Monkey Tails

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These chocolate-covered frozen bananas are a great summer treat. The ripe bananas have a wonderful creamy consistency when frozen, and the rich chocolate coating is delicious. You can vary the toppings to suit your taste, including drizzling with melted white or milk chocolate, or caramel. Roll in shredded coconut, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or other toppings.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 10 ice pop sticks

  • 5 very ripe bananas, peeled and halved crosswise

  • 1 (16 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 10 tablespoons flaked coconut, or as needed

Directions

  1. Insert 1 pop stick into the cut end of each banana. Place the bananas on a wax paper covered baking sheet and freeze until the bananas are frozen, about 2 hours.

  2. Melt the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave).

  3. Dip the frozen bananas in the melted chocolate, spooning the chocolate over the banana to cover it completely. Roll in coconut if desired. Place the dipped bananas on the wax paper-covered baking sheet, and freeze until the chocolate is firm.

Cook's Note

If you want to decorate with drizzled chocolate melt 1/2 cup white chocolate chips a in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Do not overheat or chocolate will scorch. Place the melted chocolate in a small plastic bag. Snip the end of the bag and drizzle over the frozen chocolate covered banana. Return the bananas to the freezer until the chocolate is firm.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

309 Calories
17g Fat
45g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 309
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 19mg 1%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 397mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.