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Banana Ice Cream with Chocolate Coating - dessert, kids recipe

Banana Ice Cream with Chocolate Coating

1 hr 20 min
2 portions

Frozen bananas on a stick, dipped in dark chocolate — dead simple and perfect for hot days. Kids love them.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Push a wooden ice cream stick into each half, then lay them on a sheet of baking paper and put them in the freezer. Leave them until fully frozen — about 1–2 hours.

  2. 2

    Melt the dark chocolate, then stir in the coconut fat.

  3. 3

    Dip the frozen bananas into the chocolate, then sprinkle with almond flakes or cake sprinkles right away before the chocolate sets.

Per average serving

0
Calories
kcal
0
Protein
g
0
Carbs
g
0
Fat
g
0g
Fiber
0g
Sugar
0mg
Sodium

Tips from the kitchen

  • Freeze the bananas for at least 2 hours, not just 1. If the inside is still soft when you dip them, the chocolate sets unevenly and can slide off.
  • The coconut fat is what keeps the chocolate from cracking into a solid shell that falls apart when you bite in. Don't skip it.
  • Work fast once you start dipping. The frozen banana chills the chocolate almost instantly, so have your sprinkles and almond flakes ready in small bowls before you pull anything out of the freezer.
  • Tilt the bowl and roll the banana through the chocolate rather than spooning it on. You get a much more even coat that way.
  • Lay the dipped bananas back on the baking paper right away. If you try to set them upright they'll tip and the chocolate smears before it sets.

Ways to vary it

  • White chocolate works well instead of dark if you're making these for kids who find 70% too bitter. Use the same amount of coconut fat.
  • Crushed salted peanuts or toasted coconut flakes are good alternatives to the almond flakes if you want a different texture on the outside.
  • You can cut the bananas into thirds instead of halves for smaller portions, which is handy if you're serving younger kids or want to stretch the batch further.

Storage & leftovers

Once the chocolate has set, store them in a zip-lock bag or airtight container in the freezer. They keep well for up to 2 weeks. Eat straight from the freezer, no thawing needed.

What to serve with it

These are good on their own as a snack, but if you're serving them as dessert after a summer meal, a few fresh berries on the side works nicely.

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By Untrained ChefPublished 29 June 2026

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