When it comes to desserts, we strive to please our taste buds while providing our bodies with healthy nutrients whenever possible. Today, we bring you a recipe for frozen banana pops, which meet these criteria and give us the opportunity to enjoy a delicious dessert without remorse.
Serves: 6
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 5 minutes
Freezing time: 60+10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 medium-sized bananas, peeled
- 150 g dark chocolate, melted
- 2 tbsp of organic almond milk
- 2 tbsp organic coconut oil
- 2 tbsp desiccated coconut
- 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
- 2 tbsp almond flakes, toasted
Directions:
Step 1
Line a tray with baking paper.
Step 2
Peel the bananas and insert an ice cream stick in one end of each banana. Place the bananas on a lined tray and put them in the freezer for an hour, or until frozen.
Step 3
Meanwhile, mix the walnuts, coconut, and toasted almond flakes in a small bowl and set aside.
Step 4
Place the chocolate in a small saucepan, add the almond milk and melt it over a medium saucepan of boiling water, stirring constantly. Add the coconut oil and mix well to combine. Pour the chocolate mix into a tall glass.
Step 4
Quickly dip half of one banana into the chocolate mixture to coat, then return to the tray and sprinkle with the nut mixture. Repeat with the remaining bananas.
Step 5
Return the tray to the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert
- Serve as a snack with a hot chocolate drink
Tips:
- Replace the walnuts with raw, unsalted cashew nuts.
- Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Use the leftover chocolate to prepare a hot chocolate drink.
- Keep the leftover nut mixture in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to be used again for another dessert.
Try these healthy frozen banana pops and don’t forget to share them with your friends!
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