Chocolate Covered Bananas

Ingredients

Bananas

2, peeled and cut in half crosswise

Dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)

1 cup, chopped or chips

Coconut oil

1 tablespoon

Popsicle sticks

4

Toppings (optional)

to taste (e.g., chopped nuts, coconut flakes, sprinkles, sea salt)

Instructions

1. Peel the bananas and cut them in half crosswise.
2. Insert a popsicle stick into each banana half, creating a handle for easy dipping.
3. Place the banana halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
5. Remove the frozen bananas from the freezer. Dip each banana half into the melted chocolate, using a spoon to coat it evenly. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
6. If desired, roll the chocolate-covered bananas in your choice of toppings such as chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or sprinkles for added texture and flavor.
7. Place the coated bananas back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and return them to the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is fully set.
8. Once the chocolate is set, your delicious Chocolate Covered Bananas are ready to be enjoyed! Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for later.