Frozen Banana Chocolate Pops (Print Version)

Creamy peanut butter and banana halves dipped in chocolate and topped for a cool, satisfying treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 4 medium ripe bananas

→ Nut Butter

02 - 8 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Chocolate Coating

03 - 7 ounces dark or milk chocolate, chopped

→ Optional Toppings

04 - ¼ cup chopped roasted peanuts
05 - ¼ cup shredded coconut
06 - ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
07 - ¼ cup sprinkles

# How to Make:

01 - Peel bananas and cut each in half crosswise. Insert a wooden popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half.
02 - Place banana halves on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 1 hour until firm.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly over each frozen banana half using a small spatula or knife.
04 - Return peanut butter-coated bananas to the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
05 - Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
06 - Dip each banana pop into melted chocolate, turning to coat completely and allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
07 - Sprinkle chosen toppings over chocolate-coated bananas before the chocolate sets.
08 - Place finished pops on parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour until chocolate is fully set.
09 - Serve pops directly from the freezer and enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but you can pretend you're eating fruit, which is a win in any kitchen.
  • No baking required, no special skills—just freezing and dipping, which even tired parents can manage.
  • The contrast between creamy peanut butter, cold banana, and snappy chocolate shell is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Rushing the freezing steps is the biggest mistake—frozen banana needs to be rock solid, or the peanut butter and chocolate will slide right off.
  • The window between dipping and topping is small; chocolate sets fast, so have your toppings ready in a shallow dish and work with confidence.
03 -
  • If your chocolate seizes or becomes thick, add a tiny bit of coconut oil or vegetable oil and stir gently—it'll loosen back up without affecting the taste.
  • For a nut-free version without any compromise, sunflower seed butter is creamy and works perfectly, and nobody will miss the peanut flavor.
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