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Chocolate Dipped Banana’s to make frozen pops
I loved making these Chocolate Dipped Banana Pops for my kids while they were growing up and then teaching them how to make them as they learned to cook.
Chocolate Dipped Banana Pops are perfect for a hot day, or any time family and friends get together.
Besides being very economical , they are so simply and quick, it’s a great treat or snack to whip up; and who doesn’t love chocolate!
Dipping the Chocolate Dipped Banana Pops in sprinkles, nuts, whatever you’d like makes them special to your taste. Freeze extra to have on hand for a frozen tasty dessert.
Chocolate Dipped Banana Pops
Ingredients:
6 -8 large bananas (use bananas that are ripe, but firm and not too ripe – see picture below)
1 bag of semi sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 Tbl. shortening
Toppings: sprinkles, chopped nuts, coconut (toasted makes it better) or whatever you’d like
craft sticks aka Popsicle sticks
Directions:
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or waxed paper
Cut the bananas in half , or in chunks about 3 inches in length, which is actually easier for dipping and eating.
Make a small slit in 3 places at the cut end of the banana to make it easier to peel. 
Place stick in end of the banana, pushing in about half way through to make it secure.
If cutting into chunks, push craft stick almost through the banana piece.
Place bananas in freezer to help them be a bit more firm when dipping. While the bananas are in the freezer, pour the chocolate chips into a microwavable bowl, along with the shortening.Heat the chocolate chips and shortening for 30 seconds, stir and repeat a few times until the chocolate is melted and smooth. **Do not over heat as this will make the chocolate clumpy and not usable for this recipe.When the chocolate is melted, take the bananas out of the freezer, and one at a time, roll in the bowl of melted chocolate using a spatula to help coat the banana with chocolate, scrapping of a bit of chocolate if it is too thick.
Roll in desired toppings, or leave plain.
Place the bananas back in the freezer to firm up as each one is coated. Enjoy now while the center is still soft, or place in a zip-lock freezer bag to eat later. Some like the frozen bananas straight from the freezer and some like to let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften a bit making the center of the banana creamy and like ice cream. Either way, ENJOY!!!
Recipe by Carrie Groneman, Copyright Carrie Groneman, A Mother’s Shadow, 2023
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Saw this on Daisy Cottage Designs. Looks delicious! I know my daughters would enjoy this one–looking forward to trying this with them. Thank you for sharing!
Sure appreciate the comment and have a fun summer with the girls! Banana pops cool off hot summer days.
My older daughter loves bananas and of course chocolate, too. So going to hopefully try to make these for her soon. Pinned and tweeted, too 🙂
yummy!! these look tasty! pinned to make soon!
Carrie,
This chocolate dipped banana’s looks so delicious. They remind me of Disney World. My kids love to get them when we are down there. I think yours are prettier. I do not think Disney has sprinkles on theirs.
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Yum! Chocolate dipped bananas are the best! These look so good!
Frozen banana’s with chocolate is one of my favorites that I only could indulge in at the random theme park. I will be now eating them from home! Thanks for sharing. Blessings…Shari
Wow Carrie. Your recipe for making these chocolate covered bananas is easy enough to trust my kids to make them 🙂 Thank you for sharing this recipe, it is perfect for summer (and a lot healthier than just ice cream!)
Carrie,
These chocolate dipped bananas really do look like a great treat. They remind me so much of Disney World because they are one of our favorite treats there.
Thanks for sharing!
Diane Roark
Oh my goodness, we used to have these when I was a kid, I had completely forgotten about them. They were amazing and a real treat. I will definitely give these a go this summer. Thanks for the blast from the past.
Thanks for coming by Let’s Get Real. Love your post and appreciate you taking the time to share.
Blessings,
Shari
These look great, Carrie!
These are so good. I would eat these all the time asa a little girl.
These look delicious! I bet the grandkids would like these. My granddaughter would probably love to help make them as well.
They will have a GREAT time making these with you Linda! You will be the favorite for sure:)