Frozen Banana Pops

Ingredients

• 4–6 bananas (ripe but firm)

• Wooden popsicle sticks or small skewers

• 1–2 cups yoghurt or melted chocolate (white, milk, or dark)

• Toppings such as:

  • Sprinkles

  • Crushed biscuits

  • Mini chocolate chips

  • Coconut

  • Freeze-dried fruit pieces

  • Rice bubbles

Supplies

• Freezer

• Baking paper

• Tray or plate

• Bowls for toppings

• Butter knife for spreading yoghurt/chocolate

Steps

1. Prep the Bananas

1. Peel the bananas.

2. Cut each banana in half (or into thirds for smaller pops).

3. Insert a popsicle stick about halfway into each piece.

Staff tip: Twist gently as you push so the banana doesn’t split.

2. Dip or Spread the Coating

Choose one of these:

🍌 Yoghurt Coating

• Use thick Greek yoghurt or flavoured yoghurt.

• Spread yoghurt over the banana with a knife OR dip the banana in the bowl.

🍫 Chocolate Coating

• Melt chocolate in the microwave in 20-second bursts.

• Let it cool slightly so it’s not too hot.

• Dip or spoon the chocolate over the banana.

3. Add Toppings

Roll or sprinkle toppings onto the coated banana.

Kids can choose:

• Rainbow sprinkles

• Choc chips

• Coconut

• Crushed biscuits

• Rice bubbles

• Freeze-dried strawberries

Let them customise their own treat!

4. Freeze

• Place all banana pops onto a baking-paper-lined tray.

• Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until fully frozen.

For best results: freeze 3–4 hours or overnight.

5. Serve

Remove from freezer and enjoy straight away.They melt quickly in summer — perfect afternoon tea treat!