocolate and create a smoother, more dippable consistency. It also adds a subtle sheen to the finished chocolate coating and helps prevent it from becoming too brittle when frozen, making for a more pleasant bite.
  • Toppings (Optional, Get Creative!): This is where the fun begins! Think about your favorite sweet and crunchy additions. Some popular choices include chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts), sprinkles (rainbow, chocolate, colored sugar), shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened), mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies (Oreo, graham crackers), sea salt flakes for a sweet and salty kick, or even a drizzle of caramel or peanut butter. The possibilities are truly endless, allowing you to customize your frozen bananas to suit any taste or occasion.
  • Popsicle Sticks or Skewers: To make them easy to handle and eat. You’ll need popsicle sticks or wooden skewers – one for each banana. These will act as handles, transforming your frozen bananas into fun and portable treats, perfect for kids and adults alike.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: one normal portion
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25
  • Fat: 15