Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops

By exdircomp

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 4 ounces (115 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil or vegetable oil
• 3 large ripe bananas
• Chopped peanuts, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts or pistachios
• Toasted unsweetened coconut
• Granola
• Sprinkles or Chocolate Jimmies
• Note: To toast coconut, place in a 300 degree F (150 degrees C) oven and bake for about 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch carefully.

Preparation

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or aluminum foil.
Cut the bananas into 2 - 3 inch (5 - 7 cm) chunks. Insert a popsicle stick, bamboo skewer, or a chopstick into the pieces of banana. Place on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate and oil (light olive oil or vegetable oil) in a heatproof bowl placed over a saucepan of simmering water.
Then remove the bananas from the freezer and, taking one piece of banana at a time, dip in the melted chocolate, making sure the banana is completely covered with chocolate. If desired, roll (or sprinkle) the chocolate coated banana in chopped nuts, toasted coconut, granola, or colored sprinkles. The chocolate covered bananas can be eaten right away or place them back on the baking sheet and freeze.
Once completely frozen, the bananas can be stored in a covered container, for about one week. To soften the bananas, place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.