Description
Frozen banana yogurt pops bring tropical sweetness to cool summer afternoons. Greek yogurt and ripe bananas blend into creamy, refreshing treats that deliver natural energy and delightful flavor for anyone craving a quick, healthy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 bananas, peeled and cut in half
Dairy:
- ¾ cup (177 milliliters) vanilla yogurt
Accessories:
- Popsicle sticks
- Sprinkles or toppings of your choice (chopped nuts, chocolate chips, etc.)
Instructions
- Gently separate ripe bananas lengthwise and carefully remove their peels, ensuring smooth surfaces for coating.
- Carefully pierce the flat side of each banana half with a sturdy popsicle stick, creating a convenient handle for dipping and eating.
- Submerge each banana segment into creamy yogurt, utilizing a spoon to achieve a smooth, uniform layer that completely envelops the fruit.
- Allow excess yogurt to gently cascade off the banana, creating an even and elegant coating.
- Sprinkle an array of decorative toppings across the yogurt-covered bananas, exploring creative combinations like crushed nuts, colorful sprinkles, or chocolate chips.
- Position the prepared banana pops on a wax paper or parchment-lined tray, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and allow the treats to solidify for approximately two hours, or until the yogurt transforms into a firm, crisp shell.
- For a completely frozen banana interior, extend the freezing time by an additional 30-45 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and savor these refreshing, chilled yogurt-drenched banana treats immediately.
Notes
- Perfect for hot summer days, these frozen treats cool you down with creamy yogurt and sweet bananas.
- Choose ripe, slightly soft bananas for the best natural sweetness and smooth texture.
- Experiment with different yogurt flavors like vanilla, strawberry, or Greek yogurt for variety.
- Customize your pops with toppings like crushed nuts, chocolate chips, or colorful sprinkles.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week to enjoy anytime.
- Prepare these quick and healthy snacks with kids for a fun family activity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg