Decadent Chocolate Banana Bliss Popsicles (Printable)
Cool, creamy banana and chocolate marbled frozen treats on a stick—ideal for refreshing summer snacking.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Popsicle Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
02 - 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
03 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Chocolate Swirl
05 - 3 ounces dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa solids)
06 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil
→ Optional Toppings
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted nuts (optional)
08 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Place the sliced bananas, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and glossy. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler, stirring constantly.
03 - Pour half of the banana mixture into the popsicle molds, filling each about halfway. Drizzle a generous layer of melted chocolate into each mold. Use a skewer or thin knife to gently swirl the chocolate into the banana base for a marbled effect.
04 - Divide the remaining banana mixture among the molds, filling them to the top. Drizzle with more melted chocolate and swirl again to create additional marbling throughout.
05 - Insert a popsicle stick into the center of each mold, pressing gently to seat it. If desired, sprinkle chopped roasted nuts or mini chocolate chips over the exposed surface.
06 - Transfer the filled molds to the freezer and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours, or until the popsicles are completely firm and frozen through.
07 - Briefly run warm water over the outside of each mold for 10 to 15 seconds to loosen. Gently pull the popsicle stick to release. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The marbled chocolate swirl looks like something from a fancy shop but takes barely any effort to pull off.
- These keep in the freezer for two weeks, which means you can make a batch on Sunday and have ready made joy all week long.
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- Popsicles that are not fully frozen will crack when you try to remove them from the molds, so patience during the freezing step really pays off.
- Warming the mold too long under hot water can melt the outer layer and leave you with a misshapen popsicle, so keep it to a quick ten second rinse.
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- For an extra thick chocolate shell, dip the fully frozen popsicles into additional melted chocolate and let them set on parchment paper before serving.
- The banana flavor intensifies as they sit in the freezer, so if you want a milder taste, eat them within the first few days.