• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to footer navigation
  • Skip to privacy navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Fit Mitten Kitchen

balanced baking and real food recipes

Subscribe to receive my FREE Healthy Nut Butter eBook!
Free eBook!
  • Recipes
    • Course
      • Breakfast
        • Egg Dishes
        • Oatmeal & Granola
        • Pancakes & Waffles
        • Scones
        • Smoothies
      • Desserts
        • Bars & Brownies
        • Cakes & Cupcakes
        • Candy
        • Cookies
        • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
        • PIes, Tarts & Crisps
        • Cinnamon Rolls
      • Healthy Drinks
      • Lunch & Dinner
        • Appetizers
        • Bowls
        • Salads
        • Sandwiches & Wraps
        • Sides
        • Soups & Chili
      • Snacks
        • Bars & Balls
        • Muffins & Breads
        • Nut & Seed Butters
    • Dietary
      • Dairy Free
      • Gluten-Free
      • No Added Sugar
      • Nut-Free
      • Oil-Free
      • Paleo
      • Vegan
      • Vegetarian
      • Whole30
    • Method
      • Food Processor & Blender
      • Freezer
      • Grill
      • Instant Pot
      • No-Bake
      • Oven
      • Slow Cooker
      • Stovetop
    • Protein
      • Chicken
      • Plant Based
      • Pork
      • Seafood
      • Turkey
    • Recipe Videos
  • About
    • Meet Ashley
    • Work with Me
      • Partnerships
    • Contact
  • Lifestyle
    • Real Talk
    • Travel
    • Workouts
  • Shop
Home Recipes Course Desserts Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
GF Gluten-Free DF Dairy Free V Vegan VG Vegetarian

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Jump to Recipe Rate Recipe
Posted:6/15/22
Updated:6/9/22

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this healthy treat: Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas! Perfect for kids and adults, fun to make and plenty of ways to make them your own with your favorite toppings. Vegan friendly using frozen bananas and your favorite chocolate.

If you’re looking for more healthy summer desserts, be sure to check out this post for some easy recipes.

chocolate covered banana pops with various toppings on parchment lined baking pan

If you love bananas and need a fun recipe the whole family will love, you must make these Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas. It’s a simple recipe (literally as simple as three ingredients!) that is healthy and absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect treat on a hot summer day.

Now, I am not going to tell you frozen bananas on a stick tastes like an ice cream bar, because that would be lying. BUT frozen bananas do have a nice creamy texture to them and give off that ice cream vibe, if you know what I mean.

2 Main Ingredients + Toppings

To make chocolate covered banana pops you really just need bananas and your favorite quality dark chocolate. The toppings are totally optional, but are a fun addition and fun for kids too.

Here’s a breakdown of what we used here…

  • bananas – Use ripe bananas for a sweeter flavor, or slightly underripe for a more neutral flavor. Don’t use super spotty bananas as they’ll be too soft. Also, go with medium sized bananas if you can – that way you can get two banana pops from one banana.
  • chocolate – I used dark chocolate chips. You can choose your favorite (milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate is fine too), I just always recommend a quality brand.
  • coconut oil – creates a silky smooth melted chocolate
  • favorite nut butter – peanut butter is always a good idea but feel free to use your favorite. I love cashew butter and almond butter here as well. You can also omit the nut butter!

Toppings

  • freeze dried strawberries
  • crushed peanuts
  • flaked sea salt
  • sprinkles
  • chocolate candies
  • pretzels
chocolate covered banana pops ingredients in bowls next to bananas and sticks, with text labeled over ingredients

Equipment Needed:

  • parchment paper or wax paper
  • sheet pan
  • popsicle sticks

How to Make Chocolate Covered Banana Pops

Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how to make these frozen chocolate banana pops. Make sure you have your baking sheet lined and popsicle sticks out and ready to go before beginning. The toppings and chocolate you won’t need for several hours later, but you can put them in small bowls to prepare them for later if you’d like. When you’re ready to begin the process, make sure you have placed your nut butter in a deep enough jar for dipping.

Scroll down to the recipe card for the ingredient amounts and full instruction steps.

Step 1 – Prepare Bananas & Freeze

Peel the bananas, slice in half and place a popsicle stick in the end of each banana (the cut end), making sure to go just to the middle of the banana. Place the bananas on the lined sheet pan and freeze for at least 4 hours. You can freeze them up to 48 hours in advance.

Step 2 – Melt Chocolate

Melt the chocolate using your preferred method. You can use a double broiler, melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals on half power, or on the stovetop on the lowest heat setting. Whichever method you choose, just be careful not to burn the chocolate.

  • banana peels next to bananas on sticks on parchment lined baking sheet
  • banana pops topping ingredients in bowls above a pan of frozen and partially dipped bananas

Step 3 – Dip

Dip banana into nut butter (if using) and then cover with melted chocolate. You can cover with melted chocolate by spooning the chocolate over the banana, or put the melted chocolate into a deep enough jar that will cover the banana once you’ve dipped it in. The only caveat with the dipping method is that you have to work very quickly, as dipping the frozen banana into warm chocolate will change the temperature of the chocolate and harden it fairly fast.

Step 4 – Add Toppings

After you’ve dipped the chocolate, quickly add your choice of toppings and place back on the sheet pan.

NOTE: You will also have to quickly add the toppings since the cold banana will harden the chocolate within seconds. This is where having a little assembly line with kids and friends helps!

How Long Do Frozen Bananas Last?

The frozen bananas, uncovered, are best used within 48 hours time. Once you have covered them in chocolate and stored them in an airtight container, they’re best enjoyed within 5-7 days,

Recipe Tips

  • Once the bananas are fully frozen and you’re ready to dip, move quickly between covering chocolate and adding the toppings.
  • If you don’t care about a super clean presentation, try spooning the chocolate over the cold banana (letting the excess chocolate drip back into the melted bowl of chocolate). It’s a little messier but you don’t have to worry about the chocolate changing temperature if you’re not working fast enough while using the dipping method.
  • You don’t have to wait long to enjoy these – once the chocolate has set, just dig in!
3 chocolate covered banana pops covered in hemp hearts, crushed peanuts and freeze dried strawberries

Other Ways to Make

Make banana coins (1″ round slices), freeze and dip for little chocolate banana bites. Perfect for popping!

Make mini pops by taking frozen banana chunks, covering them with peanut butter and dipping in melted chocolate.

Other Topping Ideas

  • Coconut flakes
  • Toffee bits
  • Crushed pistachios
  • Sliced almonds
  • Graham crackers & mini marshmallows (smore’s style!)
  • Drizzle with white chocolate for a sweet and zebra-like topping
two chocolate covered banana pops decorated with sea salt and sprinkles on parchment lined baking sheet

Storing

Store the fully coated chocolate covered bananas in a freezer safe container and enjoy within 1 week.

If you’re looking for more treats for summer, check out these:

  • Cashew Coconut Strawberry Freezer Fudge
  • Healthy Fudge Pops
  • Coconut Strawberry Popsicles

Let me know if you make this fun treat by leaving a comment and star rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley

Print

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

chocolate covered banana pops with various toppings on parchment lined baking pan
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Need fun and easy healthy cool treat? Enter: Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas! These kid friendly frozen banana pops are the perfect no bake dessert for all ages. Cover frozen bananas in melted chocolate and add your favorite toppings. The possibilities are endless! Vegan and paleo friendly recipe.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 medium-large bananas, cut in half (see notes)
  • 1 cup quality dark chocolate chips
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup favorite favorite nut butter (optional)

Toppings

  • sprinkles
  • crushed peanuts
  • hemp hearts
  • flaked sea salt
  • candies

Instructions

  1. Prepare bananas: Line a medium rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set out 6 popsicle sticks. Peel bananas and place popsicle stick in center of cut end; place on baking sheet, cover with foil (or another wrap) and freeze for at least 4 hours, up to 48 hours in advance.
  2. Melt chocolate: Add chocolate chips to microwave safe bowl and melt on half power in 30-second intervals. Once the chips are partially melted, stir in coconut oil and continue melting in microwave until chocolate is smooth. You can also use a double boiler, or the stovetop on the lowest heat setting. Transfer melted chocolate into a bowl or glass jar, if dipping.
  3. Dip: Take frozen bananas out of freezer and prepare for dipping. First cover banana with nut butter if using, then move onto chocolate. You can cover with melted chocolate by spooning the chocolate over the banana, or dip the melted chocolate into the jar – just move very quickly if you do this method.
  4. Add Toppings: After you’ve dipped the chocolate, quickly add your choice of toppings and place back on the sheet pan.
  5. Enjoy! You don’t have to wait to enjoy these. You can keep the bananas out while the chocolate coating sets and enjoy right away.

Notes

STORING – Frozen chocolate covered bananas will last in fridge for several days. Store in airtight container and best enjoyed within one week. 

Keywords: chocolate covered banana pops, frozen banana recipes, healthy desserts for kids

Did you make this recipe?

Tag @fitmittenkitchen on Instagram and hashtag it #fitmittenkitchen

About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

piece of zucchini bread baked oatmeal in small bowl next to hemp hearts, chocolate chips and baked oatmeal pan
Previous Post
Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
Next Post
18+ No Bake Paleo Desserts to Make this Summer

Reader Interactions

Rate this Recipe Cancel reply

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Primary Sidebar

More...

31 Holiday Cookies for Your Cookie Exchange

baked gingerbread bundt cake

Gingerbread Bundt Cake

bowl of pear salad with fresh pomegranates and candied pecans and orange poppyseed dressing jar

Pomegranate Pear Salad

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

overhead view of honey glazed carrots on rectangle baking dish with fresh thyme

Honey Glazed Carrots

stacked gingerbread truffles on green plate next to red gingerbread cookie cutter and red towel in background

Easy Gingerbread Truffles

pieces of cranberry orange baked oatmeal on oval plate

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

mocha mini cheesecake with whipped topping on black plate and dessert forks

Mini Mocha Cheesecakes

Free recipe ebook!

Subscribe and get a FREE healthy nut butter ebook!

Thank you for subscribing!
Trending Now
butternut squash, feta and kale salad in bowl Lunch & Dinner
chai latte in mug with cinnamon and star anise Cozy Drinks
banana peanut butter cinnamon rolls on small white plates with banana slices Cinnamon Rolls
As Featured On
  • Browse by Diet
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Vegan
  • Paleo
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
Exclusive Member of Mediavine· © 2023 · All Rights Reserved · Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled Back to Top

Subscribe & receive a free nut butter ebook!

Thank you for subscribing!