First of all, I want to give a big thank you to everyone regarding yesterday‘s post. I was overwhelmed with the amount of support and kind words I received. and You guys are the best!
It’s the 21st, which means it’s time for a Recipe ReDux! Here is this month’s theme:
Favorite Chocolate Matches
Does your chocolate need a friend? This month’s posting will be after Valentine’s Day, so you may have a bit of extra chocolate around. What’s your favorite chocolate match? Be it traditional peanut butter or something more exotic like cayenne + chocolate. Show us your favorite healthy chocolate combo recipe.
For my chocolate match I decided to go the old banana/chocolate way. Peanut butter and banana will always be #1, but chocolate and banana is still a pretty dang good choice!
I used to have a major chocolate tooth. I’d have it at least once, usually twice a day. Of course it was all milk chocolate because dark chocolate was naaasty. Times have changed, and now I’ll occasionally enjoy a few pieces of chocolate – dark, of course!
My recipe today is a spin off of the old classic Monkey Tails – you know, frozen bananas dipped in chocolate and served on a stick? Those scream summer and softball tournaments to me. I always had the hardest time biting into the banana, though!
For these healthified Monkey Tails, I coated the frozen bananas in dark chocolate and an array of superfood toppings! Look at all of those colors. I love it!
I’ll leave you with a bunch of pictures because it’s getting late and I need to get to bed. Remind me not to write my posts the night before they’re due!
PS…every time I hear the word chocolate I think about that episode on Spongebob. Anyone?!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A8cqmMcAvg
- 6 popsicle sticks
- 3 bananas, cut in half and frozen on popsicle sticks
- 1 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup granola
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1/8 cup goji berries
- 1/8 cup hemp seeds
- 1/8 cup chopped walnuts
- opt: almonds, peanuts, white chocolate, crushed candy canes, shredded coconut... anything you can dream of!
- Cut bananas in half crosswise and stick a popsicle stick into the cut end. Place in an airtight container and freeze for at least two hours.
- Get all of your toppings ready and set out a pan with parchment paper! Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler. Once it's all melty, dip a banana half in and swirl it to cover. Quickly roll it in the topping of your choice and set on the parchment paper.
- Repeat with the remaining banana halves. Eat immediately or place back in the freezer in an airtight container to enjoy whenever you want!
- Work quickly when rolling the bananas in the toppings - since it's frozen, the chocolate will harden fast!
- If you missed a little spot, spoon a small amount of chocolate on and press on toppings.
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I want to make these today! All I need are a few more bananas. So many flavor options!
Let me know if you try them!! They’re such a great snack to have on hand. I love your new(?) blog design, too!!
AWESOME photos!! AddI love the combination you chose…bananas and chocolate are amazing together:)
Thanks Faith! I didn’t have as much time as I’d have liked to edit the pictures, but I think they still turned out pretty good! 🙂
Never heard them called Monkey Tails before!! Beautiful pics–love the colors of the toppings you chose!
Thanks, Robin! I love the topping colors too 🙂 so vibrant!
I’ve never heard of monkey tails and sadly, I’m allergic to bananas, but these look delicious!
Allergic to bananas?! I don’t know if I could survive! Thank you, Rebecca!
Gahhhh- I’m completely in love with these! I always associate this chocolate covered bananas with Disneyland/theme parks since I always get them when I go :). Love how you healthified these and GIRL. YOUR PHOTOS! Stunning!
Thanks Christine!! I didn’t get to edit the photos as much as I’d have liked so this is pretty close to the originals.. I’m pretty happy with them! I always got the chocolate covered ice cream Mickey face at Disney World 🙂
Such a cute name, and I love all the different variations! :]!
Thanks Farrah! The options are endless! 🙂
Your photos are gorgeous! I love monkey tails, that is just the right amount of chocolate without being too much 🙂 so delicious.
Thanks Jessica! I totally know what you mean – I like the chocolate to be a compliment, not the whole thing!
These are my favorite snacks! Seriously you can add ANY toppings, and they taste amazing. Also, there’s nothing like coming home from school and already having your snack made!!
Right?! I just had one as a late night snack and it totally hit the spot. 😀
These look so good! Will definitely have to try some this summer. My little one would love these 🙂
They’re perfect for the little ones! Such a nutritious snack 😀
You’re too funny! I find myself not only writing my ‘due’ posts the night before but creating and photographing them as well! Chocolate + Fruit is my fav combo! I love all of your healthy toppings! Pinned.
I feel like I the posts are better when done the night before since I’m focused on getting it done.. but maybe I’m just thinking that because it’s what I always do 😉 thanks Gwen!
These look so good. And also your photos are GORGEOUS.
Thanks love 🙂
i’m so gonna try this! but may I know what the coconut oil is for? the instructions doesn’t seem to make use of coconut oil? thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂
Hi Sam! The coconut oil is for microwaving with the chocolate chips. I don’t think it’s necessary, but it makes it more creamy! 😀