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Enjoy a simple and delightful treat with our Frozen Chocolate Banana recipe. Using only one banana, chocolate, and your choice of fun toppings like sprinkles, toasted coconut, or crushed cookies, this easy recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Quick to make and irresistibly tasty, these frozen bananas covered in chocolate and your favorite garnishes are the perfect snack for any time you crave something sweet.
My first experience with a frozen chocolate banana was memorable, shared with my daughter on Balboa Island in California. Fans of the TV show “Arrested Development” might recall the fictional family’s frozen banana stand in Newport Beach, inspired by a real store in Balboa that claims to have created the frozen banana dessert. During a recent trip to California, we made it a point to visit, and the bananas lived up to their reputation. Simple yet unbelievably tasty, they were the ideal refreshment.
Why This Recipe Works
- Frozen bananas are quick and easy to make.
- They satisfy a sweet craving and are a healthier dessert option.
- This frozen chocolate banana recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you want to make more than one.
- They’re so good!!
Ingredients
See recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- 1 ripe but firm banana
- semi-sweet chocolate chips
- vegetable oil
- lollipop sticks, sturdy plastic straws, skewers, chopsticks, or wooden popsicle sticks
- candy sprinkles, optional
You can see in the photos that I used wooden spoons and sturdy plastic straws in this recipe.
Recipe Variations
- You can leave the chocolate bare or sprinkle with candy sprinkles, chopped nuts, toasted coconut, granola, or crushed cookies.
- Use white candy melts instead of chocolate or different colored candy melts to enjoy for a holiday.
How To Make This Recipe
- Peel and cut the banana in half. Slide a popsicle stick, or straw, etc. into each banana half.
- Place each half of the banana on a baking sheet and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate in the microwave (see directions below).
- Dip each half of the banana in melted chocolate. If you’re using a bowl that isn’t deep enough to dip the banana into, use a spoon to drizzle the melted chocolate over each half of the banana.
- Sprinkle with toppings.
- Freeze again until firm.
Expert Tips
- Be sure to use perfectly yellow bananas for this recipe. If the banana is too ripe, it will be harder to work with.
- Insert the popsicle stick before you freeze the bananas. Adding the stick after the banana is frozen will cause the banana to split.
- Freeze the banana before and after you dip in the melted chocolate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Add the chocolate and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 20 seconds.
Stir and let the chocolate sit for about 5 minutes, the chocolate will continue to melt.
Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Keep the banana frozen until ready to enjoy. Store in an airtight container or wrap frozen banana in plastic wrap. Frozen bananas will last up to a week in the freezer.
There sure are! Try any of these wonderful recipes:
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Frozen Chocolate Banana
Ingredients
- 1 banana (use a ripe but firm banana for best results)
- 3 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (slightly less than 2/3 cup)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sprinkles, granola, chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 popsicle sticks, chopsticks, or sturdy plastic straws
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Cut the banana in half and insert a popsicle stick, sturdy plastic straw or chopstick in each half. Place them on the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the chocolate and oil for 20 seconds (depending on microwave strength). Most of the chocolate chips should be melted. If not, heat for a few seconds longer.
- Stir and let sit for 5 minutes for the remaining chocolate to melt.
- Roll each banana half in the melted chocolate, then quickly sprinkle with the topping (if using).
- Place the banana back on the baking sheet and freeze until the chocolate sets, about 20 minutes. Serve or freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
- Be sure to use perfectly yellow bananas for this recipe. If the banana is too ripe, it will be harder to work with.
- Insert the popsicle stick before you freeze the bananas. Adding the stick after the banana is frozen will cause the banana to split.
- Freeze the banana before and after you dip in the melted chocolate.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
I added peppermint extract to the chocolate and sliced the banana into rounds. Tasted like a junior mint!
It’s yummy