Easy Chocolate-Dipped Banana Peanut Butter Pops

Ingredients

• 4 piecesMedium bananas
• 0.5 cupCreamy peanut butter
• 1 cupSemi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoonCoconut oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
• 8 piecesPopsicle sticks or small skewers
• 0.3 teaspoonFlaky sea salt (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas and slice each in half lengthwise. Carefully insert a popsicle stick or small skewer into the cut end of each banana half.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   Evenly spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butter over the flat side of each banana half. Place them back on the prepared baking sheet.

   ⏱ 5 min
3. 3

   Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and freeze for at least 60-90 minutes, or until the banana halves are firm. This step is crucial for easy dipping.

4. 4

   Once bananas are firm, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, or using a double boiler. If desired, stir in the coconut oil to thin the chocolate slightly for easier dipping.

   ⏱ 3 min
5. 5

   Working quickly, dip each peanut butter-covered banana half into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt or any other desired toppings before the chocolate sets.

   ⏱ 7 min
6. 6

   Place the chocolate-dipped pops back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set and hardened. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer.