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These homemade banana popsicles dipped in yogurt and rolled in crunchy granola are one of my all-time favorite summer treats! They’re delicious and kid-friendly, and easy to make with 3 ingredients.
Creamy frozen yogurt makes these banana popsicles taste almost like ice cream. I know, I know, I said almost. If you’re craving the real deal, try my easy blender ice cream or this no-churn mango ice cream. You might also like these homemade blueberry popsicles.
These easy banana popsicles dipped in yogurt are the best alternative I’ve found to some of the sugar-loaded frozen treats you’ll find in stores. You only need three ingredients: bananas, yogurt, and granola (even better if it’s also homemade) for crunch. They’re cool and creamy, with no added sugar, and you MIGHT just convince your kids they’re eating ice cream on a stick. 😎
Reasons I’m a Fan of These Banana Popsicles Dipped in Yogurt
- Easy ingredients. These frozen bananas on a stick need simple ingredients. If you’re like me and eat yogurt with fruit and granola practically every morning, then you already have what you need. Whenever I have these banana popsicles in the freezer, I’ll eat them for breakfast instead!
- Zero added sugar. You can make these banana popsicles without any added sugar, depending on your toppings.
- Super customizable. On the subject of toppings… Be as low-cal or as indulgent as you like. Coat your bananas in low-fat yogurt (any flavor), nut butter, or melted chocolate, and roll them in granola, chocolate chips, freeze-dried fruit, etc. They’re easy to customize for kids AND adults.
- Fun to make. Dipping and coating these banana popsicles is a fun activity to get the little ones involved in. They’re a kid-friendly snack in more ways than one.
What You’ll Need to Make Them
These homemade banana popsicles are the definition of keeping it simple. You don’t need popsicle trays or special equipment. You’ll find classic wooden popsicle sticks in most grocery stores or craft stores, and if you have reusable plastic sticks at home, feel free to use those!
As for the ingredients, these are also easy, and I’ve included some quick notes on the ones I use here. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the recipe amounts and detailed instructions.
- Bananas – I always buy organic bananas (I once had a taste-test with my husband as to which tasted better, organic or regular, and organic came out on top!). Make sure to choose ripe, yellow bananas that aren’t overly brown.
- Yogurt – I often use those small yogurt cartons you’d pack in lunch boxes. They’re the perfect size and amount of yogurt for 4 servings. You can use any flavored or plain yogurt you’d like. Greek yogurt, low-fat, fat-free, or regular, fruit-flavored, etc. You could also use a dairy-free alternative, like coconut yogurt.
- Granola – Again, this can be any kind you prefer. Use whole grain granola with dried fruit like you see in the photos, or swap it for your favorite store-bought or homemade granola blend. Like the yogurt, the toppings are also very flexible, see below.
What Else Can I Dip the Bananas In?
- Different yogurt. Try dipping in a mix of yogurt, like vanilla yogurt, strawberry yogurt, blueberry yogurt, raspberry, peach, mango, etc. You can also mix plain yogurt with peanut butter, fruit preserves, or homemade strawberry jam.
- Melted chocolate. Try my chocolate-covered frozen bananas for an easy variation of chocolate-dipped banana popsicles. You could also dip them in peanut butter fudge sauce or homemade Nutella.
- Nut butter. Choose your fighter: Peanut butter (no added salt or sugar), almond butter, cashew butter, or a seed butter, like sun butter.
- Double dip. Make a double layer and dip your bananas in peanut butter or yogurt first, and freeze until it’s set before dipping in a second layer, like chocolate.
Topping Variations
You can adapt the toppings from granola to any add-on you’d like! Use your discretion when it comes to toppings, whether you’re making your banana popsicles for small kids or adults, catering to allergies, etc.
- Nuts. Roll the yogurt-covered bananas in roughly chopped, crushed, or finely ground peanuts, pecans, almonds, walnuts, or cashews. Pro tip: Dip the bananas in chocolate, then in crushed peanuts for a Nestle Drumstick-inspired version. You’re welcome!
- Freeze-dried fruit. Crush up freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, and other fruits. You could also roll the popsicles in dried cranberries.
- Cereal. Roll your popsicles in Rice Krispies, Cheerios, or any cereal you’d like.
- Crushed cookies. If you don’t mind the added sugar, crush up Oreos or Chips Ahoy cookies and roll the bananas in the crumbs.
- More add-ons. Try shredded coconut (toasted or untoasted) or sprinkles.
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Banana Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 (6-ounce) carton of low-cal or fat-free fruit yogurt
- 1/2 cup whole grain granola mix with dried fruit
Instructions
- Get a plate ready. Line a large plate or cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
- Prepare the bananas. Cut bananas in half. Insert a wooden stick into the end of each banana piece.
- Dip in yogurt. Dip each banana into the yogurt carton, completely covering each banana.
- Coat with granola. Place granola in a shallow dish and roll bananas in granola to coat. Place bananas on the previously prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- 4 wooden popsicle sticks
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.
How to Make Banana Popsicles
It’s easy to scale the recipe to make a big batch, so we’re stocked all summer long! See the section below for storage details.
- Prep. Line a big cookie sheet with wax paper or parchment paper for easy clean-up. Meanwhile, take out your yogurt cartons and add the granola to a shallow dish or plate.
- Cut the bananas. Slice your bananas into halves. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the flat, cut end of each banana half.
- Dip, then roll. First, dip the bananas into your choice of yogurt. Make sure to completely cover each banana right up to the stick. Next, roll the dipped bananas in granola so they’re well-coated. Transfer them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze. Place the banana popsicles into the freezer for at least 2 hours. Take the popsicles out of the freezer about 5 minutes before serving so they can soften up a little.
How Long Will These Last In the Freezer?
- These banana popsicles store well in the freezer for 2-3 months. That being said, I always find they taste the best within 1 month of when they’re made. To store them, once the bananas are frozen solid, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag.
These look so easy and so incredibly delicious!
These are so fun! We might make them soon, like right now if I can scrounge up all the ingredients!
These sound like the best summery treat!
The weather is up and down here as well! I guess it makes me appreciate the nice days even more. These look like a great snack for kids!
This is such a clever way to sneak in healthier snacks for my kids. I love this idea and I know my family will too.
Those are the sweetest wins – I would milk that for weeks! Love this snack!! Anything that can trick me into thinking I’m eating ice cream is a win for me!