Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops
These pops are the perfect answer to that 3 PM slump or the after-dinner sweet tooth. They’re naturally sweet, thanks to ripe bananas, so you don’t need a ton of added sugar. The combination of creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate feels decadent, but the portion size keeps things reasonable. Plus, they’re completely customizable with whatever toppings you have on hand. And the best part? You just need a few minutes of hands-on time. The freezer does all the hard work for you.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 pops 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy, No added sugars
Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas
â…“ cup creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (about 60-70% cocoa)
1 tablespoon coconut oil (refined for neutral flavor)
¼ cup chopped peanuts (optional, for garnish)
¼ cup shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
6 popsicle sticks
Instructions
Prep the bananas: Peel the ripe bananas and cut them into thick, even rounds about 1.5 inches thick, or slice them in half crosswise. Aim for about 12 pieces total (2 per pop).
Spread a generous teaspoon of peanut butter on the flat cut side of half the banana pieces. Top each peanut butter-covered banana piece with one of the remaining plain banana pieces, pressing gently to form a sandwich. Gently insert a popsicle stick into the wide, flat side of each assembled pop, pushing about halfway through.
Place the pops on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until they are solid.
About 10 minutes before the bananas are fully frozen, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth. Dip each frozen banana pop into the chocolate, adding your favorite toppings before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Calories: 215 per portion
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g