With all the popsicles flying around the web this week, I needed to get in on the action! I, however, took the road less traveled….rather than icy pops prepared with, ohhhh-so-delicious, sangria, gin, or limoncello…. I’ve come up with Chocolate, Peanut & Coconut Frozen Banana Pops (sans booze).
First of all, I have no molds. I’ve been talking about getting molds for too long – and now that I really need them – in this 95 degree weather – I got nothin’.
So, I needed to get creative, and I knew if I could come up with something cold sporting a stick….I could proudly join the crowd. At least I hoped so.
And then it dawned on me – fruit. Frozen fruit. My eureka occurred as I was slurping away on my morning cereal complete with vanilla almond milk and sliced banana. Dingdingding. Banana. Of course!
Guys – who wants to wait any longer than they have to for a chilly pop-type treat? I mean, most need to freeze overnight; am I right?
Frozen bananas drizzled with dark chocolate sauce then sprinkled with crushed peanuts and flakes of sweetened coconut does the job in mere minutes. Minutes.
And as much as I would love this, this, this or this (oh boy, would I!)…these chocolate, peanut and coconut frozen banana pops satisfy my little sweet tooth just perfectly.
And come on – try to deny the health benefits we have going on here…banana, nuts, dark chocolate…. You can’t…
My hunch is you have everything you need, except for maybe the sticks, in which case I’m guessing there’s a Michaels or a Target not too far from where you live. Grab a bag of sticks and get going on a treat that’s sure to please the family!
As a matter of fact – the entire family can get in on the act…I’d venture to guess that even kids as young as three could get in on the assist!
Buon Appetito!
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Chocolate, Peanut & Coconut Frozen Banana Pops
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 3 – 4 Tbsp. dark chocolate sundae sauce
- 4 Tbsp. chopped peanuts
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. sweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Cut banana in half, crosswise.
- Insert a craft stick halfway into each banana.
- Place bananas in a parchment lined freezer safe container.
- Freeze for 45-60 minutes or until desired frozenness.
- Remove bananas from the freezer and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Sprinkle with peanuts and coconut then return to the freezer for another 15 minutes or until firm.
- Enjoy!
What a great treat for the summer. And a really fun project for kids!
Why thank you, friend! Have a great weekend! 🙂
I don’t have mold either, so these are perfect for me! And I love the banana/chocolate combo – SO good! Such a lovely idea, Annie 🙂
Why thank you, dear! These are pretty scrumptious!! 🙂
I don’t have popsicle molds either, so thanks for a great recipe! 🙂 I love how easy these are, and you can never go wrong with chocolate and banana!
Correct! You can never go wrong with chocolate and bananas! 🙂
I may never use my popsicle molds again! So easy, delicious, healthy, etc, etc, etc. What’s not to love?
Hahahah! Okay – can I borrow them?! 😉 I want to make your fabulous pops!! Thanks, friend! 🙂
What a fun idea, Annie. I always seem to buy too many bananas and now I know what to do with the extra! Hope you have a great weekend.
We do the same thing!! Thanks, friend! Have a great weekend! 🙂
I love, love, love these banana pops! This is such a fun way to enjoy my favorite fruit and cool off on a hot summer day.
Yep, this is the kind of thing that is so simple yet so satisfying! I’m thrilled you love it!! Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Annie, I can go ahead and confirm (by way of a HUGE high-five) that you’ve proudly joined the crowd! I love how simple, easy and delicious it is. Plus, all of my faves are in here: chocolate, pb, bananas, coconut. So… can I hug you now? 🙂 My two year old nephew would LOVE this (yes, we have the exact same maturity level). Plus, I wouldn’t feel guilty making them for him. Bonus! Have a wonderful weekend, friend. Pinning! xo
Yaaaas! High-five, low-five, hand-jive….did I take it too far? I have a habit of doing that! Why, thank you, lady! Hey – if your two year old nephew would like these – then I have done my job successfully! 🙂
Perfect! And yes, these are totally healthy with so many options. These would make a great treat on a hot afternoon!
Too many options to count! Am I right? Thank you, friend!! 🙂
These are better than popsicles, trust me. And a whole lot prettier. I’ll make popsicles sometimes and they have a habit of not being all eaten up. These? Would be gone!
I won’t even tell you how many I ate during the making of this post! 😉 Thank you, my friend! 🙂
Gorgeous photos! I love the coconut on these 🙂
Thank you, Medha! Everything is better with coconut! 🙂
So glad you got in on the action :-). These looks so divine! And you’re so right, my daughter would love assisting me make these super delicious and healthy pops. Take care.
Awhhhh! Nothin’ better than the opportunities we have to spend time with our kiddos! Thanks, my dear!! 🙂
OMEGERD – I even have the sticks!
Annie, you are right, popsicles take foreva to freeze – but these ready-in-minutes-nanner-pops with chocolate and nuts – why they are just what I’m gonna whip up this afternoon! It’s been ages since I had frozen banana pops – thanks so much for getting me to realize they need to come back into ma life!
Yesssss! Right?! Something so simple – that I’m sure was a staple in many of our childhoods – just needed to be dusted off and re-introduced! So glad you like!! Enjoy, my friend! 🙂
Yum Yum! Reminds me of the bananas we used to get at the NYS Fair!. Going to try these for sure!!
Awesome!! They’re too fun and easy not to make! And you can add any toppings you like! Thanks, my friend! 🙂
Who needs molds when you can make these awesome pops! Love the idea Annie! Can’t wait to try them! Pinning !
That’s what I’m saying! 😉 Thanks, my friend!!
You are a genius, Annie! What a way to make a popsicle without a mold! You can’t go wrong with peanuts, chocolate, and bananas! Thanks for the link love, girlfriend!
Hahahha! Thanks, friend! My pleasure….love those pops of yours! 🙂
Annie I LOVE those banana popsicles! I love the combination in a mouthful of all my favorites: banana, nuts, chocolate, coconut! It couldn’t get any better! Such a great idea for a healthy summer treat!
It’s like a mini banana split without the ice cream! I can always get behind that! Thanks, friend!! 🙂
Who needs popsicles? These look great and I really enjoy frozen fruit. So much better for us and tasty to boot. Great idea and creative– your shots are 10 drools!
Frozen fruit is so satisfying!! Thanks for your sweet words, friend! 🙂
Omg, I love these healthy pops, Annie!! I always have frozen bananas to make “nice crram”, but I never thought of turning them into a popsicle!! Genius! Love that you spruced these up with Chocolate, Peanut & Coconut! Perfect for summer and my waistline! 😉 Thanks for the little shout out too! You rock, girlfriend! Pinned! Xoxo
Healthy, fun, delicious….how great is that? Hey – if I’m doing a popsicle post – your raspberry gin fizz babies need to be shared! Have a great day, friend! xoxo
Such a great idea to get a little more creative with a popsicle, Annie! I love the idea of banana pops. This looks so fun to customize too. And I have everything I need to make these…such a fun treat for an afternoon snack!
So customizable! And anyone with small kids can get in the kitchen and have a good time! Thanks, friend! 🙂