Frozen Chocolate Bananas

It's nearly here!!!   

SUMMER!!!

And with it...   "MOM,  THERE'S  NOTHING  TO  EAT... "

Really?  Nothing???  Wow... that's really strange how there's fruit and veggies in the fridge along with three dinners of left-overs, Mac and Cheese in the pantry that 3 out of 4 of you know how to make, snacks in the snack box... Huh.  Yup.  Nothing.  So strange.

So here's a little something to make out of "nothing"!  Plus, it is FROZEN and therefore doubles as a popsicle.  

SUMMER!!!

So let's get this one going, and make enough to last a few days.  But before you start, you should know that it is easy... Easier than easy!!!  In fact, have your kids read this and let them make it!!!

Here's what you'll need for a dozen:

6 ripe small to medium bananas - barely green at the stem are best

(but not overly ripe... save those for banana bread or green smoothies) 

1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup refined coconut oil - (without the coconut taste)

SPRINKLES!  :O)

12 popsicle sticks or short kabob sticks

parchment paper

baking sheet

microwavable bowl 

Optional:  1-2 kids to make this for you... 

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut the bananas in half and insert a popsicle stick or short kabob stick into each half at the base where cut.

Place them on the baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in a 

microwavable bowl in the microwave.  

Check mixture and stir every 30 seconds until chocolate is 

melted without any lumps, usually 2-4 minutes 

(but don't forget to check and stir every 30 seconds!).

Stir until smooth.

Roll each banana half in the chocolate and then place on 

the parchment paper at least an inch apart.

Quickly sprinkle with your topping of choice (if using).

 Freeze until the chocolate sets – 30 minutes.

YUM!!!  

Serve or freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.

These ended up being our family home evening treat on Sunday.

It's what we had on hand without running to the store... 

Not the chocolate cake requested, but we made something out of nothing!!!

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