I know I've gushed about bananas before, but are they not the most awesome food?
Healthy ice cream, creamy smoothies, simple pancakes, delicious breads...paleo, vegan, vegetarian, grain-free, gluten-free,...freezable, fry-able, bake-able, lovable, hug-able bananas.
They are the star in today's unique sweet treat....
My birthday passed a couple of weeks ago, and I told my husband I wanted to successfully make, eat, and love this recipe. So I dove right in and wouldn't you know it, I made, ate, and loved it.
Happy birthday Lauren.
White Chocolate Banana Pops
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 4 T. cocoa butter
- 6 T. coconut butter
- a couple of pinches of sea salt
- 3-4 t. honey or maple syrup I did 3, but I've recently tamed my sweet tooth, so taste it to see if you desire more
- 1 t. vanilla
- rainbow sprinkles if it's your birthday or you just wish it could be 😉
Instructions
- Cut the bananas in half.
- Skewer them with a popsicle or lollipop stick.
- Lay them on a wax paper-lined plate.
- Freeze them.
- Once they are frozen, assemble the ingredients for the white chocolate.
- Over low heat, in a saucepan, melt the cocoa and coconut butters together.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in the salt, sweetener, and vanilla (try to use room temperature ingredients, or the butters will start to clump).
- Pour the mixture into a tall, narrow glass.
- Dip your bananas into the mix until coated.
- Place back onto the plate to harden (this will just take a few moments, as the cold bananas will cause the butters to set quickly).
- Dip the bananas again into the mix to re-coat (I dipped mine about three times).
- Upon dipping them the last time, quickly top them with the sprinkles while the coating is still wet. This will allow them to stick.
- Put the bananas back into the freezer for a few minutes to completely set.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Easy as pie...
...and so pretty. 🙂
For those of you that may be wondering, I used this cocoa butter in the recipe, and if you're wondering how to make your own coconut butter, check out this post from Michelle!
Other treats on a stick you might like:
Mint Chocolate Crisp Lollipops
What's the best birthday treat you've ever made/bought yourself?
Shared with: Make Your Own Monday, Natural Living Monday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Allergy-Free Wednesday, Healthy 2day, Wheat-Free Wednesday, Gluten-Free Wednesday
Linda
Hi Lauren. I made something similar to this before but with a cashew coating. It was good, but I really like your idea of using cocoa butter and coconut butter. They pops look adorable and delicious! Thanks for your regular participation in Gluten-Free Wednesdays.
Lauren
Thank you Linda! They are a really delicious treat! I love white chocolate, but can't rationalize eating the store-bought kind, so this is a nice substitute! 🙂
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Happy belated birthday Lauren! These look like the perfect way to celebrate 🙂
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Steph (The Cheapskate Cook)
Sounds delicious! I don't have any cocoa butter... can you think of a good substitute?
Lauren
Coconut oil would be your best bet! It'll melt much quicker though, so maybe keep them in the freezer a bit longer once they are assembled. 🙂
amber
Hi Lauren,
Happy belated birthday, Lauren. Here's to a year full of love, happiness and good health. 🙂
I am going to make these gorgeous bananas tomorrow for my kiddos for snack time!! Just love, LOVE this idea. So smart...so healthy!
Hugs,
--Amber
Pat
Where do you purchase cocoa butter?
Lauren
Hi Pat, I use this one: http://www.amazon.com/RAW-Cocoa-Butter-1-Lb/dp/B000W0A78S 🙂
Heide M.
Sounds divine.
MadSCAR
Lauren thank you so much for that recipe i love this!
freshlifefindings
Happy late birthday Lauren! And these are too cute, love the added sprinkles 🙂 I hope you guys got to enjoy some down time and fun for your birthday!
Lauren
Thanks Natalie! It was a nice and mellow day. 🙂