I grew up eating frozen chocolate covered bananas and I’ve been having so much fun recreating the treat for my own kids. We love making these as a fun summer snack or as a way to use up ripe bananas whenever we find ourselves with too many…and I don’t have the energy to bake them into Banana Bread Muffins or Lower Sugar Banana Bread! These are easy to make and they freeze quickly—so the kids won’t need to wait hours to enjoy them. The coating on these pops is Chocolate Avocado Pudding, which means that it’s super creamy, very easy to bite into, and it’s a perfect choice for little kids. (You may also like Banana Popsicles, Blueberry Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles, Banana Ice Cream, and my favorite popsicle molds.)
Ingredients You Need
To make this chocolate covered bananas recipe you’ll need the following ingredients on hand and ready to go. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.
Ripe Avocado: This helps the pudding be creamy and not freeze solid. You can also use frozen avocado if that’s simpler for you. Plain whole milk Greek yogurt: This also adds to the creaminess. You can use regular yogurt if that’s what you have, though the texture will be a little less creamy. Cocoa powder: I usually use Hershey’s Special Dark cocoa powder. Maple syrup: Maple syrup (or honey for kids over age 1) helps balance the flavors from the cocoa powder and avocado. Pure vanilla extract Bananas: You’ll want to use ripe, but firm bananas for this recipe. Paper lollipop sticks: These are a great option for making banana pops, though you can use popsicle sticks if you prefer. Sprinkles: You can top the pudding mixture with sprinkles before freezing for an extra fun touch. This is optional.
TIP: I use the chocolate avocado pudding to coat the bananas as a way to have lots of flavor and low added sugars. Plus, it’s super easy to make and it’s a fun way to serve up healthy fats from avocado.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a look at the basic process for making these chocolate covered banana pops as an easy dessert for kids. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information. TIP: You can vary the size of the pops when making chocolate covered bananas. I find that a medium banana cut into halves or thirds is a good size for little kids. (And myself!)
How to Store
Freeze the chocolate covered bananas for 1-2 hours or overnight. Serve frozen or transfer to a zip-top freezer bag for up to 2 weeks for best results.
Best Tips for Success
Use ripe bananas with some brown spots to ensure that the banana is nice and sweet. Let the kids help peel the bananas and make the pudding if desired. Make them smaller if desired for the kids if you think they’ll eat a smaller portion. Use paper lollipop sticks or popsicle sticks. Save the rest of the pudding to enjoy later or use it to make a few Fudge Pops. If you want a simpler version, you can just dip the bananas into plain or vanilla yogurt. They’re still fun that way too and that would be a nice option for younger kids.
If you make and share this chocolate covered bananas recipe with your kids, I’d so love to hear their feedback! Please comment below to share.
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This recipe was first published June 2020.
