banana chocolate pops

By momofsixplus1

A health barn favorites, these banana pops are coated with a mixture of tofu and chocolate that is unbelievably good. Use lollipop sticks(available at craft stores) to skewer the bananas.

Ingredients

• 1 (12-ounce) package firm silken light tofu, drained
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 10 bananas
• 20 lollipop or popsicle sticks
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts,

Preparation

Step 1

add tofu to a food processor , process until smooth

Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water until melted. (or melt chocolate in the microwave) Add to tofu in food processor. Add vanilla and salt; process until smooth. Pour into a 2-cup measuring cup or small deep bowl.

Peel bananas and cup in half crosswise. Place lollipop sticks into one end of each banana half. Dip bananas in chocolate mixture, turning to coat. Place on wax paper, sprinkle with peanuts if desired.

freeze until chocolate is hard, about 1 hour. makes 20 popsicles.