Frozen Snickers Banana Pop
Frozen Banana Snicker Pops - Your kids are going to love this one! Kid-approved and simple to make, this treat is a double delight of delicious and healthy.
Did you know that ripe bananas are rich in essential nutrients like magnesium, potassium, B6, vitamin C and dietary fibre? A great way to provide your little ones with sustained energy while supporting their growing bodies.
Jus peel, cut and dip those nutrient-packed bananas in your chocolate of choice (go for the 80% dark kind for extra antioxidants!), roll in crushed snicker goodness and freeze. It's a snack time dream come true that you can feel good about!
DIETARY: V, VEG, DF, GF, EF
ALLERGENS: Nuts
AGE GROUP: 12 months+
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Beginner
SERVES: 4
PREP: 15 mins (+30 mins – 1 hour in the freezer)
EQUIPMENT: Popsicle sticks
INGREDIENTS:
2 ripe bananas, peeled
1/3 cup (80ml) smooth peanut butter
½ cup (80g) crushed peanuts
150g 70% dark chocolate, melted
METHOD:
Cut both bananas in half and place each half on a popsicle stick.
Using a butter knife, evenly spread nut butter on the banana.
Roll the banana in the crushed peanuts and place on a tray lined with baking paper. Freeze for 30 mins - 1 hour.
Melt the chocolate and drizzle over frozen banana popsicles until covered.
Storing leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Tips:
Prep tips: To reduce prep time, leave out freezing step, but the chocolate needs to set in the freezer afterwards.
Allergies: For a nut-free version: Swap peanut butter for tahini or sunflower or pumpkin seed butter and roll into crushed seeds.
Easy ingredient swaps: Swap peanut butter for nut butter of choice. Swap crushed peanuts for nuts or seeds of choice.