Summer is here! And coincidentally.. so is our sweet tooth. Here’s a recipe for a 30-minute treat: Chocolate-Dipped bananas topped with coconut flakes and shaved almonds. It keeps your cravings satisfied and your bikini line in tact. A win-win for us!

Recipe Tips

Cake Pop/Popsicle Sticks: You can use either for this recipe! We went with cake pop sticks.

Storing: Store these in your freezer for up to 4-5 days!

Melting Chocolate: Melting chocolate in the microwave is the cleanest and easiest way to dip these bananas. Only takes 60-90 seconds. Pause every 30 seconds to evenly mix the chocolate around.

For extra flavor, after the chocolate is melted, add in 1 tsp of vanilla or almond extract!

Key Ingredients

  • Bananas: Perfectly ripe bananas are exactly what you need. Not the bananas that covered with spots (that would work perfectly with our Vegan Matcha Swirl Banana bread), but bananas that are yellow & ready to freeze!
  • Vegan Chocolate Chips: To keep this recipe 100% vegan, we used dairy-free/vegan chocolate chips. Enjoy Life is a great brand to use!
  • Coconut Flakes: Any name-brand or off-brand coconut flake works!
  • Almonds: We used shaved almonds, but you can chop up almonds on your own. Not a fan of an almond crunch? No worries! Use peanuts, pecans, hazelnuts, or cashews! Any topping you prefer works perfectly fine!
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Chocolate-Dipped Banana Pops

If you're wanting an easy, 30 minute, nutritious dessert, look no further than these banana pops!
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: No Bake

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-long bananas
  • 2 cups vegan chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp coconut flakes
  • 2 tbsp chopped almonds

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Using popsicle sticks or cake pop sticks, insert the stick on the bottom of the banana about ½ way up (opposite from the pointy end). Place the bananas on the parchment paper 2 inches apart & freeze for 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, warm up the chocolate chips for 60-90 seconds. Using a whisk, mix around the melted chocolate chips until a silky smooth mixture forms (you can add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to make the chocolate mixture smoother).
  • Gently dunk the frozen bananas into the bowl of melted chocolate. You can use a spoon to add more chocolate up the sides of the banana. Lay the chocolate-covered bananas back onto the baking sheet.
  • Generously sprinkle the almonds and coconut flakes over the bananas. Freeze again for 10-15 minutes. Top off with a chocolate drizzle or more of your favorite toppings!

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