Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

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These Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas are the perfect healthy sweet treat for kids. They’re great for kids’ parties and easy to make with three simple ingredients: bananas, melted chocolate, and toppings of your choice!

My kids love bananas, enjoying them in everything from their morning bananas and cream oatmeal to banana peach smoothies. They’re naturally sweet and soft, making them perfect for a variety of sweet treats, such as this chocolate-covered banana recipe.

I wanted a new recipe that’s fun and easy for kids to make, such as banana popsicles, so I decided to freeze bananas covered with chocolate and let the kids choose their own toppings. It’s such a great activity for them and even their friends on playdates.

🥘 Ingredients

Frozen banana pops are a fun and healthy treat made with bananas, chocolate, and toppings. Easy to make, kid approved, and perfect anytime. Here is what I use:

Crushed Cookies: I love rolling the chocolate dipped bananas in crushed cookies for a sweet and crunchy bite. My kids always pick this topping first.

Bananas: I use ripe but not too soft bananas so they hold up well on the stick. They turn creamy once frozen and taste like ice cream.

Dairy Free Chocolate Chips: I melt these until smooth and coat the bananas for that rich chocolate shell.

Cake Pop or Craft Sticks: I stick these into the bananas to make them easy for little hands to hold.

Coconut Flakes: I sprinkle coconut on top for a tropical twist.

Dried Fruit: I chop up dried fruit and press it into the chocolate for extra color and flavor. It is a fun way to sneak in more fruit.

Nuts: I roll the dipped bananas in chopped nuts for crunch and protein. They taste almost like a candy bar.

Sprinkles: I always keep sprinkles on hand because they make the bananas so festive. The boys love choosing their favorite colors.

🔪 How To Make

Making these frozen chocolate covered bananas is a super fun activity to do with my kids. Here’s how we make them:

Cut the bananas: I slice the bananas in half and gently push a stick through the bottom of each piece so they are ready for dipping.

Coat and freeze: I dip the bananas into melted chocolate, add our favorite toppings, then place them in the freezer until firm and ready to enjoy.

📖 Variations

Having fun when making any of my recipes is the key, especially if you have kids helping in the kitchen. I recommend trying these variations that we love and that always bring smiles to the table:

Berry Sweet: I press tiny pieces of dried cranberries or strawberries into the chocolate. It adds a chewy texture and a pop of fruity flavor.

Trail Mix Fun: I chop up a mix of nuts, seeds, and raisins, then roll the bananas in it. It turns into a snack that is hearty and filling.

Breakfast Treat: I crush up granola and roll the bananas in it after dipping. It makes them taste like a sweet frozen breakfast bite.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

These chocolate covered bananas are a favorite snack in our house, especially on hot summer days when we need something cold and refreshing, but they can also be accompanied by other delicious treats for movie night, Halloween, and kids’ playdates. Here are some suggestions:

Movie night ideas: On movie night, I whip up a quick batch of unicorn popcorn and a homemade Nutella pizza for a super indulgent, low-calorie sweet snacking session the whole family can go wild for. 

Halloween Ideas: My kids also love making these healthy chocolate bananas for Halloween, along with Halloween monster cookies and funny face apples. They’re fun and great recipes for kids to get creative with!

Playdate Ideas: When my boys invite their friends over, I always get them involved in making yummy treats like this recipe, chewy vegan rice krispie treats, and nutritious protein energy balls. The recipes are made with wholesome ingredients and are so much fun for those little hands.

🧊 Storage Directions

Refrigeration: I do not keep these in the fridge because the bananas turn mushy and lose their creamy texture. They are always best straight from the freezer.

Freezing: I place the chocolate covered bananas on a parchment lined tray and freeze them for about two hours. Once they are solid, I transfer them into a freezer safe container or bag, and they keep well for up to two months.

Reheating: These are meant to be eaten frozen, so there is no reheating.

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