Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas (Vegan, Gluten-free)

Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are a delicious no-bake healthy treat the whole family will love. Easy to make, vegan, and gluten-free, they’re the perfect summer dessert. All you need are two ingredients to make this decadent dessert!

Summer brings the heat here in the South, but with it also comes some pretty delicious desserts and treats.

The “go-to” for most is good old-fashioned ice cream. But, for those of us wanting to keep it healthy, delicious and plant-based, these frozen chocolate covered banana pops are amazing! I love all things chocolate, it’s a weakness and happily admit it.

So, after my homemade peanut butter eggs and no-bake chocolate peanut butter pie frozen chocolate covered bananas just seemed like a no-brainer. Honestly, I can’t believe I waited this late in the game to make these bad boys.

Alright, no more waiting, let’s do this! BRING IT ON SUMMER!!!

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• Ingredients
• How To Make Frozen Chocoalte Covered Bananas
• Chocolate-covered Bananas Variations
• Equipment
• What are the best ways to melt chocolate?
• How to store frozen chocolate-covered bananas
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• More vegan dessert recipes
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Ingredients

Unless you’re using toppings you only need two ingredients to make these frozen chocolate covered bananas. This is a much healthier alternative to ice cream when the hotter months of summer hit.

• Bananas (ripe but firm)
• Dark chocolate chips, dairy-free
• Toppings of your choice (chopped pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, shredded coconut, etc.)

See the recipe card down below for a detailed list of ingredients and amounts.

How To Make Frozen Chocoalte Covered Bananas

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious snack that satisfies your sweet tooth, frozen chocolate covered bananas are a great option. They’re easy to make, require only 2 ingredients, and can be customized to suit your taste. Here’s how to make them:

Hint: If you don’t have popsicle sticks you can use wooden skewers. But, make sure the bananas are completely frozen before dipping them in chocolate because round skewers tend to slide out more easily.

Chocolate-covered Bananas Variations

These delicious chocolate covered banana pops are way more versatile than you may realize. Here are a few ideas for adding flavor, and texture, and even changing the size.

• Flavor: For an extra flavor boost, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract, peppermint, almond, orange, or a pinch of flaky sea salt to the melted chocolate. But, be careful, extracts can be strong and you don’t want to add too much.
• Chocolate banana bites: To make the bananas easier to dip, you can cut them into smaller chunks and use toothpicks instead of popsicle sticks.
• Toppings: Experiment with different toppings, such as crushed pretzels, dried fruit, or a drizzle of peanut butter.
• Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Banana Bites

Equipment

Remember, the equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. The most important part of this recipe is melting the chocolate. For me, there are only two ways to do this: double boiler and microwave.

Personally, I prefer the double boiler because it’s hard to burn the chocolate that way. But, a glass mixing bowl that is microwave-safe works as well.

What are the best ways to melt chocolate?

Melting chocolate can be easily burned. But, here are a few simple methods to ensure that doesn’t happen to you.

Double boiler: you can purchase a double boiler or do use a DIY setup. Here’s how you do it:

1. Place a saucepan on the stove, add 1-2 inches of water, and place a dry, shallow, heat-safe glass mixing bowl over the saucepan. The outer edge of the mixing bowl should touch the upper edge of the saucepan so it can create a “seal” and trap steam inside the saucepan. Make sure the water in the pan isn’t touching the bottom of the mixing bowl.
2. Add chocolate to the mixing bowl, turn on the stove to medium heat, and as the water begins to simmer and release steam, the steam will heat the chocolate and the chocolate will begin to melt. As the chocolate melts, constantly stir with a rubber spatula until all of the chocolate has melted.

Microwave: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Stovetop: This is my least favorite because you really have to babysit the chocolate. But, it is still fairly simple. Place a saucepan on the stove, add the chocolate, and warm the chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is smooth.

How to store frozen chocolate-covered bananas

Chocolate-covered bananas are great for making ahead because they can be frozen. Once the chocolate is set wrap the bananas individually in plastic wrap and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.

More vegan dessert recipes

Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:

• Vegan Chocolate Ganache (Just 2 Ingredients!)
• The Best Vegan Banana Bread (Healthy + Easy)
• Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Raw Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Frozen chocolate-covered bananas are a tasty and fun snack that everyone can enjoy. They’re perfect for hot summer days, but they can also be enjoyed year-round. Give this recipe a try and let me know how you like it by leaving a comment and star rating!

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