Looking for a refreshing and fun treat to prepare with kids? Try frozen banana pops. It is one of the easiest treats for kids to make themselves with minimal help from adults. Perfect alternative to a sugary store bought snack.

Getting kids involved in the process not only boosts their excitement to try various fruits and nuts but also offers a fabulous opportunity for bonding and creating lasting memories!

Involving kids in kitchen tasks not only increases their enthusiasm for trying healthy food but also provides a fantastic chance to bond and create lasting memories together.

Cooking with kids may seem fun, but you must prioritise their safety first. Make sure that only adults handle the knife and keep little ones away from sharp knives. Check out the recipe and safety disclaimer for more details.

Allow kids to take the lead and pick their own toppings. Young kids would love dipping bananas in chocolate or yogurt and adding their own toppings.

Ingredients

Fruit: I used medium size bananas. If you use large bananas, cut each into three equal pieces.
For Coating: Dark chocolate and yogurt.
Toppings: Toasted coconut flakes, chopped chocolate, sprinkles and almonds.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Peel bananas and cut each in half.

Step 2: Insert a popsicle stick into each piece and place them on a baking sheet or a plate.

Step 3: Break chocolate bar into pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl along with butter.

Step 4: Heat it in the microwave, stirring every 10-15 second intervals until fully melted and smooth.

child holding chocolate dipped banana on top of grey plate.

Step 5: Dip one banana piece into melted chocolate. Use a spoon to coat evenly.

Step 6: Top it with chopped almonds.

Step 7: Place it on parchment lined baking sheet.

child holding chocolate coated banana topped with toasted coconut flakes.

Step 8: Now dip another piece into chocolate and coat evenly.

Step 9: Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes all over on top of chocolate covered banana.

Step 10: Place it on a lined baking sheet.

child holding yogurt dipped banana on top of yogurt bowl.

Step 11: Dip a banana piece in yogurt. Use a spoon to help coat evenly.

Step 12: Top it with chopped chocolate.

Step 13: Place it on a lined baking sheet next to chocolate coated banana pops.

child sprinkling colourful sprinklers on yogurt dipped banana.

Step 14: Now dip the last banana piece in yogurt and top it with sprinkles.

Step 15: Place it on a lined baking sheet.

Step 16: Freeze for 4-5 hours or until completely set.

Serve frozen banana pops to kids as a snack.

Substitutions and Variations

Topping Options

Nuts: Try chopped walnuts, roasted peanuts or cashews instead of almonds.
Seeds: Chopped pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Cookies: Crushed oatmeal pumpkin cookies, jeera biscuits or coconut biscuits.
Granola: You can use crunchy granola for topping to make frozen banana pops healthier. Try banana granola, apple granola, coconut granola, chocolate granola or orange cinnamon granola from the blog.

Coating Options

Nut Butter: Try peanut or another nut butter instead of yogurt or chocolate.
Chocolate: You can substitute dark chocolate with milk or white chocolate.

Storage

Once banana pops are fully frozen, transfer them into a ziplock bag or an airtight container. Store it in the freezer for up to 10 days.

Tips and Tricks

Popsicle Stick: Insert a popsicle stick into each banana half, leaving enough length for the kid to hold comfortably.

Banana: Use ripe but still firm bananas. Overripe bananas can be too soft and may cause the popsicle stick to slip out, making it harder and messier for the kid.

Freeze: Arrange bananas on a lined tray, ensuring they have sufficient space and don’t touch each other during freezing.

Minimise Mess: Hold dipped bananas over a plate or a tray while adding the toppings to catch any drips. This helps minimise the mess and makes cleanup quicker.

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