Home · Recipes · Desserts & Baking · Ice Cream Frozen Banana Four Ways Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Aug 21, 2013Updated: Aug 26, 2024 View Recipe5 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Make chocolate dipped frozen banana like the ones you enjoy at county fairs, amusement parks, and theme parks! Table of Contents Homemade Chocolate Frozen BananasHow to Freeze BananasSecret to Melted Dipping ChocolateSet Up Assembly StationStorage & LeftoversMore Frozen Dessert RecipesChocolate Dipped Frozen BananaView moreView less Homemade Chocolate Frozen Bananas I cannot visit Disneyland without getting a chocolate dipped frozen banana. I LOVE frozen bananas. As soon as I enter the park, I wait in line to buy my chocolate dipped, peanut sprinkled frozen banana. It doesn’t matter what time of the day it is, or whether its cold outside. I need my treat in hand as I walk down Main Street. How to Freeze Bananas Line baking sheet tray with parchment paper or wax paper. Slice ripe bananas into thirds. This will make the mini frozen bananas shown in this post. Otherwise, keep the bananas whole or slice in half, depending on your desired portion. Insert wooden stick halfway into one end of the sliced banana. Alternatives to wooden sticks include: bamboo sticks, silicone sticks, or plastic sticks. Place assembled bananas on prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer until bananas are frozen, about 1 hour. Secret to Melted Dipping Chocolate I’m gonna let you in a on a little culinary secret. A secret that will make dipping frozen bananas in melted chocolate a breeze! Place your melted chocolate in short drinking glass, a glass deep enough for your frozen banana. Dip the frozen banana in and you get a nice, even, and smooth coating. There are two types of dipping chocolate. For a thick chocolate shell, simply melt chocolate. If you want a thinner chocolate shell, use chocolate magic shell. The magic shell chocolate is featured in the recipe for these almond mocha ice cream bars. The magic shell is a mixture of melted chocolate and coconut oil. This creates a silky, luscious chocolate sauce that instantly hardens and solidifies when introduced to to the frozen banana. Set Up Assembly Station Have you frozen bananas and melted dipping chocolate ready. Set up little bowls with your desired toppings. There are so many different choices for toppings. Some options include: Rainbow sprinkles Chopped nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, etc) Chopped chocolate candies (Reese’s peanut butter cups, Crunch bars, Milky Ways, etc) Toasted shredded coconut Freeze dried fruits Storage & Leftovers Keep assembled chocolate dipped frozen bananas in an airtight container in the freeze for up to two weeks. Or, tightly wrap in the plastic wrap in the freezer. More Frozen Dessert Recipes Mango Jackfruit Popsicles Almond Mocha Ice Cream Bars S’mores Ice Cream Bars Chocolate Dipped Frozen Banana No ratings yet Make chocolate dipped frozen banana like the ones you enjoy at county fairs, amusement parks, and theme parks! Coat the bananas in your choice of toppings. Yield: 12 frozen pops Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesFreeze Time: 2 hours hoursTotal Time: 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings: 12 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 4 large bananas, ripe, peeled, and cut into thirds▢ 12 popsicle sticks (wooden, bamboo, plastic, or silicone)▢ 2 cups good quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate, roughly chopped (or “magic shell”*)Topping Choices:▢ rainbow sprinkles▢ chopped roasted hazelnuts▢ chopped roasted almonds▢ chopped peanuts▢ chopped mini Reese’s cups Instructions Insert wooden stick into one end of each banana piece. Place bananas on a parchment lined plate or baking sheet and let chill in the freezer until wooden stick is set in banana.Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or glass. Heat in microwave on half power at 15-20 second intervals. Stir each time. Continue to heat until melted and smooth.Working with one banana at a time, dip banana into the warm chocolate. Let any excess chocolate drip off. Then sprinkle chosen toppings all over. Place banana back on parchment lined sheet. Continue with remaining bananas. Once completed, let banana rest in freezer to harden. NotesTo make chocolate magic shell: Combine 16 oz finely chopped dark chocolate and 2 Tbsp coconut oil in a large bowl. Place bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure bowl does not touch the water. Gently melt and stir often. Once mixture is smooth, pour into a tall drinking glass. NutritionCalories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 4mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: Dessert, SnackCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
annie says: August 21, 2013 Man, I loved frozen bananas as a kid. My health nut mom would never let me put sprinkles on it though…BUT NOW I WILL. Reply
Michelle Fed Up and Drunk says: August 22, 2013 How have I never tried frozen bananas?! They look so delicous (and are surely healthy because they have fruit in them…right?) Reply
Maryanne says: August 22, 2013 It’s never too late to give it a try! And, of course, it’s healthy (depending on your definition). ;)
Coco Pistachio says: August 23, 2013 GURRRL these look amazing! As I’m living in a tiny apartment as a student I can’t bake and blog technical recipes and this looks like the perfect recipe! I will definitely give it a try! Love your photography by the way! xxx Reply