Chocolate-Covered Banana Ice Cream Bars Recipe
Delight in these simple and refreshing Chocolate-Covered Banana Ice Cream Bars, a perfect homemade frozen treat combining creamy frozen bananas dipped in rich chocolate for a sweet, healthy dessert that requires minimal ingredients and effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing and Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Banana Bars
- 4 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced into bars
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the banana bars: Peel and cut bananas into bar shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 2 hours until completely firm.
- Make the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the frozen banana bars: Remove banana bars from the freezer one by one and quickly dip them into the melted chocolate, coating them thoroughly. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Optional toppings: Immediately sprinkle chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets, if desired.
- Freeze until set: Place the chocolate-covered banana bars back on the parchment-lined tray and freeze for an additional 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Serve: Enjoy your homemade chocolate-covered banana ice cream bars straight from the freezer for a creamy, cool treat.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and creamy texture.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or omit it and melt chocolate carefully.
- To avoid the chocolate cracking, temper the chocolate properly or add a small amount of coconut oil to the chocolate.
- Consume within 1 week for best freshness and texture.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking during freezing.
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