Chocolate Covered Banana Pops (to Share with the Kids)

Serve up a healthy dessert of easy Chocolate Covered Banana Pops…made with an extra special dose of avocado for the best texture ever. They are nutritious, fun, and so darn yummy!

Banana Pops

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 muffins or 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.

Ingredients You Need

To make this recipe you’ll need:

TIP: I use the 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 this healthy dessert. Scroll down to the bottom of this post for the full information.

1. Make the pudding.
2. Cut the bananas and place a stick into each one.
3. Dip the banana into pudding, using a spoon to help coat it.
4. Place onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, top with sprinkles if desired, and freeze.

TIP: You can vary the size of the pops. I find that a medium banana cut into halves or thirds is a good size for little kids. (And myself!)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
• You may also like Fudge Pops, Strawberry Popsicles, Yogurt Melts, and Instant Frozen Yogurt.

If you make and share this recipe with your kids, I’d so love to hear their feedback! Please comment below to share.

This recipe was first published June 2020.

Chocolate-Covered Banana Pops (Easy and Healthy)

Amy Palanjian

I like to make a simple Chocolate Avocado Pudding to coat the bananas—it has a perfect texture once frozen and it’s seriously delicious. Pick up a package of paper lollipop sticks from the cupcake aisle of any big box or crafts supply store. You can also use popsicle sticks.

Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 122 kcal

Ingredients 

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• 1 medium avocado (pit and peel discarded; about ½ cup avocado flesh)
• 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2-3 medium ripe bananas
• Sprinkles, optional

Instructions 

• Prepare the pudding: Add the avocado, yogurt, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla to a blender. Blend on low speed until combined, increasing the speed a little to make a smooth pudding. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.

• Place the pudding into a shallow bowl.

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Peel the bananas and cut them in half or thirds, based on the size you’d like to make them for the kids.

• Put a lollipop stick into each banana piece, pressing in about ¾ of the way in. Don’t push it so far that it comes out the top!

• Dip the banana into the pudding, using a spoon to help cover as much of it as you’d like. You may need to hold the banana, not the stick, to make it easier. Top with sprinkles if desired. Place onto the prepared baking sheet. Continue to finish the bananas. (You will likely have a little leftover pudding, which you can just eat!)

• Freeze the bananas for 1-2 hours or overnight. Serve frozen or store in an airtight freezer bag for up to 1 week.

Notes

• 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 banana pieces smaller if desired for the kids if you think they’ll eat a smaller portion.
• Dairy-Free: Use nondairy yogurt.
• Enjoy the leftover pudding as a separate snack or freeze it into Pudding Pops.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg

Keyword banana pops, chocolate covered bananas, frozen banana pops

Filder Under:Dairy-Free, Desserts, Egg-Free, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Recipes, Vegetarian