By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 1, 2026
Serves 4
65 cal · 130 min
Frozen Banana Pops
Recipe GLPRb50e8c305fd0af
Simple and refreshing frozen treats made with ripe bananas dipped in citrus juice, perfect for a quick homemade dessert or snack. These banana pops are naturally sweet and take just minutes to prepare before freezing.
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Ingredients
2 ripe bananas
⅛ cup fresh orange juice or lemon juice
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Peel each banana and cut them in half widthwise, creating four pieces total.
Insert a craft stick firmly into the bottom of each banana piece, using it as a handle.
Pour the orange juice or lemon juice into a shallow bowl or cup, then dip each banana-topped stick into the juice to coat all sides evenly.
Wrap each juice-coated banana pop securely in foil, then place them on a freezer tray. Freeze for at least two hours or until completely solid before serving.
Comments
This recipe nails the fundamentals for a Charlotte household: bananas and citrus are reliably stocked at every major chain, and the total cost per serving runs under a dollar, making it genuinely cheap. The stated 130 minutes is honest—it accounts for freezing time—but the actual hands-on work is under ten minutes, so it's realistic for a weeknight dessert. The only minor friction is that it requires advance planning and doesn't tolerate last-minute requests, and it's a single-serving, eat-immediately dish that won't reheat.
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