Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas – Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with nuts, shredded coconut, and sprinkles. They are easy to make and they are a perfect snack for kids and adults to enjoy on a hot summer day.
CHOCOLATE COVERED FROZEN BANANAS
A quick and simple sweet treat to satisfy that sweet tooth. Healthy and delicious, they are an awesomely refreshing summer treat! They are sweet, cold, and so tasty, but much better for you than ice cream.
First time I had Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas was at one of those County Fairs many moons ago; I was so intrigued by it, and so in love with it, that I went to the fair 3 times in one week so that I could have that banana again.
Once the Summer Fests were done, and I needed my frozen banana fix, I went to my Mom’s kitchen to recreate my newfound love. That same day I also found out that just because something looks simple it does not mean that it is simple.
I picked up a banana, dipped it in melted chocolate, put it on a tray, and in the freezer. Sounds right…right?
Ehh! Guess again!
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE COVERED FROZEN BANANAS
When I went to get the banana a couple of hours later, the banana was almost all bare! The chocolate slipped right off it. I had to scrape the chocolate off the plate and into my mouth. Okay, so it wasn’t that bad of a mistake. 😉
You’re probably thinking why I didn’t just do a quick search. The answer to that is: Google didn’t exist back then, (no, I’m not ancient – it was early 90′s… and I’m 33), Yahoo was just starting out, and recipes were the last thing that were probably added to the search engines. (No research behind that statement…I could be wrong, 100%).
But, after a couple of trials and errors, I figured it out – freeze the banana before you dip it! So, it’s;
- CUT bananas in half and insert popsicle sticks
- freeze
- dip in melted chocolate
- sprinkle with toppings
- freeze again until firm.
MORE FROZEN DESSERTS RECIPES
- Chocolate Covered Kiwi Pops
- Strawberry Kiwi Fruit Popsicles
- 2-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream
- Yogurt Granola Banana Pops
ENJOY!
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
Ingredients
- 3 firm bananas , peeled and cut in half
- 6 popsicle sticks
- 8 ounces chopped dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Toppings: toasted hazelnuts , or peanuts, sprinkles, coconut flakes, etc…
Instructions
- Line a sheet pan or a larger flat plate with waxed paper.
- Cut each banana in half.
- Insert a popsicle stick into the cut-end, and push the stick halfway in.
- Place all the bananas on the waxed paper and freeze for 1 hour.
- Add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl and pour in the vegetable oil.
- Melt the chocolate and vegetable oil in the microwave. DO NOT burn the chocolate. Check on it every 30 seconds and stir.
- Put the dipping decorations (nuts, sprinkles) on flat plates.
- Remove bananas from freezer.
- Take one banana at a time and dip it in the chocolate, coating it completely – spoon some on, if needed.
- Roll or sprinkle the dipped bananas with nuts, or sprinkles, or shredded coconut, and put them back on the waxed paper.
- Put the bananas back in the freezer and freeze for 1 hour.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
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Originally posted in May of 2011.
These look so fun and tasty!
Nothing quite like bananas and chocolate! Love this recipe!!
I think that these are the perfect summer treat to make and enjoy with the kids!! So many fun ways to make them!
What an amazing snack idea! I am sure that my kid will go crazy!
I can’t wait to make these! I don’t know why I have never before. Thank you for showing how easy they are to make! I bought some bananas n chocolate today so I am off to make these now…
My kiddos just made these! So fun!
These are so fun! My kids devoured them and we definitely want to make them again!
What a fun and easy treat! My kids will love making these this weekend; so cute!
My kids love these chocolate covered bananas! Great recipe idea!
This hits the spot! Love chocolate covered bananas! My kids love that they can each add their own favorite topping!
This is so funny…the other day someone asked me about my fancy snacks and wanted to know if I had a fancy banana snack, I replied covered in chocolate and frozen on a stick ;0 . These wonderful and in my opinion, brilliant creations are the best ever! I have never made them myself though so I will have to take a peek at your tricks 🙂
Oh how I LOVE this 🙂 you have no idea LOL They look so good 🙂
You can tell by the look on Ana’s face that she is enjoying it.
this reminds me of the show Arrested Development 😀 thanks for sharing the recipe!
I have yet to have a chocolate covered frozen banana, but, if it wasn’t for your post and if I had to create one on my own, I would have done exactly the same as you! 🙂 good to know the right technique now!
oh my god! these look awesome and I think I am with you that the first time I had a frozen banana dipped in chocolate was at a state fair of some sort. I forgot how delicious and easy these were to make. Thanks for sharing!
My kids would absolutely love these. Great job!
I’ve been planning to make chocolate frozen bananas 🙂 and now I definitely will do that!! Your ones look absolutely gorgeous, Kate!! Have got any laft ;)??
Confession…. I’ve never had a chocolate covered frozen banana! But now, I’m TOTALLY inspired to make them!
I loved frozen bananas when I was a kid! Never dipped them in chocolate, though. Definitely on my list for the summer :).
You know… I’ve actually never had a frozen banana. Blasphemy, right? Going to the store now to remedy this =)
Once a year I go to Disney World. My special treat is always a chocolate covered banana. They are so GOOD! I always think to myself, why don’t I make this at home. Part of me wants to keep it special, but now I cam glad to hear it takes a bit more work. I won’t feel as lazy.
Ohhhh!!! I never had this, but it sounds divine! I had seen this recipe over at FoodFrenzy… and I knew I had to come over! This will be a great snack for my girls (and me… oops)! 🙂
These were my favorite treat at amusement parks as a kid. Now they would be the perfect summer treat! Thanks for the freezing first tip 🙂 I always think I know what I’m doing (or have all the ingredients for a recipe) only to find that I was entirely wrong!
Freeze. Dip. Freeze…Got it. Heading to the kitchen now!
Giggle. 😉
Seriously, these sound awesome.
Wow these look amazing!!!! My mouth is watering. Love your photo too 🙂
Oh yeah!!! This is truly a childhood favorite, my Sissy and I loved them growing up:-) So much fun for kids!
Oh, that’s funny. I wouldn’t have thought of freezing them first either. Wow, the internet has come so far – we can instantly find answers now. I love chocolate covered bananas and yours look awesome especially with chopped nuts. Yum! I love the picture of your cutie pie!
Kate you know I’m on a diet! You are killing me!! I really really want one of these right now…… about a month more to go and I will be devouring this! 🙂
Ah, the days before Google…how did we survive!!? Your sweet princess looks like she approves of your banana treat…what a doll!
After the frozen banana “ice cream” last week I decided to freeze more bananas (it ws so addicting)…this time I froze them without the skins on LOL works much better that way. I guess I will have to dip some in chocolate now. Great pics, cute post. Love this!
What a perfect summer dessert – looks great!
Chocolate covered bananas always remind me of Disneyland – I think that’s the first place I ever had one and for the longest time, it was the only place I saw them. Such yummy goodness! Yours look delicious.
I think I just found what my son and I are going to make one day over summer break! And yes, I am 32, I remember back when yahoo and google weren’t your go to research source!
fun way to have bananas looks delicious
I never knew that it was freeze first. thanks for the dip!!
What an awesome treat! Those chocolate dipped frozen bananas look wonderfully delicious!
I used to love these when I was a kid! Yours look so good. But I had a horrible habit of eating all of the chocolate off and only eating part of the banana. 🙂
mmmm, delicious ! I am kinda puzzled why I’ve never had this ! I feel like I’ve been missing out !
Looking at Ana’s happy face, I thought of my kids thinking they would enjoy this totally! Until I buy an ice cream maker, why not making frozen bananas! I was surprised to see we have to wait 6 hours till I get to eat them (such a long time after dipping melted chocolate…yum). You have all kinds of sweets that make kids happy. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I was obssesed with these growing up as a kid! I wasn’t smart enough to make them back then, but I definately want to try it now. Your daughter is so lucky she will have fond memories of these growing up. =)
Thanks for the tip. I was going to try to have the kiddos make some of those this summer. A healthier treat 🙂
Until I tried them, I had no idea how good bananas were frozen. I haven’t tried them dipped in chocolate yet, though. That takes it to a whole new level. They look delicious!
I love chocolate covered bananas! I bought some at the store a few months ago and I haven’t had one since… I do have a bunch of frozen bananas in the freezer right now thought. I might just have to go buy some chocolate!
Yummm these looks delicious. I’ve never had chocolate dipped banana (sad, i know :< ) I usually make Vietnamese banana "ice cream": flatten ripe banana dipped in coconut milk sauce with shredded coconut and peanut.
Guess I have to buy some banana and chocolate now.
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YUM! I love chocolate-covered bananas! Strangely I have never made them myself…thanks for the inspiration! Loved your “bikini bod” comment. 🙂
These look delicious. The days are warming up here in San Diego and this would be a perfect treat. Thanks for sharing!
My daughter is sitting with me right now and she is very excited at the thought of chocolate covered bananas! Yum! Your little one is adorable!!!!
My kids just love them , I make it often , I had the same problem as you before but now I have nailed it after lots of tries 🙂
I’ve never had a chocolate-covered frozen banana but this sounds delightful!
MMM these look so good! Cute kid 😀
All I can say is these were my fav growing up, everytime the ice cream truck came around I would get these… what a treat and trip down memory lane for me! Thanks so much~
This is one of my kiddos favorite treats. They look so yummy with the nuts!
Aww is that your little angel? So precious. Not a bad mistake at all! I would have done the same thing. My son and I love making these as well. Great post 🙂
Love it. You had me taken in, though. Thought it would be easy, too. Ana looks SO happy!
You just made Dudette’s summer a lot brighter! She’s going to love these as much as that gorgeous, adorable little beauty obviously does; and I will use sprinkles just like she has! Thank you for finding the recipe that works.
i LOVE frozen bananas. i’m gonna have to try this idea with chocolate!!! freeze – dip – freeze. i shall remember the trick 🙂