Indulge in a frozen treat that’s downright delicious! Creamy, naturally sweet bananas are dipped in a snappy chocolate shell—which instantly transports me back to childhood summers and those magical DQ cones that hardened before my eyes. Trust me—the combo is outrageously GOOD.

These treats also keep beautifully in the freezer, so you can make a batch, enjoy a few now, and stash the rest for an anytime dessert that’s always ready when you are.

This rendition really is a perfect way to satisfy cravings in a healthy-ish style. And the topping options are endless. You’ll see I’m using shredded coconut and peanut butter, but you can easily swap in chopped nuts, granola, and so much more. Make a batch for parties and playdates… or just for yourself!

Looking to expand your frozen dessert lineup? Try my Frozen Banana Snickers, Frozen Yogurt Banana Bites, Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Bites, Frozen Yogurt Berries, or Frozen Yogurt Chocolate Chip Cookie for more quick-prep sweets that taste fantastic!  

Try my Strawberry Shortcake Frozen Yogurt Bark!

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Frozen Chocolate Bananas

Creamy banana halves dipped in velvety melty chocolate and drizzled with peanut butter— this frozen treat is a fun, feel-good way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Perfect for make-ahead desserts or anytime cravings!
Yield: 12 pieces
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 bananas, each cut into thirds and then those pieces sliced in half
  • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips, melted*
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter, melted**
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional
Ingredient Details to Know
* You’ll have about ½ cup chocolate leftover but having more to start makes it easier to dunk and coat the banana pieces.
** Microwave nut butter for about 20 seconds to get it melty and pourable.
 

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place a piece of banana on top of a fork (do not pierce, just lay it flat) and dunk into the melted chocolate, flipping to ensure all sides are coated. Then, using the same fork carefully lift the chocolate-coated banana over the bowl and allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Place on lined baking sheet.
  • Follow the same process with all remaining pieces. Drizzle melted peanut butter and sprinkle shredded coconut over the tops, if desired.
  • Place baking sheet in freezer for at least one hour to freeze and transfer to a storage bag once frozen.

Notes

The nutrition information below reflects the bananas with just a chocolate coating because the coconut and peanut butter are optional. If you decide to use them, check my recipe notes for the calorie adjustments.
• Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or in the microwave. For the microwave method: stop and stir every 20 seconds until they are velvety smooth (~2 minutes total). *Life-changing hack* To make cleanup easier, mist your microwave-safe bowl with oil spray before adding your chocolate chips. The leftover chocolate will scrape off the bowl more seamlessly in the sink.
• Make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by selecting dairy-free chocolate chips.
• I like to take it over the top with a drizzle of melty peanut butter and a sprinkle of shredded coconut, but you are the boss of your sauce; use almond butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter, and crushed peanuts, pistachios, or almonds— you name it, it works. You can even add a drop of mint extract to the melted chocolate for a refreshing surprise.
Calorie adjustments when using coconut and peanut butter:
•  Sprinkling 1 tablespoon of shredded coconut over the banana pieces adds about 5 calories per piece (95 calories total per piece). Using 2 tablespoons for the batch adds about 10 calories per piece (100 calories total per piece).
• Drizzling 1 tablespoon melty nut butter over each piece in the batch adds 10 calories to each. Using 2 tablespoons adds 20 calories. 
• Adding both—1 tablespoon drizzle nut butter + 1 tablespoon sprinkle of shredded coconut = 105 calories per treat. 
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 90Carbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 8g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!