Description
Delicious and easy-to-make vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Caramel Banana Pops featuring frozen bananas coated in a smooth peanut butter caramel and rich dark chocolate, finished with your choice of sprinkles or nuts. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Bananas
- 3 bananas
- 6 lolly sticks
Caramel
- 60g peanut butter
- 60ml maple syrup
- 45g melted coconut oil
- A pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating
- 180g dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- Sprinkles, chopped nuts, cacao nibs and other toppings as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and slice each in half lengthways. Insert a lolly stick into each banana half and place them on a board or plate. Freeze for 2 hours or until completely frozen.
- Make the Caramel: In a bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Melt the Chocolate: Chop the dark chocolate and melt it along with the coconut oil either over a double boiler with simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring well until smooth. Prepare your sprinkles, chopped nuts, cacao nibs, or any chosen toppings.
- Dip in Caramel: Pour the warm caramel into a heat-proof glass, filling it about three-quarters full to allow space for dipping. Dip each frozen banana pop into the caramel, letting excess drip off. The caramel will set quickly. Place the dipped pops onto a parchment-lined tray and repeat with all six pops.
- Dip in Chocolate & Add Toppings: Next, dip each caramel-coated banana pop into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Immediately sprinkle your desired toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Set the Pops: Place the coated banana pops back on the parchment-lined tray for the chocolate to set, which takes a couple of minutes at room temperature. For faster setting, transfer them to the fridge for about 10 minutes if needed.
- Storage and Serving: Enjoy these pops immediately, or store them in a Ziploc bag in the freezer for 2 to 4 weeks for a refreshing treat later.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are fully frozen before dipping to prevent melting.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter for caramel.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for best flavor and a vegan option.
- The pops can be stored in the freezer and eaten straight from it for a frozen snack.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: banana pops, vegan dessert, gluten free banana recipe, chocolate caramel banana, healthy frozen treats, peanut butter caramel, dairy free chocolate dessert
