Chocolate Covered Bananas
Sweet, creamy bananas, crisp chocolate shell, endless toppings… this is one of those recipes that feels nostalgic, fun, and a little indulgent in the simplest way.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 bananas just ripe (not overly soft)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate milk or dark
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 8 popsicle sticks
Optional Toppings
- ½ cup salted peanuts finely chopped
- ½ cup Oreo cookie crumbs
- ½ cup toasted almonds chopped
- ¼ cup sprinkles
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and cut each one in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half, gently pushing it about halfway through so it holds securely.
- Freeze until firm: Place the bananas on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate. Freeze for at least 2–3 hours, or overnight, until completely firm. This step is key for that perfect chocolate coating.
- Set up your dipping station: Before melting the chocolate, have all your toppings ready in small bowls. Once the bananas are dipped, you’ll want to work quickly.
- Melt the chocolate: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate with the coconut oil, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- You can also microwave in 15–20 second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
- Dip the bananas: Pour the melted chocolate into a narrow glass (this makes dipping easier). Dip each frozen banana into the chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Let the excess drip off.
- Add toppings immediately: Place the dipped banana back on parchment and quickly sprinkle with your toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Freeze again to set: Return the bananas to the freezer for 10–15 minutes, until the chocolate shell is fully hardened.
- Store and enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag and keep frozen until ready to eat.
Notes
- Use bananas that are just ripe – too soft and they won’t hold well on the stick
- Freeze completely before dipping or the chocolate won’t stick properly
- Use a narrow glass for dipping – it gives that clean, even coating
- Work quickly with toppings, the chocolate sets fast
- Add a pinch of flaky salt for that sweet-salty magic
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 346mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 0.4mg
