| Total: | 40 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Inactive: | 25 min |
| Cook: | 5 min |
| Yield: | 12 bananas |
Ingredients
- 9 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 medium bananas, peeled and halved crosswise
- 2 cups toasted flaked coconut
Instructions
- Combine chocolate, cinnamon, and oil in a medium heatproof bowl and set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until mixture is evenly melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Set aside to slightly cool and thicken, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat and insert sticks lengthwise into the center of each banana. Place toasted coconut in a shallow plate.
- When chocolate is ready, tilt the bowl, and, working one at a time, dip the bananas evenly into the chocolate mixture. Tilt and turn to coat the banana evenly. Tilt banana so excess chocolate can drip back into the bowl.
- When chocolate is just set, roll banana in the toasted coconut and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat to coat all the bananas. Place bananas in freezer to set up, at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 12 servings |
| Calories | 214 |
| Total Fat | 12 g |
| Saturated Fat | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 6 mg |
Reviews
I’d like to add a few tips to this great recipe. First, let your bananas ripen until the they are evenly covered with *small* brown spots. That will ensure optimal natural sugar content. If they are green-tipped, they may have a bitter taste. Although some people think its a good idea to place the bananas in a freezer bag before freezing, this is actually a bad idea. Bananas lose moisture during freezing and the bag causes this moisture to crystallize on the bananas. Once dipped in chocolate, this frost melts into your chocolate and quickly ruins it. We make lots of frozen bananas at Totally Bananas, Inc. If you wish, visit our web site to see the nutritional value of these great treats: http://www.totally-bananas.net.
This was so good and so easy that my 4 year old son helped me roll the bananas in the chocolate and coconut. Plus the smell of the coconut toasting in the oven was heaven for my husband. They taste great too!!!!!