This recipe for Frozen Chocolate Covered Banana Pops is an easy 4-ingredient summer treat! This healthy & wholesome snack uses crushed cereal to bring a satisfying crunch with a hint of cinnamon spice, making these pops irresistible.
Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic snack reminiscent of childhood summers or a simple dessert to share with friends and family, these chocolate-covered banana pops are sure to hit the spot. Adults and kids alike will enjoy the natural sweetness and creamy base of bananas covered in rich melted chocolate topped with the perfect crunch.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 Bananas: Choose ripe but firm bananas with slight browning for the perfect sweetness and texture.
- 2 Cups of Chocolate Chips: Opt for high-quality chocolate chips for a smoother coating.
- 1 Cup of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios™: These add a delightful crunch and a touch of cinnamon flavor and you can easily customize this recipe by using your favorite cereal.
- 8 Skewers or Popsicle Sticks: Essential for creating the perfect pop that’s easy to eat.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE-COVERED BANANA POPS
Prepare the Bananas: Start by peeling your bananas. Then insert a skewer or popsicle stick into the center of each banana. Place them on a baking sheet lined with freezer paper and freeze for about an hour. This ensures the bananas are firm enough for dipping and coating.
Crush the Cereal: While the bananas are freezing, place the Apple Cinnamon Cheerios™ in a sandwich bag. Use a rolling pin to crush the cereal into fine crumbs, then transfer the crumbs to a plate. This will be the coating for your banana pops.
Melt the Chocolate: In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring continuously to avoid burning. Once the chocolate is smooth and fully melted, remove it from the heat.
Dip and Coat: Take the frozen bananas out of the freezer. Dip each banana into the melted chocolate, making sure it’s fully coated. Immediately roll the chocolate-covered banana in the crushed Apple Cinnamon Cheerios. Be sure to press gently to ensure the crumbs adhere to the chocolate.
Serve and Enjoy: You can serve these pops immediately for a gooey center, or return them to the freezer until fully frozen for a firmer treat. Either way, they’re sure to be a hit!
FLAVOR IDEAS, VARIATIONS FOR BANANA POPS
These banana pops are simple and delicious as-is, but here are some flavor suggestions if you want to add a variety of flavors to your finished chocolate banana pops.
- Experiment with Toppings – While Apple Cinnamon Cheerios™ add a unique flavor, you can also try other cereals. Add in chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or even sprinkles for a different twist.
- Vegan Option – Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
- Flaky Salt – Sprinkle on coarse salt for all my sweet & salty-loving friends!
- Banana and Peanut Butter Bars – Mix in peanut butter to create a delicious homemade banana peanut butter bar treat.
STORAGE & RECIPE NOTES
These pops can be stored in the freezer for up to two weeks. This makes them a convenient treat to have on hand when a sweet craving strikes.
If you do decide to add toppings to your bananas, do this immediately after you dunk each banana in melted chocolate. The chocolate hardens quickly, so you will need to work quickly.
MORE EASY RECIPES
If you’re looking for more simple and wholesome dessert recipes, you’ll also love these Healthy Gummy Snacks made without sugar and these Healthy Peanut Butter Cups made with only 5 ingredients.
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Absolutely! The natural sweetness of ripe bananas pairs perfectly with chocolate, creating a rich and indulgent flavor combination. Bananas not only enhance the taste but also add moisture, resulting in a dessert that’s both flavorful and tender.
These treats are commonly known as Chocobananos or chocolate-covered banana pops. Whether frozen or freshly made, they offer a delightful mix of creamy banana and smooth chocolate.
The origin of chocolate-covered frozen bananas is often credited to Balboa Island, where several local spots claim to have introduced this tasty treat. Both Dad’s Donuts and Sugar ‘n Spice are known for their versions. Each boasts of being the first to serve this iconic dessert.
Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
These Chocolate Covered Banana Pops are rolled in crushed cereal and frozen to perfection making them the perfect 4 ingredient summer treat.
Ingredients
- 4 Bananas
- 2 Cups of Chocolate Chips
- 1 Cup of Apple Cinnamon Cheerios™
- 8 Skewers or Popsicle Sticks
Instructions
- Peel bananas and stick skewers or popsicle sticks into the middle. Freeze for about an hour. I placed the bananas on a freezer paper lined baking sheet before popping them into the freezer.
- Put the Apple Cinnamon Cheerios™ into a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin. Put crushed Apple Cinnamon Cheerios™ on a plate.
- Melt chocolate chips in a small sauce pan.
- Dip bananas in chocolate and then immediately roll in the Apple Cinnamon Cheerio™ crumbs.
- Complete this until all bananas are delicious!
- Serve immediately to enjoy the gooey center or freeze until ready to serve for a completely frozen dessert.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 311Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 0mgSodium 9mgCarbohydrates 54gFiber 5gSugar 40gProtein 3g
The nutrition in recipes is caluculate by AI, mistakes happen. It is highly recommended to check carb counts to make sure these recipes fit into your diet.
These Chocolate Covered Banana Pops are rolled in crushed cereal and frozen to perfection making them the perfect 4 ingredient summer treat. Don’t forget to share on your favorite social media.
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Oh yum! I love chocolate covered bananas, but I’ve never had them like this before. I HAVE to make these.
That looks so good! This might be the best take on chocolate covered bananas I’ve ever seen. Yummo!
No one in my family has high cholesterol, but I won’t let that stop me from making these. 😉 They look absolutely fantastic!
Yum ! Those look really good! I am definitely going to be making some of these!
That looks good even if you don’t have problems with the cholesterol. I think that would be fun for my son and I to do together.
Oh my gosh these bananas sound just amazing! I love that you can share a box with your mom like this!
I love the variety of flavors that they have now! Your twist on the chocolate covered banana is one I’ll have to try.
Yum, these treats sound delicious. I love Cheerios so I’m glad they have such great health benefits.
That looks so delicious. I can’t wait to make this for my granddaughters. They love bananas.
Excellent article…glad your mom and Mike can benefit from your noble crusade to make getting healthy easier…you father will try this straight away…sounds like a viable alternative to nighttime junk food practices.
It is a great alternative when the munchies strike 🙂
Nutrition is so important to our health, just as important as exercise… love that you both are on the track to better health… thanks for the recipe, I’ll have to make this for the family : )
I bet your family would love this treat!
Omg these bananas look so yummy!!!! I bet you my daughter would love these. Definitely going to be making these 🙂
Enjoy!
Those look so good! Maybe I could get my youngest to eat bananas this way. She’s not a fan, but the rest of my family is. I’ll be making these for sure!
Yes, cover it in chocolate and dip it in this tasty cereal and she will be begging for more bananas! lol
My kids would love these! What a fun program – I would send give a box to my brother. He was always my partner in crime growing up but now lives on the other side of the country. It would be such a fun surprise! (client)
That is a great way to let your brother know you are thinking about him for sure!
Your granpa sounds like my father, he sliced bananas the same way! That banana pops looks awesome!
See now I thought my pop pop was magic, I guess your dad is too! 🙂
These chocolate covered banana pops look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients i need to make some this weekend.
Enjoy!
Chocolate covered bananas?! Those look absolutely delish! Love both banana and chocolate so I’ve got to try this ASAP!
They are soooo good!
These bananas sound amazing!!! I love how Cheerios lets you share a box with someone else!
It’s such a great campaign! I want to buy up a bunch of boxes so i can send a bunch of them!
I love how the simplest things can sometimes trigger a wonderful memory. Also those banana pops looks really good. I’ll have to try them out!
Yes I have been eating them all week!
This looks like a yummy recipe!! I love chocolate banana pops!