Chocolate Covered Banana Pops are the kind of nostalgic treat that takes you straight back to summer afternoons, sticky fingers, and that perfect blend of frozen fruit and sweet chocolate. Whether you’re making them for kids, friends, or just yourself, they’re fun, easy to prepare, and surprisingly satisfying.
Start with ripe but firm bananas. Cut them in half and insert wooden sticks or sturdy skewers. From there, pop them in the freezer for about an hour, this helps firm them up so they don’t fall apart when dipped in warm chocolate. That chilled center also gives you that satisfying bite once they’re coated and re-frozen.
The magic is in the chocolate coating. A basic combo of melted chocolate chips with a little coconut oil gives the shell that perfect crack when you take a bite. You can use dark chocolate for a richer taste or milk chocolate for a classic twist. Either way, it turns into a glossy, beautiful shell once the bananas hit the cold air again.
Then comes the fun part – toppings. This is where you can go wild: crushed peanuts, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, even a swirl of peanut butter or caramel drizzle before the chocolate sets. Customize each pop to your taste or turn it into a group activity where everyone gets to build their own.
Once decorated, the banana pops go back into the freezer until the chocolate is set – just an hour or so, and then they’re ready to eat. They make for a great grab-and-go snack on hot days, a clever dessert for kids’ parties, or a low-effort, high-reward treat when you’re craving something sweet but not too heavy.
These banana pops are also a better-for-you dessert option, especially when made with dark chocolate and nuts. They’re naturally sweet from the fruit, with just enough indulgence to feel like a treat.
Ingredients
- 2 whole banana ripe but firm
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and cut them in half crosswise. Insert a popsicle stick into the flat end of each banana half.
- Place the bananas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least one hour, or until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth.
- Dip each frozen banana into the melted chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off.
- If using, immediately sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the chocolate before it sets.
- Place the coated bananas back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and return to the freezer until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes.
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I tried this but my chocolate didn’t melt right. It clumped. Any advice?
These are drool-worthy! Made them for my family party and they disappeared fast!!!
That sounds amazing! I’m definitely trying this for my next gathering! Thanks for sharing!
Just toooo sweet for my taste. I kinda wish there was a savory option!
I’m not a fan of bananas but my friend said they were good. So I guess they must be?
I don’t believe bananas can be good in that, but you should try it! Maybe you’ll surprise yourself!
Bananas are great! But I guess if you don’t like them, it might not be for you. 🤷♂️
Why does my chocolate not stick? Anyone else have this problem?
Maybe try cooling the chocolate a bit more before dipping? That worked for me! 🍌🍫
I don’t understand, isn’t chocolate just supposed to stick? Are you using the right kind?
These banana pops are amazing! Super easy to make and my kids loved them.
I can’t believe something so simple can taste so good! My kids devoured them too!
Quick and simple. I skipped the sprinkles and they still looked good.
5 stars!! They are perfect for summer! 🍌🍫
Popsicle sticks?? Where do I get those?? I’m a bit confused.
The idea is cute, but melting chocolate with the microwave works until it doesn’t—mine seized a bit. Next time I’ll lower the heat and stir more carefully.
Ugh, that sucks—chocolate seizing is the worst. I’ve found 20-sec bursts work better than longer nukes, and make sure no water gets in the bowl. Your plan to lower heat + stir more is solid!
Hmm I think the microwave instructions are a lil too vague. How low is “lower heat”? Also did you use coconut oil the whole time or maybe more/less? I feel like if it’s not fully smooth before dipping it just clumps.
These were super delicious and easy to make! My kids loved dipping them in chocolate.
Not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolate seized up. Very sad times. 😢
Oh no! That happened to me too once. Make sure to not get any water in the chocolate. It can ruin it! 😩
Absolutely a hit at the party! They looked so cute and were gone in minutes.
But aren’t bananas super high in sugar? Not sure if this is a healthy option…
I can’t believe how easy it was to make! The guests loved them too!
Make sure bananas are not too ripe. It ruins the whole thing, trust me!
I think the chocolate overpowers the banana. Maybe try less chocolate next time?
These banana pops are soooo good! Perfect for a summer treat.
So easy to make and delicious! I added nuts instead of sprinkles.
Nuts are a great idea! I never thought of that. Will try it next time!
My kids made them by themselves! Totally what we needed for family night. 🥳
That’s awesome! Family nights with homemade treats are the best! 🌟
Cool idea, but way too sweet for me. I need them to be less sugary.
You can always adjust the amount of chocolate or skip the sprinkles! Glad you shared your thoughts. 🍌
Yum! Can you use white chocolate instead? I think I’d like that better.
These banana pops are awesome! So easy to make, and my kids loved them!
Yum! I even added some peanut butter to the chocolate. Next level!
Tried this and the bananas got all mushy in the freezer. Not a fan.
I think you might have left them in too long or something! Mine turned out great. Maybe try again? 🤷♂️
This is just bananas dipped in chocolate, right? Not really a recipe…
Is it really neccessary to freeze the bananas first? Feels like a lot of work.
I don’t get why everyone loves these so much. A banana is a banana, chocolate is eh. It’s just okay.
I totally get what you mean, but I think the combo of banana and chocolate is just magical! It’s not just a banana when it’s dressed up like this. Give it another try!
Nah, I think you’re missing out. These are awesome! It’s like a treat without feeling too guilty. Plus, who doesn’t love chocolate?
Simple and tasty. Thanks for sharing! 😋
I made these for a party and they were a hit! Even my picky aunt liked them!
5 stars for sure! But what the heck are sprinkles? Can we just have chocolate?
So good!!! I didn’t have coconut oil so I used butter, still great.
But butter?? That’s not quite the same! You might want to try coconut oil next time for the real flavor! Still, glad you liked it!
5 star!! So easy. 🍌🍫
Yesss! These are dangerously good 😂 Banana + chocolate is a win every time.
I tried this and it worked great, but I used too much coconut oil once and it got kinda runny. Still tasty though!
How do you store leftovers? If there are any, ha!
I just put them in a container in the fridge. But honestly, I doubt I’ll have leftovers! These are too good!
Leftovers? What’s that? I ate them all in one sitting! 😂
My bananas were mushy. I guess I used the wrong ones. How ripe should they be?
Bananas should not be frozen, it changes the texture!!!
This recipe is so simple even my toddler helped! Perfect weekend activity.
Honestly, how can banana and chocolate be bad? Simple and delicious!
I give it one star because I messed it up! Walmart is not a good place for chocolate chips it seems.
I’m sorry to hear that! Sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Better luck next time! 👍
YUM! I want to eat them all. Just made a batch with my daughter 🙂
Great recipe but my kids wanted more sprinkles. Next time, double the sprinkles!
More sprinkles? You’re right! Kids love that extra crunch and color. Great idea!
Too much work for a banana, tbh. I made them and got a bit messy. I’ll just buy them next time.
Is it really necessary to freeze before dipping? I skipped that and it turned out fine.
Could be just me, but the chocolate got a little thick when I waited too long between melting and dipping. Still tasty though.
Who knew something so simple could be so good?!
Wait—15 minutes to set??? I feel like chocolate always takes longer for me lol. But I’m giving it 4 because it still hardened eventually.
So simple! But the chocolate wouldn’t stick right. What did I do wrong? 🙁
Dunno, it worked for me! Did you melt the chocolate right? It has to be smooth.
Maybe you didn’t let the bananas freeze long enough? That could make the chocolate slide off.
These are super easy to make and a hit with the kids! We loved them.
These banana pops are amazing! My kids love them.
I don’t understand why people would want to freeze bananas. It just not right!
Really good idea for using ripe-but-firm bananas. The coconut oil made the chocolate smooth, and dipping was way less messy than I expected.
Yes! I tried this with bananas that were firm but still sweet, and the chocolate actually stayed smooth instead of getting grainy. Freezing really helps the dipping too—way less of a mess than other recipes I’ve used.
Delicious but I substituted white chocolate and it was a big mistake lol!
Too much chocolate for my taste, maybe just drizzle next time.
I tried it but the chocolate didn’t melt right. What did I do wrong?
Not gonna lie, I thought the banana would turn icy and gross, but it didn’t. The coconut oil probably helped keep the chocolate smooth.
Bananas and chocolate is a classic, but I feel like this is too much work.
great snack
These are super easy to make! I love how the chocolate hardens nicely. Perfect for a hot day!
Yum! 🍌🍫
Yum! Choco-banana goodness! I added crushed nuts instead of sprinkles. Delicious!
My sprinkles didn’t stick well, any tips for that?
Try letting the chocolate cool a bit before dipping! That might help the sprinkles stick better.
I just poured the sprinkles straight away and it worked fine for me!
These are amazing! Kids loved helping make them. Will definitely make again!
I did not hav coconut oil, used butter instead. Still taste good!
Butter is a great substitute! Glad it worked out for you.
I followed the steps but my chocolate didn’t look glossy, more like thick chunks. I think I didn’t stir enough between microwaving rounds. It ended up edible, just not pretty.
Yum! A tasty treat for summer parties. 🍌🍫
This sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try it out for my next BBQ! 🌞
This is such a fun and easy recipe! My kids loved helping out. 5 stars!
Not gonna lie, 1 cup chocolate chips felt like not enough for all banana halves… I had to melt more. Otherwise good idea, just scale it.
Mine slid off the stick a bit… maybe I didn’t insert it deep enough. Flavor was great, presentation was meh.
Sprinkles are unnecessary. Just chocolate is enough for me. Too much sugar.
Bananas? Chocolate? Yum!!! Totally making these for my party!
Sounds amazing! Your guests are gonna love these!
I tried this but my chocolate wouldn’t melt right. So frustrating!
One word: Yum.
Wait, do you really freeze them first? I might skip that step next time… unless it makes them easier to dip? (Also, “yep” yum 😅)
Yesss—those look like the perfect sweet treat. Love how simple the chocolate layer is with coconut oil.
So easy! I used dark chocolate chips and added sprinkles for fun. Freeze time mattered—mine were perfect after the full hour.
I thought this was gonna be healthy but it’s just chocolate and bananas. That’s not healthy!
The instruction says freeze at least an hour—i did 20 mins cuz i was hungry lol. It didn’t coat well, tasted good but looked ugly.
Simple enough, but I definitely had to freeze longer than 1 hour. Still tasted amazing though—my kids devoured them before the chocolate fully set 😅
I’m glad it still worked out! Freezers are so different—mine definitely takes more than an hour too. 😂 Chocolate + banana pops are dangerous around kids.
“1 hour” felt kinda optimistic lol. Mine were still soft at 60 min, so I did like 2 hours and they finally held up. Tasty though—sprinkles didn’t stick super well for me.
Nice idea but 1/4 cup sprinkles is overkill imo. Also, why not use melted chocolate bars instead? This is fine though.
Made these for my kids and they loved them! Super easy to make.
Honestly, I wouldn’t call it ‘chocolate covered’—more like a chocolate shell. But hey, it’s still better than plain bananas.
I didn’t have chocolate chips so I used cocoa powder. Tasted weird.
I don’t get why coconut oil is needed—chocolate chips melt just fine on their own. Mine was thicker than expected and hard to dip without rushing.
The bananas got way too mushy. Not a fan. Do they have to freeze so long? 🤔
Not gonna lie, the chocolate seized a little for me when I microwaved it too long. I should’ve stirred more carefully. After I remelted, it worked—still pretty tasty.
Microwaves are tricky 😅 I always melt chocolate too long too. Maybe next time lower the power? Also the coconut oil helps, but not when it’s overheated lol.
Totally get it—chocolate can go from perfect to grainy real fast in the microwave. Glad you remelted it and it still turned out tasty!
My first batch stuck to the parchment even after freezing. I think I should have left them on longer before dipping? Flavor was on point.
Honestly, the banana flavor was kinda muted under the chocolate. Maybe I should’ve used bigger banana halves or less coating. Family still ate them, so I guess it’s fine.
Super fun snack. I did half with sprinkles and half without, and the ones without tasted more chocolate-forward. Would make again for parties.
These came out way better than I expected. The bananas were sweet but not mushy, and the chocolate set nicely. Next time I’ll try crushed nuts too!
These are dangerously easy. Used dark chocolate chips and they tasted like a fancy dessert. My kids loved the sprinkles too—next time I’ll make a double batch.
I followed it mostly, but my chocolate got a little thick and I had to stir longer. Still tasty though—like a fancy frozen snack.
That sounds exactly like what this recipe should do! Mine got slightly thicker too if I let the chocolate sit—stirring longer fixes it. Glad it still tasted like a fancy frozen snack 😄
Honestly I don’t get it—chocolate shouldn’t “get thick” if you microwave it right? Did you melt it all the way or maybe the coconut oil brand was different? Either way, glad it was still good.
Mine wouldn’t come out clean—chocolate dragged like it wasn’t fully set. I think I needed longer than 15 minutes in the freezer.
That makes sense—if the banana was still a bit soft or the chocolate wasn’t fully tempered/melted smooth, it’ll smear instead of cleanly setting. I’d definitely try longer than 15 minutes (or freeze them a little longer before dipping).
I used darker chocolate chips and it was still great. Also, I didn’t have coconut oil so I used vegetable oil—results were okay, not as glossy though.
I don’t like bananas, but I liked these? What is wrong with me? Lol.
I tried this and it worked! The parchment trick is key. I also used darker chocolate chips and it tasted more “adult.” I served them at a party and everyone asked for the recipe.
I’m skeptical about microwave melting chocolate chips with coconut oil. Mine seized a bit—maybe my microwave runs hot? Still ate them anyway.
Too sweet for me. Gonna reduce the chocolate next time.
These turned out way better than I expected—chocolate set perfectly and the banana stayed firm. Sprinkles made them fun for the kids. ⭐️
My picky eater loved these. The banana flavor comes through and isn’t overpowering. Will make again for summer snacks.
Aww love this! “Banana flavor, not overpowering” is exactly what I was hoping for. Definitely making these for my summer snacks too 😋
These were dangerously good—like a healthier frozen treat for chocolate lovers. I used a little extra coconut oil because my chips seized up at first, but it melted smooth after. Sprinkles on top were totally worth it.
Bananas turning into popsicles? Kinda genius. The chocolate drip effect looks fancy for something that’s basically fruit + chocolate.
Lmao these are so easy. I ate one before it even set and it was still good. 10/10 quick treat
I messed up step 2 and didn’t freeze long enough—chocolate slid right off 😅 But when I re-did it with a full hour, they set perfectly.
Seems simple enough, but I wonder if the chocolate hardens too fast before dipping. Also, parchment cleanup was a pain for me.
Chocolate covered bananas? More like sticky mess! They just fell apart after the chocolate melted.
I had the same issue! Maybe if you freeze them longer? They were super tasty anyway.
I found the recipe kinda bland. Maybe could use somethin else, like nuts or caramel?
I think the recipe is great as is! But adding nuts would definitely give it a nice crunch. Love the idea!
Yum! This is the best snack ever! So good for summer. 🍌🍫
I’m allergic to coconut oil so I subbed butter. It worked, but the chocolate tasted slightly different. Still a hit with the kids.
The steps are clear, but I wish it said how firm is “firm.” I pulled them early and the stick kinda slid. Still ate them anyway… so yeah.
Cute recipe but why the sticks? You could just freeze banana slices and dip them. Still, it’s like banana ice cream pops.
I get what you mean, but the stick makes it way easier to eat—no messy banana hands, lol. Also freezing with the stick helps it hold together when you dip.
I followed the recipe exactly and the chocolate was smooth, no issues. The coconut oil was a nice touch—less clumpy than using butter.
I love the idea of banana “pops”! The sprinkles really made them look fun. I also tried crushed nuts once—surprisingly good crunch.
Ok but not mind blowing. Bananas are yummy, but I wanted a thicker chocolate shell. Maybe I’ll use more chocolate next time.
These came out so good—sweet, chocolatey, and the banana stays nice and firm. I used dark chocolate chips and it was a win. Next time I’ll add a pinch of flaky salt on top.
Pretty easy, but I messed up my timing once and the bananas got a little too frozen. Still tasty though. I’d recommend not skipping the 1-hour freeze.
Quick and fun to make. Next time I’ll freeze longer than an hour because mine were a bit softer when I dipped them, and the chocolate started sliding. Still tasted amazing though.