You could never classify me as a healthy blogger. I like frosting too much. With sticks of butter. Multiple sticks. And at least 6 cups of confectioners’ sugar. I would eat cupcakes for dinner on a regular basis if I didn’t live with someone who enjoyed eating “normal” meals. I like chocolate more than could ever be considered healthy. And I don’t believe fruit and dessert are words that belong in the same sentence. Unless it’s chocolate-covered strawberries. Or now? Chocolate-covered bananas. Just trust me on this one.
I love this Martha Stewart recipe because it’s super easy and wicked fun (that’s my Boston coming out). If you have kids, I’m sure they’d love to join you in making these (just be forewarned, your kitchen may be covered in chocolate by the end of the day). And if you don’t, well, neither do I. And I had a fine amount of fun. Because I am a true believer that food should be fun. And that goes for cooking. And even without kids, I still end up with a chocolate-covered kitchen on a regular basis.
Chocolate-Covered Bananas (makes 6):
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- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips (dark chocolate would be awesome, too)
- 6 popsicle sticks (or something similar)
- 2 bananas, peeled and cut into thirds
- 1/3 C peanuts, coarsely chopped
Start by heating your chocolate over a double broiler (or simply a heat-proof bowl/pot placed over a pot of boiling water). Stir the chocolate until it’s all melted.
Cut your bananas cross-wise into three pieces and insert a popsicle stick into the end of each.
Dip bananas in chocolate to cover completely. My chocolate was fairly thick, so I mostly spread it on. In a messy fashion. Welcome to my life.
Continue until the entire banana is covered.
It’s not as easy as it looks, people! And it’s not Susie in the kitchen if a mess isn’t being made.
But I finally managed to completely cover the banana in chocolate. Next time I think I need to use a higher-quality melting chocolate.
Then sprinkle each banana with peanuts.
And place on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
Once you’ve covered all the bananas in chocolate and sprinkled them with peanuts, refrigerate them for about 20 minutes and up to three days.
And then. They’re ready to enjoy!
OK, so these are admittedly a bit silly. But I honestly could not resist. Right when I saw the recipe in Everyday Food, I ripped it out because they were too cute to say no to.
And if you’ve never tried chocolate and bananas together, it’s a combination you really need to get behind. And, in my mind, it’s pretty much guilt-free since it involves a large piece of fruit. Potassium!
Plus, how adorable would these be at a summer garden party? I’m not even sure who has garden parties these days, but if you know of any, you should serve these. I’d be there in a second!
What’s your favorite “makes me feel like a kid” dessert to make?
Happy almost weekend!
[Sues]
I made Martha’s Oreos not too long ago! That definitely made me feel like a kid again.
Delicious. What’s not to like about this one? The pictures looks great too.
I love the simple ingredient list yet this looks so impressive and fun!
the ice-cream sandwich always reminds me of being a kid, but then again I didn’t have chocolate frosted bananas on sticks available. I’d happily be a kid again if so, but I might want to have two.
LOVE chocolate with bananas! Nutella with bananas is a great combination too!
I believe there are too many healthy bloggers out there, so no worries
Anyway, bananas are healthy!!!
Ice cream sandwiches are my make me feel like a kid dessert.. it was my favorite growing up.
love this! so easy and fun, especially for summer.
Yum! Chocolate covered bananas are such a wonderful treat
I tried one of these last year – they always serve them up at the north end feasts. Though theirs didn’t have nuts – that’s a fun addition. and it was a whole banana. (bit too much if you ask me!) haha.
fabulous, but for the record bananas = fruit, chocolate = antioxidants, nuts = healthy fats, protein. TOTALLY healthy
I love chocolate-covered bananas! I made frozen ones once and they were delicious little frozen treats.
Yours look great!
I’m definitely going to make these the next time it’s hot outside! =)
I made these once for a party and they were a huge hit (and so yummy!) My favorite kiddie dessert? Dirt!
i have a few smooshie bananas sitting in the kitchen right now… definitely going to have a similar pb +nanner+chocolate treat soon!
oooh these look fabulous! they remind me of my honeymoon…we went to CA and spent time on balboa island. yum!
These look awesome and adorable. We love kid food. As in, i’m about to make grilled cheese for dinner, with no grown-up adornments and not even trying to pass it off as a panini. Being a preK teacher, I get my fair share of kiddie treats with few excuses…I make this edible playdough for them with soy nut (or peanut) butter, chocolate frosting, and confectioner’s sugar that is horrendously delicious.
Hey Sues – these look awesome. Here’s a tip on making the chocolate more dip-able: add a few teaspoons of vegetable oil to the chocolate chips when you put them in the double boiler. The oil helps smooth the chocolate so you can dip the bananas, strawberries, or in my case, cake truffles more cleanly. That said, I think the rustic look of your thicker chocolate coating looks pretty fantastic. Plus you totally get more chocolate that way.
Kind of want one right now!! This makes me miss that store, The Chocolate Dipper, remember that one? They had one at the Chestnut Hill mall! Chocolate covered anything…my fave was dark choc covered pineapple…mmmm!
Wow! Just yesterday I saw chocolate covered bananas in the grocery store and thought that I should figure out how to make them myself. And today I find this post!