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These Frozen Bananas make the perfect easy (and healthy) homemade lollies. So fun to make, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with treats. Say hello to your go to summer popsicle!

Bananas ready to be frozen, dipped in chocolate with sprinkles

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.

 

Fruit, lolly sticks, melted chocolate and sprinkles ready to be made into homemade lollies

Here’s how we make the frozen bananas:

Firstly, you will need to acquire some ice lolly sticks. Amazon Prime is my go to. I bought in bulk to last us the summer.

(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!

Banana dipped in chocolate ready to be frozen with sprinkles

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.

 

Frozen Banana lollies with chocolate and sprinkles

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:

Lolly Sticks –  I bought these in bulk from Amazon to last us over the summer!

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!)

Girl holding homemade lolly with sprinkles and garden in background

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?

 

Frozen banana lollies with sprinkles

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. 

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Frozen Bananas

These Frozen Bananas make the perfect easy (and healthy) homemade lollies. So fun to make, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with treats. Say hello to your go to summer popsicle!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 Lollies

Equipment

  • Lolly sticks
  • Baking parchment

Ingredients 

Suggestions for the toppings

  • Melted white chocolate
  • Sprinkles
  • Dessicated coconut
  • Peanut butter
  • Toffee sauce
  • Cocoa nibs
  • Freeze dried raspberries

Instructions 

  • Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave by heating for 30 seconds, and then mixing thoroughly. Repeat 2 or 3 times until completely melted and smooth.
  • Peel and trim the bananas, thread onto lolly sticks and dip into the melted chocolate and coat all over.
  • Place on the baking paper, add sprinkles and freeze until firm (about 2 hours).

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10.2mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 0.4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert, Kids Cooking
Cuisine: American, vegetarian
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