Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas {Only 3 Ingredients}

Only 3 ingredients are needed to make these frozen chocolate covered bananas that are incredibly delicious and are a fun and exciting treat for the kids to enjoy and help make.

I’m willing to bet that every single person reading this right now has had a frozen chocolate covered banana. It’s one of the easiest treats to make and almost every parent out there has made them. Of course, that makes these treats multi-generational, at least in my family. My mother used to make these frozen treats for us when we were little, and when I had kids, I made them for mine. It’s just such a fun recipe for the kids and such an easy one for the grownups. It’s a win/win.

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

I have no idea where the idea for covering bananas in chocolate and then freezing them came from, but I know it was a real winner. Seriously, whoever thought of them needs some kind of reward. There are few recipes out there that get kids as excited as this one. There are also few that are as easy!

It’s as simple as a ripe banana frozen and covered in chocolate and your favorite additions. That’s all there is to it. It’s one of those recipes that’s a marvel of simplicity and flavor. I mean, I even make them for myself even though the kids are gone!

Variations and Tips

This is such a simple recipe, there aren’t many tips necessary to make these. That being said, I have a couple that will help you successfully make these delicious frozen bananas. I also have some great variations that will let you make all kinds of frozen banana treats from this one recipe.

Tips

• Be sure to place the popsicle sticks in the bananas before freezing them.
• Place about ⅔ of the popsicle stick into the banana to ensure a solid anchor.
• In lieu of taking the peels off after freezing the bananas, you can peel them first and then wrap them in plastic wrap.

Variations

• Use any chocolate you love – milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate.
• You can use a variety of different coatings to add some extra flavor to the chocolate. Try finely chopped nuts, mini M&Ms, mini chocolate chips, granola, and mini marshmallows.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions about frozen chocolate covered bananas then read on. The following FAQ answers the most commonly asked questions about frozen bananas.

Who invented frozen bananas?

In the 1950s, a man named Bob Fitch created frozen bananas on Balboa Island in California.

How long will frozen chocolate covered bananas last?

These bananas will keep well in the freezer for up to 6 months.

How long can bananas be frozen?

They can be frozen for up to 6 months.

Is it better to freeze bananas peeled or unpeeled?

You can freeze them either way, but it’s easier to simply peel the bananas and wrap them in plastic wrap for this recipe. Banana peels get soft when they’re frozen, and it can be hard to remove them.

How do you thaw frozen bananas?

You can leave them on the counter for about 2 hours to thaw or microwave them on low for 3 to 4 minutes.

What other fruits are good covered in chocolate?

You covered almost any sweet or tart fruit in chocolate and it will be delicious. The most common, however, are:

• Strawberries
• Cherries
• Apple slices
• Orange slices
• Orange peels
• Pineapple chunks
• Banana bites

How to Peel a Frozen Banana

Remove your frozen banana from the freezer. Let it thaw for 3 to 5 minutes to allow it to soften just a bit. Then, take a sharp knife and cut a slit down the length of the banana, being sure to cut deep enough to clear the skin but not so deep that you gouge the banana. Finally, wedge the edge of the knife between the banana and the peel and slowly slide it downward to remove the peel.

How to Store Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Wrap the bananas tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in an air-tight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag.

Ingredients for Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

It only takes a handful of simple ingredients to make these delicious frozen treats.

• 4 popsicle sticks
• 4 bananas, frozen and peeled
• 7.25 ounce bottle Magic Shell chocolate syrup
• Sprinkle of choice, if desired.

How to Make Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas

Making these frozen chocolate covered bananas is just as easy as gathering up the ingredients. It takes next to no time to make them!

Step 1: Prep

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or wax paper, and set it aside. Next, add your toppings of choice – I used sprinkles – to a paper plate and set them aside.

Step 2: Freeze the Bananas

Cut the ends off of the bananas, and insert the popsicle sticks into one end of them. Place the bananas with the peel on in a large resealable bag and freeze them for at least an hour.

Alternately, you can peel the bananas first, wrap them in plastic wrap, and then freeze them. This is actually the easiest way to do it.

Step 3: Coat the Bananas

Pour Magic Shell syrup into a tall, slender glass. Then, remove the frozen bananas from the freezer and peel them. No peeling is necessary if you pre-peeled them. Finally, dunk the entire banana in the magic shell syrup. Quickly roll the chocolate covered dipped banana in the sprinkles and place them on a prepared baking sheet. Enjoy!

Try These Easy Frozen Chocolate Dipped Bananas Today

These delicious frozen chocolate bananas, covered with your favorite sprinkles, are so much fun to eat, and they’re so, so easy to make. It’s the perfect combination if you ask me. Give this recipe a try, and I know your kids or grandkids will love them as much as mine do. You’ll love them, too!

More Frozen Desserts

Frozen Blueberry Dessert – This delicious and refreshing summer dessert starts out with a graham cracker crust, followed by a layer of sweet, creamy blueberry filling and then a fresh blueberry and cool whip topping. Delicious!

Frozen Raspberry Dessert – This is just like the blueberry dessert but with fresh raspberries. So creamy, so delicious and the perfect summer dessert. Actually, this is great year round.

And, this Peach Cobbler Frozen Dessert, from Great Grub, Delicious Treats, tastes amazing and is a delicious summer dessert as well.

Here are a few pics that are the perfect size for pinning to Pinterest.