Frozen Bananas

Such a delicious summer treat!

This post is especially for my friend, Lorenzo, so he can replicate

this wonderful american treat for his friends in Italy!

As Always,

ENJOY!

Peel bananas, cut in half and poke with stick

( I used small wooden skewers)

Line a pan with plastic wrap.

Place all skewered bananas in pan,

and cover completely with more plastic wrap.

Freeze for at least 2 hrs.

Coat frozen banana with prepared melted

chocolate and immediately roll in nuts.

Roll all sides in chopped nuts.

These are chopped almonds.

place bananas back in pan and freeze for an addition 30 minutes.

Coconut covered bananas.

Classic frozen bananas,

roasted salted peanuts, chopped.

If you read my blog regularly, you will see that I am always tweaking recipes, or at least making 

variations of the same recipe.

This recipe can be doubled or tripled etc.  Having looked at many recipes for frozen bananas, I wanted to vary the oil product used when melting the chocolate. 

Of course the type of toppings you can use are endless.  I used chopped almonds, shredded unsweetened coconut and roasted salted peanuts, which is the classic version of 

frozen bananas.  As I always say, it is fun to experiment, so go for it!

Use sprinkles, chopped candy, any variety of nut, roasted nuts, I think give a great 

taste to this dessert.  You could even substitute peanut butter or nutella, for your oil

when melting the chocolate.  Experiment! Have Fun!!

As Always,

ENJOY!

INGREDIENTS

1. • 2 ripe but firm bananas
   • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips
   • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil(I used butter flavored shortening with the chocolate, when rolling the almond coated bananas and coconut oil with the chocolate when rolling the shredded coconut.)
   • 1/2 cup granola, chopped pecans and walnuts, or sprinkles (optional), or almonds, coconut, peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, oreo cookies-crushed, toffee bits, chopped peanut butter cups,etc.

PREPARATION

1. 1. 1. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper or plastic wrap.
   2. 2. Cut the bananas in half and insert a Popsicle stick or wooden skewer into each half. Place them on the baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours.
   3. 3. Once bananas are frozen, melt the chocolate with your choice of oil in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave (heat at 30 second intervals) or in a half-full pan of simmering water (about 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.
   4. 4. Dunk each banana half in the chocolate, using a small rubber spatula to spread the melted chocolate evenly up the sides, then quickly roll into your favorite topping (if using). Make sure to have your topping prepared and ready, because the chocolate hardens quickly on the frozen banana, and the toppings will only stick while the chocolate is still melted!
   5. 5. Freeze until the chocolate sets, 30 minutes. Serve or freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.