Frozen Chocolate Banana Monkey Pops

Name: Frozen Chocolate Banana Monkey Pops
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 bananas, cut into 1½ to 2 inch chunks; ½ tablespoon melted coconut oil; ½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon cashew, peanut, or sunflower seed butter; Sweetener, to taste (such as agave nectar, maple syrup, or sugar)

Recipe GLPRf66179ee0eba30

Snack

20 min

148 cal

Servings: 8

Microwave

SNAP eligible

Delightful frozen banana pops dipped in rich chocolate coating made with coconut oil and nut butter. These dairy-free, vegan treats are perfect for a cool, refreshing dessert. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable with your favorite toppings.

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Ingredients

2 bananas, cut into 1½ to 2 inch chunks

½ tablespoon melted coconut oil

½ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips

1 tablespoon cashew, peanut, or sunflower seed butter

Sweetener, to taste (such as agave nectar, maple syrup, or sugar)

Directions

Insert wooden sticks or straws into the banana chunks, positioning them so that each piece is secure and ready for dipping. Arrange the skewered banana pieces in a single layer on a silicone mat or parchment paper, ensuring they do not touch each other.
Place the prepared banana pops in the freezer and freeze for several hours until completely solid. Once frozen, they can be stored in an airtight container or freezer bag until ready to use.
Melt the dark chocolate chips using either the microwave (about 1 minute, stirring halfway through) or a double boiler over gentle heat. Do not allow the chocolate to overheat—it should be just melted and smooth.
Add the melted coconut oil, nut or seed butter, and sweetener to the melted chocolate. Stir until the mixture is completely smooth and well combined.
Working quickly, remove a few frozen banana pops from the freezer at a time. Dip each pop into the chocolate mixture, rotating it gently to coat all sides evenly. If desired, immediately roll in optional toppings while the chocolate is still wet.
Return the dipped pops to the freezer on the silicone mat or parchment paper. If the chocolate coating becomes too thick while dipping, briefly warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds and stir to restore its consistency. Serve immediately or keep frozen until ready to enjoy.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

All ingredients are standard stock at every Charlotte chain—bananas, coconut oil, dark chocolate, and peanut butter are basics, though you may want to compare nut butters at Harris Teeter or ALDI for specialty options. The stated 20 minutes is honest if you count only assembly and freezing time, but the recipe requires 4-6 hours of actual freezing before serving, so set expectations with your family that this is a make-ahead treat, not a weeknight snack. Cost per serving runs $0.60–$0.80 depending on chocolate quality and butter choice, driven mainly by the chocolate, making it a genuinely cheap dessert. The pops reheat poorly but hold frozen for weeks, so batch-making suits busy households well.