Frozen Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops
Homemade chocolate-covered banana pops made with unsweetened baking chocolate, coconut oil, and stevia. Frozen bananas are dipped in melted chocolate and optionally topped with crushed peanuts, coconut, or freeze-dried fruit. Ready to serve straight from the freezer or wrapped for storage.
Ingredients
- 3 small bananas
- 6 wood craft sticks
- 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, melteddark chocolate chips1:1veganallergen
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- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons Splenda Stevia Sweetenererythritol1:1veganallergen
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- crushed peanuts(optional)crushed almonds1:1allergenpeanuts-freeadds tree_nuts
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- unsweetened coconut(optional)
- freeze-dried raspberries(optional)
- freeze-dried strawberries(optional)
- stevia-sweetened white chocolate, melted(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a freezer-safe tray with parchment paper.
- 2
Peel bananas and slice in half horizontally.
- 3
Insert a wood craft stick into the cut side of each banana half.
- 4
Space banana pops a couple of inches apart on the tray.
- 5
Freeze until bananas are solid, about 3 hours.
- 6
Microwave chocolate and coconut oil together for one minute, then stir.
- 7
Microwave another minute and stir again.
- 8
Continue microwaving in one-minute intervals, stirring each time, until chocolate is fully melted without burning.
- 9
Stir sweetener into melted chocolate.
- 10
Pour chocolate mixture into a tall glass.
- 11
Dip each frozen banana pop into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- 12
Return to tray and sprinkle with desired toppings immediately if using.
- 13
Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze.
Tips
Use a tall glass for dipping to ensure even chocolate coating on banana pops.
Stir chocolate frequently while melting to prevent burning.
Apply toppings immediately after dipping while chocolate is still wet for better adhesion.
Good to Know
Wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in freezer. Enjoy within one week.
Prepare banana pops through freezing step up to one week in advance. Dip in chocolate and add toppings just before serving.
Serve immediately after dipping or directly from freezer.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the initial 3-hour freeze or bananas will not hold their shape during dipping.
Do not overheat chocolate in microwave or it will burn; stir frequently between short heating intervals.
Do not delay adding toppings after dipping or chocolate will set and toppings will not stick.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
Nut-Free Alternatives
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