Chocolate Covered Bananas Recipes

CHOCOLATE-COVERED BANANAS

Steps:

• Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pan of gently simmering water. Stir just until melted.
• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Insert a popsicle stick in one end of each banana piece. Dip banana, one piece at a time, in chocolate, spooning on additional chocolate to cover.
• Sprinkle each banana with peanuts, and set on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm, 20 minutes, or up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED FROZEN BANANAS

Steps:

• Dipping decorations: granola, chopped nuts, sprinkles, jimmies, crushed cookies, and toasted coconut
• Line a sheet pan with waxed paper. Cut 1-inch off the end of each banana. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut-end of each banana, pushing the stick halfway in, leaving the other end exposed for use as a handle. Place the bananas on the sheet pan and freeze 1 hour.
• Melt the chocolate and butter in a bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
• Arrange the dipping decorations on several flat plates. Working with 1 banana at a time, dip it in the chocolate and turn to completely coat (spoon some on, if needed). Roll the dipped banana in the desired decorations, transfer to the sheet pan, and return to the freezer.
• Once frozen, store the bananas in an airtight container.
• Serving suggestion: To serve at a kid's party, paint a hunk of styrofoam and stick the banana handles in the top, so they stand upright.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED BANANAS

Steps:

• Peel and cut the bananas in half crosswise, so that you have 8 pieces. Place peeled bananas on sticks. Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper. Place bananas on the cookie sheet in the freezer, keep them in there as long as possible, at least 10 minutes. Heat chocolate bits with butter in a double boiler over low heat until the chocolate melts and butter is incorporated. Dip the chilled bananas in chocolate and roll with your favorite topping. Chill or freeze until ready to serve.

YUMMY FROZEN CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANAS!

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
• Cut the bananas in half and insert a Popsicle stick into each half. Place them on the baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the chocolate with the oil in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave (check it every 30 seconds) or in a half-full pan of simmering water (about 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.
• Roll each banana half in the chocolate, then quickly sprinkle with your topping (if using).
• Freeze until the chocolate sets, 30 minutes. Serve or freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.

CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANAS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate as directed on package. Meanwhile, insert a wooden pop stick into cut end of each banana piece.
• Dip bananas in chocolate, or brush chocolate onto banana pieces with pastry brush. Roll bananas in cereal, completely coating all sides.
• Freeze bananas 4 hours or until firm. Store in airtight container in freezer.

CHOCOLATE COVERED BANANAS

Steps:

• Cut each Banana in half, so that you are left with 6 short pieces.
• Place the popsicle stick 2/3 of the way in to the banana.
• Freeze for 3 hours or overnight (if your in a rush freeze until they are at least firm).
• In a heat proof bowl combine chocolate and vegetable shortening.
• Heat a pan of water until it is boiling turn off, place heat bowl on top of pan (double boiler). Stir until chocolate is melted.
• Working quickly, dip bananas in chocolate, then roll in topping of choice (peanuts are the best).
• Place bananas back in freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up again. Serve and enjoy.