Oh my goodness, summer is ACTUALLY HERE! The sun is shining, my children have finished school and I’m frantically thinking of fun activities that won’t a) cost the earth and b) cover my house in glitter. Meet my new go to fun activity: making Frozen Banana Lollies! ✅ Super quick and fun to make. ✅ A healthier alternative to ice lollies. ✅ Great way to use up bananas.
Here’s how we make the frozen bananas:
(Side note, I can’t find anyone who makes reusable popsicle sticks – any suggestions please let me know.) Then you need chocolate, again, HELLO AMAZON PRIME. I use this Callebaut chocolate, honestly, it’s some of the best you’ll ever taste, plus so easy to melt AND when you buy it in this bulk, it works out cheaper than your average supermarket chocolate – WINWIN!
Gently melt your chocolate, thread the bananas onto the lolly sticks and dip. Sit them onto baking paper (or baking parchment – NOT ‘greaseproof paper’) and add sprinkles. Freeze for at least 2 hours on an open plate. You can then eat the Frozen Bananas or, pop them into a freezer bag and save for anytime you fancy one. TOP TIP: It’s important to initially freeze the dipped bananas uncovered and then put them into a bag so they are covered when they are hard, so that they don’t get ‘freezer burn’ and go white and a bit crusty and get damaged in the freezer if you leave them in there for longer than a few hours.
What toppings can you use for Frozen Bananas?
Sprinkles Freeze dried raspberries Desiccated coconut Nuts Toffee sauce Melted white chocolate Chocolate chips Cocoa nibs
The list is endless. Whatever you fancy, that you can sprinkle.
How long can you store Frozen Bananas?
If you follow the guidelines above, they are fine in the freezer for at least 2 – 3 months.
What I used to make the Frozen Bananas:
Chocolate – I use this Callebaut chocolate, honestly, it’s some of the best you’ll ever taste, plus so easy to melt AND when you buy it in this bulk, it works out cheaper than your average supermarket chocolate. Baking Paper – Be sure to use baking parchment or baking paper NOT greaseproof paper (they may stick!)
Tips for making these Banana Lollies:
You don’t NEED to use super ripe bananas – but this recipe is a great way to use up overripe bananas. When you dip the bananas, try to tap off some of the excess chocolate, or it will make a puddle on the paper. Melt the chocolate, by breaking into small pieces and heating for 30 seconds, and then mixing thoroughly. Repeat 2 or 3 times until completely melted and smooth. (Obviously if you’re using the chocolate I recommended, you don’t need to break it up as it comes in little pieces.) Before dipping, I tend to let the chocolate cool slightly so it is not quite as runny and drippy.
Fancy some other banana treat recipes?
Easy Banana Cake – Fab way to use up bananas (and LOOK at that drizzle 😍) Banana Breakfast Cookies – A yummy alternative breakfast. Banana Muffins – Great for lunch boxes and picnics. Instant Banana Ice Cream – A lighter way to eat ice cream.
Hope you enjoy this recipe. I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make this recipe. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ below! Also, if you fancy showing me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations and try and share as many of them as I can.
