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Frozen Dark Chocolate Banana Pops

July 15, 2016

It is hot in Louisiana. Like, the kind of hot where everyone posts pictures of the temperature from inside their car because it’s supposedly 98 degrees outside but it feels like 130 degrees.

We’ve been doing everything we can to cool off this month. We try to run errands early in the morning or when the sun is setting. Fans and air conditioning have been blowing non-stop. And anytime I head to the ice dispenser, I always have dogs that follow me to the kitchen, hoping to catch some ice.

(Don’t worry, they’re mine.)
 
Another awesome way we’ve cooled off? With these delicious and simple frozen dark chocolate banana pops!
 
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If you’re anything like me, you have a freezer full of bananas that you had to freeze before they went bad. You know, for all the green smoothies you’re going to make every morning. You know, because you’re so healthy and what not. 

Actually, now that I’m thinking about it, don’t be anything like me. 

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These pops are truly such a treat. Cool and refreshing, the bananas taste just like creamy ice cream when frozen and the dark chocolate is the perfect amount of sweet and bitter. You can roll them in your favorite toppings before the chocolate hardens – try chopped nuts, sprinkles, or even a crushed candy bar. Place in an airtight container or freezer safe bag and store for a couple of weeks…if they last they long!
 
Frozen Dark Chocolate Banana Pops
2016-07-14 23:57:25
Yields 10
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Prep Time
1 hr 20 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Prep Time
1 hr 20 min
Total Time
1 hr 20 min
Ingredients
  1. 5 ripe bananas, halved
  2. 5 ounces dark chocolate chips
  3. 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  4. 10 popsicle sticks
  5. chopped walnuts or other toppings (optional)
Instructions
  1. Pierce each banana half with a popsicle stick, place on a foil-lined baking tray, and freeze for about an hour.
  2. If you are using toppings, be sure to have them prepared and on a flat plate. I chopped walnuts for ours!
  3. In a medium bowl or mason jar (I used a mason jar), combine dark chocolate chips with vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring often, until completely melted.
  4. Remove frozen bananas from freezer, carefully dip each banana in melted chocolate, and place on baking tray lined with wax paper (if you are using a topping, roll each chocolate covered banana in the topping and then place on a wax sheet).
  5. Place the bananas back in the freezer for 5-6 minutes. Chocolate should harden instantly. Store in an airtight container or a freezer safe bag.
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  1. Cher says

    July 15, 2016 at 10:48 am

    Oh my my my I have some frozen bananas in my fridge… Love the idea of directly dipping them in chocolate, what a rich but fairly healthy dessert idea! And the natural curve of the banana make it that much more enticing! I love it!

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    • Jasmine says

      July 15, 2016 at 11:59 am

      Thank you so much, Cher! You could also slice the bananas into bite size chunks and dip those!

      Reply
  2. Amanda Bella says

    July 15, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    I was just talking about wanting to make these the other day, and now I have a recipe!! They look so so good – might be my weekend project!! 🙂

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    • Jasmine says

      July 15, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      That’s good timing!! 🙂 Thanks so much Amanda – I hope you like it! (I also received your package – I love it!)

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      • Amanda Bella says

        July 15, 2016 at 1:23 pm

        Yay!!! I’m so glad — enjoy!! XOXO

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  3. Healthy and Psyched says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Totally yummy! I don’t think they would last long in my freezer!

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    • Jasmine says

      July 15, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      Haha, same here!

      Reply
  4. Espirational says

    July 15, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Oh my goodness! And I didn’t buy bananas. Sounds like an “emergency” trip into town might be in order. Seriously, these look so good.

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    • Jasmine says

      July 15, 2016 at 2:40 pm

      Haha! 😀 Thank you so much!

      Reply
  5. michelleoblogoff says

    July 16, 2016 at 5:06 am

    These look so much better than the kind my mom made us as kids! Love the walnuts too!

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    • Jasmine says

      July 16, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you, Michelle!! I’m sure they tasted even better!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    July 16, 2016 at 10:05 am

    These look so delicious- and pretty! I lived in Mobile, Alabama for a few years and I remember that HEAT. Crazy. I love frozen bananas & need to make these with my kids!

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    • Jasmine says

      July 16, 2016 at 2:38 pm

      Oh yes, Mobile would be just as bad!! I’m counting down the days until September. 🙂 And thank you! This would be an awesome activity to do with kids!

      Reply
  7. Sadie's Nest says

    July 16, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    These look awesome! A perfect treat! -Healthy is purely coincidental. 😉

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    • Jasmine says

      July 16, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      I love when that happens!! 🙂 Thanks, Sadie! Hope you’re getting some rest this weekend.

      Reply
  8. Jenny says

    July 17, 2016 at 1:10 am

    What a great idea! It has been really hot here in Michigan too, and these frozen bananas look perfect for this time of year! My daughter saw your photos and wants to help me make these. 🙂 Thank you for sharing at Fiesta Friday!

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    • Jasmine says

      July 18, 2016 at 1:15 pm

      How awesome!! Thank you so much, Jenny!

      Reply
  9. Rhonda Sittig says

    July 18, 2016 at 4:26 am

    OK, Jasmine- this post is so fun! When we head down to the beach a few times a year we always stop at the frozen banana window!! I never thought of making them at home– but my Larry and the grand-girls would love love them! thanks for the recipe! take care. xo

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    • Jasmine says

      July 18, 2016 at 1:14 pm

      I’m so glad!! These banana pops are so simple to make at home, and would even be a great activity to do with the grand kids 🙂 I hope you guys like them!

      Reply
  10. parparvan says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    HELLO!!! OH MY GOD!! this is such a delicious treat!! I have missed coming here to read your posts 🙂

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    • Jasmine says

      July 19, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      Thanks, Par!! <3

      Reply
  11. Lynz Real Cooking says

    July 20, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    Yumm what a refreshing and yummy treat!

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    • Jasmine says

      July 20, 2016 at 8:50 pm

      🙂 🙂 helps with this summer heat!

      Reply
  12. yakcakes says

    July 29, 2016 at 3:55 am

    This looks so easy and delicious! Your blog is so gorgeous. Going to follow you on Instagram as well xxx

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    • Jasmine says

      July 29, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Thank you so much! You have a beautiful blog, as well, and I’m looking forward to all your delicious posts. 🙂

      Reply
  13. The Healthy Yogi says

    August 14, 2016 at 8:13 pm

    I would like to nominate you for the sunshine bloggers award as I adore your awesome blog ? Find out more here – https://thehealthyogi.wordpress.com/2016/08/13/the-sunshine-bloggers-award/

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