Description
Cool summer days welcome delightful Frozen Banana Yogurt Pops, blending creamy Greek yogurt with ripe bananas and sweet honey. Refreshing chocolate drizzle and crunchy nut toppings elevate these simple treats you will crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 bananas, peeled and cut in half
- 0.75 cup (180 milliliters) vanilla yogurt
Popsicle Equipment:
- 6 popsicle sticks
Decorative Toppings:
- Colorful sprinkles or toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare bananas by peeling and slicing each into two equal halves horizontally, creating 6 banana segments. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each piece, pushing midway through the fruit.
- Select a deep bowl and pour vanilla yogurt for dipping. Submerge each banana segment completely, using a spoon to ensure uniform coverage. Allow excess yogurt to drip back into the bowl for a smooth, even coating.
- Immediately after coating, decorate the yogurt-covered bananas with selected garnishes like rainbow sprinkles, miniature chocolate chips, or finely chopped nuts. Rotate each pop to ensure complete topping coverage while the yogurt remains wet.
- Arrange the decorated banana pops on a wax paper or parchment-lined flat surface, positioning them without touching each other. Transfer to the freezer and chill for approximately 2-3 hours until the yogurt coating becomes completely solid and firm.
- Once fully frozen, serve the pops immediately or individually wrap in plastic for later consumption. If the treats are too rigid straight from the freezer, let them rest at room temperature for 2-3 minutes to soften slightly before enjoying.
Notes
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and natural sugars that enhance the overall flavor of the frozen treat.
- Try different yogurt flavors like Greek, fruit-infused, or plant-based alternatives to create unique taste combinations and accommodate dietary preferences.
- Use silicone molds or parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner freezing process, preventing bananas from sticking to the surface.
- Customize toppings with healthier options like chia seeds, shredded coconut, or crushed granola for added nutrition and crunch, making the pops more wholesome and interesting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg