When you have small children at home like me, it’s very handy to have banana around the house all the time. My children like to put banana in their morning cereal and it makes a very handy snack whenever they are hungry. For banana recipes, my children like to request for my Banana Bread but their favorite banana treat is the Frozen Chocolate Bananas.
See, as I call myself a baker-in-training, when it comes to desserts I rely on easy dessert recipes such as this frozen banana and Chocolate Covered Strawberries. They are my go to treats for my children that I can make quickly within half an hour.
After sharing many ice cream recipes, I thought it’s time to share some frozen dessert recipe that doesn’t require an ice cream maker. 
I highly recommend this treat for your summer parties, children’s play dates, or just simply a guilty pleasure for anyone. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 4 ripe but firm bananas
- 8.8 oz (250g) dark or semisweet chocolate (chips)
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (optional – I don’t usually need it)
- 2 handfuls of almonds
- 8 Popsicle sticks
Instructions:
- Line a toaster oven tray with aluminum foil and toast the almonds in a toaster oven.
- Chop or grind the toasted almonds.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the bananas in half, insert a Popsicle stick into each half, and then peel bananas. Place them on the baking sheet.
- Cut the chocolate into small pieces (so it melts easily) if you are not using chocolate chips. Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and add vegetable oil (to make the chocolate texture smooth, but I normally skip). Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring with a spoon in between each heating. The chocolate pieces might look they are not melted but when you stir, they can be already super soft. Be careful not to overheat; when it burns you can’t use the chocolate anymore.
- Roll each banana in the melted chocolate and use a spoon to pour the chocolate over the banana to coat. Then immediately sprinkle almonds onto chocolate before it sets.
- Freeze chocolate bananas for 30 minutes.
- Serve or put them in an airtight container/Ziploc bag for up to a week.
Notes
You can sprinkle granola, chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, etc) or sprinkles.
Enjoy!
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What a coincidence I made some fruit on stick yesterday but not bananas, I made caramel apples. This looks like a really good treat for kids
Nami, it has been too long since our last visit and what a treat it is to come across this! This is such a great inspiration! I think we will definitely try this and link to yours. Fab idea to beat the heat!
Hey Nami, I’m feeling like a big kid now! This looks like something I can manage with my kid. So fun.
Oh, I feel like a small child now wanting to have one now…. absolutely delicious for me. I think I’m gonna make this one day. Thank you Nami.
What a great idea, and so well presented
Ciao
Alessandra
A healthy but delicious snack my friend, nice one
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Such a fun idea! I m putting this down as one of the to-do little projects with my son this coming school holidays
thanks for sharing this. Can also do with other fruits such as guavas and apples.
I have had these at our local county fair before and I love them. For some reason I’ve never made them myself – these look so delicious! I just love bananas and chocolate.
Hi Nami, love the idea and love the photo!!! So simple and a great treat for kids!
They are lovely Nami. I love your presentation. They have so much appeal (no pun intended!) xx
Nami, this is such a clever idea.
Mandy
This is amazing Nami! I have never had chocolate bananas but these look so tempting, I want to give a try
I love these!! My kids would love them too.
I think the addition of the nuts is a very clever idea because it gives more texture. Nami… you are such a fantastic food stylist! Your pictures just pop out of the page and I want to grab a chocolate covered banana. 
Have a great week….
~ Ramona
Woohoo! This is great! Thks for sharing Nami!
My kids will love this, without the almond though
Those with almond will be mine LOL
what a lovely healthy treat, Nami! and such cute presentation, love it! if my kids weren’t all grown up, I’d make it for them today.
I am also like Alice, I take almond but my kids will take without almond, hehehe . This look absolutely good !
Your kids have NO reason to complain!! Oh wow – this reminds me of state fairs, but in the most amazing brilliant way!
Yummmm!!! This is another treat my mom use to make when I was a kid!
What a perfect, easy treat for both kids and adults!
What a great recipe- and they look so pretty too!
Ever since I was about 10 years old I’ve been eating chocolate covered frozen Bananas. I loved eating them then and now. They’re the perfect summertime treat that won’t make you feel guilty for indulging. How fun that you’ve posted these. I just had one the other day that I purchased. Your recipe sounds great and for those that have never tried one – make these. You won’t believe how good they are!
this is such a good idea to be made with bananas. i simply loved it. bookmarked
These are so cute and look like such fun to eat. The kid and the adult in me would love these. I also love that you are coming up with so many sweet treats. A girl after my own heart!!!
I kid you not Nami, I was just thinking about these over the weekend. It must be a sign! My kids would love these too. I used to like mine with peanut butter in place of chocolate. Delish! Great photos too. And what would we do without bananas!
this looks so yummy and pretty! never thought of freezing bananas ^^||! thanks for the wonderful idea! ^^
Oishii! What a wonderful summertime treat. I love these. They’re so easy to make too. Thanks for sharing.
Oh, good stuff! I had those when I was a kid – totally loved them. I had forgotten all about those. Thanks for bringing back happy memories.
Oh, my Gosh!!!! I love bananas too and these ones are to die for… Thinking of a guilty pleasure, this is one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved it. xx
Hi Nami! This is such a great idea for bananas! I must try this soon for my family. Thanks for the inspiration & great recipe. And your photos are so mouth-watering! Happy Mon.!
Chocolates and bananas are great combination indeed….you presented yours so beautifully as usual!
Nobody can’t resist this treat! Your pictures are indeed teasing me, so beautiful!
You’re so right, bananas are very handy to have around. The kids just adore them, especially when prepared this way. Chocolate makes them even more delicious. Yum!
What a fantastic idea! Got to make these for my daughter soon.
Nami, like always I am speechless with the photography and presentation! You are truly gifted.
I think these yummy pretty bananas are good for adults ,too.
Beautiful!!! And a great thing to eat here in Miami since it is so hot outside.
I feel the same way about bananas.
Always good to have them when you have little kids. I need to try your frozen version. I think there might be even some adults in our family that will enjoy this easy and fabulous treat! Thanks, Nami!
you’re a great mum! I could totally be your daughter
These are so fun! And it’s such a wonderful way to cool off in the sumer heat! Plus, I always have a huge stash of bananas.
Frozen bananas are the perfect summer treat! There was an ice cream shop that used to have frozen bananas with chocolate and rainbow sprinkles that I just LOVED.
Another one of my favorites! =)
What a great idea! I love the banana-chocolate flavor combination, and these look like such a great way to use the bananas that are lying around the house. As much as my family loves bananas, we always find ourselves buying too many for our appetites. =) And thanks for that little tip about vegetable oil to help with the texture of the chocolate.
Hi Nami! What a delicious treat! Definitely a guilty pleasure, although with bananas, good dark chocolate and nuts perhaps it’s rather virtuous? Wishing you a wonderful week!
What a stunning looking summer treat, Nami! And I love the oh so cute orange bows that you tied onto each popsicle stick. You excel at presentation.
Goodness, these are adorable and so fun. And I LOVE that pound plus bar from Trader Joe’s. My favorite chocolate!
A great idea! Delicious and pretty.
cheers,
Rosa
Frozen bananas are so great as guilt free desserts! I have a few of them frozen right now and planning to blend them and make them into ice cream. Perhaps I shall get some chocolate while I’m at it.
We must be on the same thinking page – I just made these today!! I grew up eating these I’m the summer – such a great treat!!
These look delicious! And I love the addition of almonds. Trader Joe’s makes some frozen chocolate covered banana slices that I’ve been meaning to reproduce in my own kitchen/freezer, but dipping whole bananas in chocolate looks even easier (to make AND eat), and seems just as tasty!
it has been ages since i’ve had one of these…thanks for the recipe Nami, i know this would be a great treat for our little guy!
That is really simple but very creative putting the bananas on the stick and with the chocolate coating like that. . . even adults would love these treats. They look great, Nami!
Beautiful pictures as always and these look so fun!
Ah so simple and yet it looks so delectable. Wonderful recipe Nami
What a great idea, Nami! I love your presentation with the poka dot ribbon – too cute!
Nami, beautiful pictures of a delicious looking treat for kids and adults! I usually dip bananas in dark chocolate but I had never thought of freezing them before or adding chopped almonds – the granola idea also sounds wonderful! Very nice post!
So pretty! What a great snack/treat to have for the kids. We always have bananas, but I have never done this before. I am sure my son would love it!
Simple thing become so perfect and delicious. covering fruit with chocolate is wonderful, easy to make and the best thing is that kids can help.
Bananas do not last long in our house. I’m always making banana bread and have a freezer full right now. This looks like a refreshing and healthy(?) alternative!
I adore frozen chocolate covered bananas! Have you ever seen Arrested Development Nami?
It’s like you read my mind or something. I’ve been thinking of making these and you posted a recipe! Yayyy! ♥ I say these are good for adults too! Ahah
Cute! I love these!
What a great idea Nami! Banana and chocolate are amazing together. I’m sure these wouldn’t last long in our house.
These are a favorite treat of mine, in fact every time I go down to the pier I grab one
They look amazing Nami, wish I had one now!
Hope you had a great weekend
These are one of my childhood favorites! The ribbons are an adorable touch.
That would be a fancy treat for a party! Banana is actually one of my fav fruit and I think I am gonna give this a try
We just ate this at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, but they used frozen bananas to dip in the chocolate, then roll in the nuts. It hardened right away. This way is easier!
oh they are fun Nami! I have to do this for my son, He would get a real kick out of it (so would all our friends kids!) Love it. You always come up with the most fun and interesting recipes!
These are such perfect little treats… but your sneaking some fruit in there too:)
So excited to do this! They look awesome and so easy! Thanks for sharing.
I’m not sure what I like better – chocolate covered cherries or chocolate covered bananas. I’ve never made either, but I think that’s about to change. I don’t have small children, but I think we’re kids at heart enough to really, really enjoy these! They might help me wean Bobby off ice cream.
I can’t wait to make this for my daughter… What a great idea Nami ! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
What a great looking treat! Looks so easy to make, too! My kids would also love this. Bookmarked!
mmm frozen bananas are such a treat! they are so simple, but still healthy. and a little bit of chocolate never hurt anyone
Easy and yummy
Nami, you probably remember how many times I complained that I don’t have a big freezer, ice-cream maker etc.. Now I see I can make a frozen gorgeous dessert with my small freezer and no need to buy an ice-cream maker! I love this healthy and funny idea and I’m sure not only kids enjoy biting through the crunchy chocolate layer. Thank you for posting it!
What a great simple treat.. I’m still a kid at heart, so this is perfect. Chocolate and banana.. I wonder who created this combo, cause they just work so well together. Am glad you like my photos Nami, and you know I adore your creations and photos to bits.. I can never stop staring at them.. Have a good week! xoxo
oh yum!!!! It’s not just for little kids too!
These are the perfect summer snack! Plus with fruit and chocolate they are pretty much healthy, right?
I’ve been thinking of making these for a while after I saw them a few months ago on Pinterest. Such a simple and guilt-free (almost!) dessert that’s quick to make too!
Love your photos – they are so light and airy.
This is absolute indulgence in great food….now I love my bananas! You are a innovative chef, Nami…keep the good work flowing…
Love this recipe but my bananas still are green lol
Oh, this looks fabulous, my friend! Definitely a sweet and refreshing treat for the brutal Summer =D
Such beautiful and tasty treats! My daughters will love making these with me!
Forget this being a kids’ treat, I totally want one! I’m wondering how they would taste with a smoked or salted almond. Mmm.
Fabulous delicious pics, this is so easy and healthier then chocolate and ice cream. You get a healthy fruit inside.
WOW!!!! Healthy and light dessert!
YUM these look delicious yet simple! my kids would love these!
Looks delicious – and I’m not known as a sweet eater but I’d love to have one about now.
What a delightful summer treat – so easy to make and appreciated by kids and adults alike undoubtedly. It must be lovely to crunch through the chocolate shell to the cold banana hiding underneath!
These look delicious. And, they remind me of the banana stand in Arrested Development!
This reminds my when I used to work at Rocky Mountain Chocolates…it was fun making this chocolate covered banana
Love the pictures, always so tempting Nami.
Hope you are enjoying your week!
Nami – this so reminds me of my childhood. I adore chocolate covered bananas and you just reminded me how delish they are. Putting on my list to make. Hope your week is going well.
I love, love, love bananas in pancakes, breads, cupcakes, pies, in yogurt, or cereal… you get the gist. This is genius! Beautiful photographs too.
I can’t wait till my little one starts eating solids….i would definitely make these and i have a feeling he is gonna love these!
I can’t agree more, my kids love bananas too, especially chocolate dipped frozen ones.
These are definitely healthy treats for anyone. I love the way you make the sticks so festive and pretty with a ribbon.
My kids really love frozrn chocolate bananas too, it is a wonderful refreshing treat and healthy too.Beautiful pictures as always Nami
This is a tricky way to feed fruits to the kids. I often do this too… but with strawberries. Your food photographs are gorgeous, Nami.
That is a fantastic treat for kids (and kid wannabe adults ;P) I don’t usually like eating bananas, but if they’re covered in chocolate…well that’s a different story.
Hi Nami, I got enticed by all your Superb recipes ! I cant wait to try my hands on it. It is looking so good with all the lovely pictures and write up as well. I have been here after a while but enjoyed scrolling through your rest of the wonderful recipes. Congrats on top 9 !
Have a wonderful week ahead. Thanks for sharing awesome recipes. Best Regards, Sonia !!!
Congratulations!!!
Hi Nami! Love the pretty orange ribbons on the sticks in your delicious-excellent treat!- frozen chocolate bananas, I have to make these for my grandchildren, they would go crazy for these this Summer;-)
Gorgeous photos (again) and please, can I come and live with you?
Always a favorite. Your photos with ribbon are so charming!
LL
There’s nothing better than frozen chocolate banana. This looks amazingly decadent, Nami
Isn’t it funny that I am leaving this comment after making these…
I saw these yesterday and I had everything I needed to fix these cuties… Nami my kids loved them!!!
Thanks for sharing this…
This is SO timely! My BFF’s bday is this weekend, and this is her favorite treat–I can surprise her with these for dessert!
My Dad used to make these all the time for us when we were kids. I guess it’s a long tradition for parents to spoil their kids with these wonderful, easy, frozen treats. Thanks for the memories.
bananas and steamed broccoli are Tiffany’s favorite after-nap treats.
I’ll have to make some of these banana popsicles for her before the summer is completely over!
Yum! I really want one now…. bananas are such a great versatile fruit. I used to get home from school and complain I was hungry but my mother would say “You’re going to have dinner soon! Just have a banana then”.
But they were so tasty I’d end up eating 3 before she noticed
Hope you have a great weekend Nami!
gosh that is my favourite. i would have 4-5 of it. i love bananas.
This yummy treat is not only perfect for kids but also older kids like me. I can hear them calling my name now!!!! lol!
I’ve never made frozen bananas before, but I can see why children would go crazy for them!
I haven’t made these in a while…I love chocolate or nutella with bananas, but never actually dip them in nuts. That is fantastic snack…
This is one of my sisters favorite treats when we go to the county fair in my home town:-) I love chocolate covered bananas! It definitely would be a perfect treat for kids:-) Love your pictures! Hugs, Terra
Awesome and I can see it becoming a sure hit with my kids
Love how easy and simple it is to make and something the kids will enjoy making themselves 
YES!!! I haven’t had these in a long time! These were a childhood favourite! Thanks for reminding me to make these!!!!! YES!!!!!
Nami san
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I made these last night and not only were they a HUGE hit, but I think the whole thing took less than 10 minutes to put together. Thank you so much for the great idea.
I will have to keep this recipe in mind when I have kids! haha But i think it’s a delicious treat for adults as well!
Love these special treats and you made them look so great too, love the ribbon. I have a recipe in my archives for these too but use coconut oil to make a thin chocolate covering, but your look quite decadent.
These are so pretty! Chocolate and bananas are one of my all-time favorite combinations, and this looks so easy.
I don’t have kids but I’m making these for me and hubs. I always have all the ingredients for this at home–no reason not to make it. Looking forward to this.
These are awesome. an awesome treat! But what I love most is that Trader Joes pound chocolate bar because it just solidifies that the two of us are more alike than you might think. LOL. It’s the perfect bar for this recipe…and just about everything else chocolate that you can imagine.
Love this – i did something similar with Coconut, so good and easy!
I love bananas like this. I keep some cut up and dipped in the freezer for snacking on. So good. And whenever we do chocolate fondue they just slide the bananas my way. It’s all I want to dip in chocolate. Cannot stop myself. These look so much prettier than the way I do mine though. You are so creative Nami. Bet the kids loved these.
I am just loving this dessert!! It looks so simple but super delicious! I can’t wait to give them a try!
haha Nami san, I made this too!!! MmMmMm!! http://www.priscillaliang.com/2012/04/frozen-banana-bites-in-dark-chocolate-pistachios/
Nami, you have just won my heart! I know I’m a year late seeing this, but didn’t know you last year!
I have been wanting to try them for sooooo long! Thanks for sharing…and have a great weekend!!!
I want to eat these now! A perfect treat for kids and adults, too
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