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Healthy Banana Popsicles

Creamy and nutritious frozen treats made from ripe bananas, yogurt, and a touch of maple syrup, customizable with peanut butter or chocolate drizzle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 10 popsicles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 medium medium bananas, extra spotty brown for maximum sweetness
  • 1 cup milk oat or almond milk works great
  • 1 cup vanilla yogurt or skyr for a rich, creamy texture
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup natural sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional, for warm depth
Optional Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter for richer flavor (optional)
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil for melting chocolate or peanut butter
  • 1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for chocolate shell
  • 1/4 cup crushed peanuts for decoration (optional)
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips for decoration (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dried banana slices for decoration (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the bananas, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender. If desired, include peanut butter for flavor. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  2. Evenly pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Tap the molds gently on the counter to release air bubbles, then insert the popsicle sticks.
  3. Freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight until completely firm.
Making the Peanut Butter Shell
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip the tops of the frozen popsicles into the peanut butter mixture and sprinkle with crushed peanuts or drizzle with chocolate if desired. Place on the baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to set.
Making the Chocolate Shell
  1. Line a separate baking sheet with parchment paper. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Dip the tops of the popsicles into the melted chocolate and add crushed peanuts or dried banana slices if desired. Place on the baking sheet and freeze for an additional 30 minutes to set.
Storage
  1. Store leftover popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Freeze the popsicles overnight for the best texture.