Chocolate Covered Bananas

This Chocolate Banana Pop recipe is an easy summer snack to make with kids. There are so many fun ways to decorate these chocolate covered bananas, so everyone can get creative in the kitchen!

The following is an article I wrote for Craftzine.com in early June. It was a really fun project to work on and even Logan (picky eater!!) loved eating the banana pops.

Making this Chocolate Banana Pop Recipe

School is out in most places and warmer weather has arrived. The sounds of the street are filled with children’s laughter and the catchy jingle of the ice cream man.

Stop there parents — you won’t need to shell out for overpriced and unhealthy treats anymore. Instead, try this cheaper make-at-home cold summer treat, a great way to get healthy fruit into our kids with a little something special.

This is a fun project for kids to help with. They will enjoy coming up with interesting ways of decorating their own “popsicle.” Who doesn’t love an ice cold treat when it’s hot outside?

Ingredients to Make Chocolate Covered Bananas

This recipe for chocolate covered bananas is so easy! You’ll only need these 3 simple ingredients:

• Bananas
• Dark Chocolate
• Coconut Oil

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Tools and Supplies

You’ll need a few kitchen tools to prepare this chocolate banana pop recipe. Here’s what I recommend having on hand before getting started:

• Cutting Board and Knife – to cut the bananas in half.
• Popsicle Sticks – to stick in the bananas.
• Kitchen Scale – to weigh the chocolate.
• Measuring Spoons – to measure the coconut oil.
• Small Saucepan – to melt the chocolate.
• Parchment Paper – to line the baking sheet.
• Baking Sheet – to freeze the bananas on.
• Tall, Narrow Jar or Glass – to fill with melted chocolate for dipping the bananas in.
• Plastic Squeeze Bottle – to drizzle white chocolate on the dipped bananas, if desired.

Ways to Decorate Chocolate Covered Bananas

If you’d like to add some toppings or a white chocolate drizzle on the chocolate dipped bananas, here are some fun decorating options:

• White Chocolate
• Rainbow Sprinkles
• Chocolate Sprinkles
• Chopped Nuts
• Seeds
• Flaky Sea Salt
• Chopped Freeze Dried Berries

Try these Chocolate Covered Bananas!

Next time you’re looking for a fun summer snack to make with kids, give these chocolate banana pops a try!

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More Banana Recipes

This Banana Chocolate Smoothie with Almond Milk doubles as a filling breakfast and sweet afternoon pick me up. It’s so easy to make and incredibly creamy!

These moist triple Chocolate Banana Muffins are a great way to use up overripe bananas. They feature a rich chocolate flavor with mashed banana and dark and white chocolate chunks.

These Blueberry Popsicles are healthy popsicles made with blueberries, banana, and yogurt for a cool sweet treat. You’ll love how healthy this homemade popsicle recipe is.

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