It doesn’t get much simpler or more snack-worthy than frozen chocolate covered bananas. This healthy and refreshing treat can be made with any variety of chocolate, while the topping options are endless (sprinkles, nuts and toasted coconut, to name a few!).
If you love fruit coated in chocolate, you’ll love my recipes for chocolate-covered watermelon bites, white chocolate-covered strawberries and chocolate pineapple on-a-stick.
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Summer is in full swing, and that means my little guys and I are in search of all things frosty, from fruit shaved ice to ice cream cookie sandwiches.
As a mom of four always on the lookout for wholesome treats, this frozen chocolate covered banana recipe has been a game-changer in our household. Ripe bananas dipped in rich, velvety chocolate and chilled to perfection—a snack that’s not only irresistible but also packs a nutritious punch.
The Best Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
The secret to whipping up the best-ever chocolate covered bananas is to freeze the bananas both before and after dunking them in your chocolate of choice.
Doing so ensures the bananas are completely frozen and gives the chocolate a solid surface to grab onto. It also firms up the chocolate much more quickly, so make sure you have those toppings ready.
To make these frozen banana pops, you’ll need 8 popsicle sticks, lollipop sticks or even just some sturdy straws. You’ll also need:
- Bananas: I prefer to use ripe bananas that have a few brown spots as they are sweeter and have a creamy texture when frozen. If you like a firmer texture, use slightly under ripe bananas.
- Chocolate chips: Milk, dark or white all work well in this recipe.
- Vegetable oil: Adding a little vegetable oil to the chocolate helps it melt smoothly and gives it a glossy finish. Swap: Coconut oil works just as well and adds a subtle hint of coconut flavor.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Best Toppings to Use
Elevate your frozen chocolate covered bananas with an array of delicious toppings! A few of my favorites include:
- sprinkles
- chopped nuts
- toasted coconut
- toffee chips
- crushed candies
But don’t stop there! A drizzle of melted peanut butter or chopped bacon would be welcome complements to this frozen treat.
Making chocolate dipped bananas is easy and fun, plus it’s a great activity to get your kids involved in the kitchen! Here’s how to make these frozen desserts:
- Peel your bananas and cut them in half widthwise. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into each banana half and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Freeze the bananas for 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the bananas. Dip each frozen banana into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to ensure it’s fully coated. Let any excess chocolate drip off.
- Immediately add your toppings. Quickly sprinkle your desired toppings over the chocolate-covered bananas before the chocolate sets. Place the topped bananas back on the wax paper-lined baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
This healthy dessert recipe serves four but can easily be doubled or tripled for parties or playdates. For smaller hands, try making chocolate-covered banana bites instead. Simply use a fork to dip banana slices into the chocolate mixture, and garnish one side with your favorite toppings.
Once the chocolate has hardened, I recommend wrapping each frozen banana individually in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe container or resealable plastic bag. This will help prevent freezer burn and keep the bananas fresh. Properly stored, they’ll stay delicious for up to 2 weeks.
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Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk, dark or white)
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- Assorted sprinkles
Equipment:
- 8 popsicle sticks, lollipop sticks or sturdy straws
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Peel the bananas and then slice them in half width-wise. Carefully insert a stick into the bottom of each banana and then place it on the baking sheet. Freeze the bananas for 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in a deep metal bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth. Remove the bowl of chocolate and set it aside.
- Remove the bananas from the freezer, and one at a time, dip them in the chocolate, smoothing it over the entirety of the banana with a spoon. Immediately sprinkle the banana with the assorted sprinkles and then lay the banana on the wax paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat the dipping and decorating process with the remaining bananas and then return them to the freezer for 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Kelly’s Notes
- Storing: Once the chocolate has hardened, I recommend wrapping each frozen banana individually in plastic wrap before placing them in a freezer-safe container or resealable plastic bag. This will help prevent freezer burn and keep the bananas fresh. Properly stored, they’ll stay delicious for up to 2 weeks.
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Easy, delicious, and healthful-if sugar free chocolate used.
Thanks for sharing.
So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Carole!
After the bananas are coated with the chocolate and nuts can they be stored in the freezer? Or do you need to eat them after you make them?
Hi Janet – They can absolutely be frozen! They’ll last up to 2 months when stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
Adding tablespoon of coconut oil instead of vegetable oil to the chocolate makes an awesome frozen banana.
YUM! Love that idea!
Made these over the weekend and they didn’t last long in my house. Will definitely be making these again. I used the milk chocolate. Not a white chocolate fan.
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Tracey!
The melted chocolate chips + vegetable oil seems too thick and coats the bananas heavily. Need to find a way to thin the chocolate somewhat. Otherwise great.
Hi Katherine! Did you microwave the chocolate in intervals or over a double-boiler?
The only thing I don’t understand is why they are brown in the picture and your recipe says use white chocolate. ??
I updated the recipe photos! White or dark/milk chocolate works great :)
We always eat bananas. Can’t wait to get extra for these cute bananas. My friends will love them.
Enjoy!
I am 65 years old and your recipe has made my day. I remember when I was 6 years old, walking two blocks, to our local ice cream shop and buying frozen bananas dipped in chocolate. They were great. Can’t wait to make them.
What a wonderful memory, Debra! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
I would love to bring these to a 4th of July party.
How could I prepare them beforehand?
These are adorable! I need to buy an extra bunch of bananas at the store just so I can make these!
These are adorable, and your pictures are great. The sprinkles look like they’re going to jump out at me!
These are so cute and so party-friendly! Or anytime-friendly actually. I’m sure they will be disappearing quickly at any 4th of July gathering. Fun, festive treat for all ages. Gosh time sure does fly. It seems like just yesterday I found your blog for the first time.
These are so adorable! Love chocolate and bananas and you made these so festive and fun to eat! :)
Frozen chocolate covered bananas are one of my all time favorite Summer time treats! These are so cute and festive and well, I just love them!
How fun are these! I love frozen fruit in any recipe in the summer, and these look like the perfect snack. It was beyond wonderful to meet you at BlogHer, Kelly! Keep in touch and let me know next time you head to Austin!
Great stuff, this will be tried on my kids in the near future
Too fun, Kelly! I love how festive they are for summer. SO so good to see you this weekend, as always!
Those are sooo awesome! Perfect for 4th of July :) Feel free to stop by my link party and share you awesomeness!
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Thanks so much!
I couldn’t agree more with your TV watching style ;) poor Craig watches Bachelor/ette with me every week but I secretly think he loves it!!
Where did you get those sprinkles?!
Haha, I love it, Gina! J has slowly gotten into my crazy Bachelor/ette addiction. I bought the sprinkles at a local NYC bakeware supply company called New York Cake & Baking. Next time you’re here, we are going!!!
too cute Kelly!!! Hope your well and happy July 4th!
Thanks, Alison! Hope you and the fam are doing great! XOXO
Cute as can be! What a perfect and easy treat for 4th of July
So simple, so cute and so yummy!! What a great idea!
Kelly, these are just adorable. Love ’em!
I cannot believe the 4th is like..in 3 weeks. Whatttt??! Where does time go! This post is so festive and I love those BIG sprinkles! And of course, white chocolate :)
Fabulous recipe for the 4th of July, Kelly! Although a fan of Arrested Development, I wasn’t in the beginning until hubby introduced me to it. Then, I was hooked. (Ron Howard’s narration is the icing on the cake and it definitely is a certain brand of humor perhaps not for everyone. Best comparison of family dysfunction and hilarity would be Soap from the late 1970s.) But, unscripted TV…does this mean you don’t watch Mad Men or Game of Thrones? If not, you must catch up! xo
I’m afraid not, Stacy! I know, I know. I really need to up my non-reality television :)
4th of July sounds like it should be 6 months away, the fact that it is merely weeks away is a bit crazy! And I won’t judge you for your guilty tv show obsessions, mine is keeping up.. I can’t control my addiction! Oops! Don’t think I would be able to control myself with these bananas.. they look sooo good!!