Description
Make frozen banana pops dipped in dark chocolate and granola. This recipe transforms ripe bananas into fun frozen treats coated with rich dark chocolate and crunchy granola. It is a kid-friendly freezer snack ready in 15 minutes of active time.
Ingredients
- 6 firm ripe bananas
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 cup granola
- 12 popsicle sticks or wooden skewers
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set it near your freezer.
- Peel bananas and cut each one in half crosswise to create 12 banana halves.
- Insert a popsicle stick or wooden skewer into the cut end of each banana half, pushing it about 2 inches deep.
- Arrange banana pops on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours or until completely frozen solid.
- Combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass or narrow container for easier dipping.
- Remove frozen bananas from the freezer. Working quickly, dip each banana pop into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to pour chocolate over any uncovered areas.
- Immediately sprinkle granola over the wet chocolate coating, gently pressing it in to help it adhere.
- Return coated banana pops to the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is completely hardened before serving.
Notes
- Replace dark chocolate with milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred.
- Use almond butter or peanut butter instead of granola for a nut butter coating.
- Swap granola for chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or crushed graham crackers.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted chocolate for enhanced flavor.
- Roll bananas in cinnamon sugar before freezing for a cinnamon roll version.
- Drizzle with white chocolate after the dark chocolate hardens for a decorative touch.
- Choose bananas that are ripe but still firm.
- Freeze bananas completely solid before dipping.
- Pour chocolate over frozen bananas instead of dunking to keep the remaining chocolate warm and fluid.
- Work quickly when adding toppings.
- Store frozen banana pops in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American