Make these quick and easy Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas by dipping a half of a banana in chocolate or banana pieces. The perfect treat for kids during the summer that adults will also love!
The perfect way to satisfy that sweet tooth during the summer is Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas! They are so easy to make and the kids love helping slice, dip and top them.
You can make them bite size or cut the banana in half and dip them that way. Either way they are sweet, cold and tasty. Skip the ice cream this summer and make these Chocolate Bananas.
If the kids are going to help slice the bananas we love these Children’s Cooking Knives to avoid accidents.
Ingredients Needed
- Bananas
- Wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Coconut oil
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles, chopped nuts, coconut, etc
How to Make Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
- Prep – Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment or waxed paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Prep Bananas – Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Skewer the cut end of each banana piece with a wooden skewer. Push the skewer in until it is stable.
- Freeze – Place bananas on a prepared baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- Melt Chocolate – Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-seconds increments, stirring between each, until melted. Or, melt it on the stovetop in a double boiler.
- Dip – Take one banana and hold it over the bowl of melted chocolate. Use a large spoon or ladle and spoon generous amounts of chocolate over the banana. Rotate the banana as you are spooning until it’s covered. Work quickly because the banana is cold and the chocolate will cool quickly. Let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl. Move the banana over the top of parchment paper in a clean place then
- Top – If you want toppings sprinkle desired toppings over the top. Then lay down on a baking sheet to dry. Repeat with all bananas.
- Freeze – Freeze dipped bananas for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to a freeze-safe storage container and store for up to 3 weeks.
How to Make Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites
- Prep – Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment or waxed paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Cut Bananas – Slice bananas into bite size pieces, about ½’’ each.
- Freeze – Place banana slices flat on the covered baking sheet, without touching. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate – Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-seconds increments, stirring between each, until melted. Or, melt it on the stovetop in a double boiler.
- Dip – Place a piece of banana on a fork, so it’s resting on the tines. Then dip it into the chocolate. Lift it out and let any excess chocolate drain through the fork tongs. Place chocolate dipped banana back on the baking sheet. Repeat until all bananas are dipped.
- Top – If you would like toppings on the bananas, sprinkle them on before the chocolate dries.
- Freeze – Freeze dipped bananas for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to a freeze-safe storage container and store for up to 3 weeks.
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Yield: 6 servings
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
Frozen Chocolate Dipped Bananas by the bite size or half size with popsicle sticks. Don't forget your favorite toppings!
Prep Time
15 minutes
Additional Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Ingredients
Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites
- 3–4 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1 c. chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles, chopped nuts, coconut, etc
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
- 5 large bananas
- 10 wooden skewers or popsicle sticks
- 24 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- Assorted toppings: sprinkles, chopped nuts, coconut, etc
Instructions
Banana Bites
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment or waxed paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Slice bananas into bite size pieces, about ½’’ each.
- Place banana slices flat on the covered baking sheet, without touching. Freeze for at least 30 minutes.
- Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-seconds increments, stirring between each, until melted. Or, melt it on the stovetop in a double boiler.
- Place a piece of banana on a fork, so it’s resting on the tines. Then dip it into the chocolate. Lift it out and let any excess chocolate drain through the fork tongs.
- Place chocolate dipped banana back on the baking sheet. Repeat until all bananas are dipped.
- If you would like toppings on the bananas, sprinkle them on before the chocolate dries.
- Freeze dipped bananas for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to a freeze-safe storage container and store for up to 3 weeks.
Whole Bananas
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment or waxed paper to prevent sticking. Set aside.
- Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Skewer the cut end of each banana piece with a wooden skewer. Push the skewer in until it is stable.
- Place bananas on a prepared baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- Place any toppings you would like to sprinkle on bananas in shallow bowls or pie plates.
- Place chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high in 30-seconds increments, stirring between each, until melted. Or, melt it on the stovetop in a double boiler.
- Take one banana and hold it over the bowl of melted chocolate. Use a large spoon or ladle and spoon generous amounts of chocolate over the banana. Rotate the banana as you are spooning until it’s covered. Work quickly because the banana is cold and the chocolate will cool quickly. Let excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Move the banana over the top of parchment paper in a clean place then sprinkle desired toppings over the top. Then lay down on a baking sheet to dry. Repeat with all bananas.
- Freeze dipped bananas for at least 30 minutes, then transfer to a freeze-safe storage container and store for up to 3 weeks.
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