Frozen Banana Pops With Chocolate Drizzle

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas – peeled and halved crosswise
• 8 popsicle sticks
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 0.5 cup chopped roasted peanuts – for topping
• sprinkles – for topping
• shredded coconut – for topping
• fine sea salt – a small pinch for topping (optional)
• parchment paper – for lining the tray

Instructions

1. Line a small baking sheet or flat plate that fits in your freezer with parchment paper.
2. Peel the bananas and cut each one in half crosswise to make 8 short pieces.
3. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half, pushing it in until the banana feels secure.
4. Arrange the banana pops on the parchment-lined tray, making sure they do not touch.
5. Freeze the bananas until very firm, about 1–1.5 hours, until they feel solid when tapped.
6. Near the end of the freezing time, place the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl.
7. Set the bowl over a small saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water, and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, 3–5 minutes.
8. Alternatively, microwave the chocolate and coconut oil in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until just melted and smooth.
9. Let the melted chocolate cool for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is slightly thickened but still fluid; this helps it cling to the cold bananas.
10. Place the chopped roasted peanuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut, and a small pinch of fine sea salt (if using) in separate shallow bowls for easy topping.
11. Remove the frozen banana pops from the freezer and work with 2–3 at a time, returning the rest to the freezer so they stay firm.
12. Hold one banana pop over the bowl of chocolate and spoon melted chocolate over it, turning the banana to coat or drizzle as desired, letting excess drip back into the bowl.
13. Immediately sprinkle the coated area with chopped peanuts, sprinkles, shredded coconut, and a tiny pinch of salt if you like, before the chocolate sets.
14. Lay the finished banana pop back on the parchment-lined tray and repeat with the remaining bananas, chocolate, and toppings.
15. Once all the pops are coated and topped, return the tray to the freezer until the chocolate is fully set and the bananas are frozen through, about 20–30 minutes.
16. Serve the frozen banana pops directly from the freezer, or transfer them to an airtight container in a single layer (or between sheets of parchment) and freeze for up to 1 week.