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Frozen Banana Monkey Tail Treats

July 13, 2016 Amy 9 Comments

This is the best summer treat by far I have made this year. Frozen Banana Monkey Tails are so easy to make and good for you too. No need to feel guilty indulging in this summer treat. Only two ingredients and you have a frozen treat everyone in the family will love.

Frozen Banana Monkey Tail Dessert

Chocolate frozen banana monkey tail

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Can you put a banana in the freezer?

Yes, you sure can put a banana in the freezer. In fact right as they are turning brown, I will place them in the freezer so they will not go bad. I cut them in half and put the skewer in for monkey tails. When I have enough to make a batch all I need to do is melt the chocolate.

What can I do with a lot of frozen bananas?

If you peeled them and cut them in half you can still make chocolate covered bananas. Follow the directions below and enjoy. You may not be able to put them on a stick if already frozen. If you cut them in to bite size pieces you can drizzle them with melted chocolate and extra toppings to have bite size chocolate banana treats.

Ingredients for Banana Monkey Tail Treats

3-5 Long bananas

1 Cup Chocolate Chips or more (I used dark chocolate)

Sprinkles, coconut, nuts any toppings you wish

Equipment I recommend:

Twice as many  wooden skewers as bananas

A glass mason jar or glass bowl to melt chocolate

Directions How to Make Monkey Tails

Cutting bananas for banana monkey tail

1. Purchase 3-5 long bananas. The longer the better, since these will be cut in half. I choose to buy organic.

Skewer Banana monkey tail

2. Next peel all of the bananas and cut in half.

Frozen banana monkey tail

Insert a skewer into each banana half where cut. Then freeze the bananas on a  parchment lined pan.

3. In a heat proof jar or bowl melt the chocolate. I like to use a mason jar in the microwave for 30 sec then heat for 10 sec increments until all the chocolate is melted. This can also be done with a mason jar in pan of water on the stove. Use the best way you like to melt chocolate.

Banana monkey tail dipped in chocolate

4. Dip the frozen bananas into the melted chocolate holding on to the skewer. I used a small spatula to help get the chocolate all over the bananas. Working quickly add toppings, the chocolate starts to set up fast. Add sprinkles, coconut or nuts. Whatever toppings you wish.

Chocolate Covered frozen banana monkey tail

5. Place in the freezer again until ready to serve.

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Chocolate frozen banana monkey tail
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Frozen Banana Monkey Tail Treats

Your kids will flip over these frozen banana monkey tail treats. So easy to make this no guilt frozen treat Only two ingredients needed.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana, chocolate, covered, frozen
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 -10
Author Amy Greene

Ingredients

  • 3-5 Long bananas
  • 1 Cup Chocolate Chips or more I used dark chocolate
  • Sprinkles coconut, nuts any toppings you wish
  • Twice as many skewers as bananas
  • A mason jar or glass bowl to melt chocolate

Instructions

  1. Directions How to Make Banana Monkey Tail Treats
  2. Purchase 3-5 long bananas. The longer the better, since these will be cut in half. I choose to buy organic.
  3. Next peel all of the bananas and cut in half. Insert skewer into each banana half where cut. Then freeze the bananas on a parchment lined pan.
  4. In a heat proof jar or bowl melt the chocolate. I like to use a mason jar in the microwave for 30min then heat for 10 sec increments until all the chocolate is melted. This can also be done with a mason jar in pan of water on the stove. Use the best way you like to melt chocolate.
  5. Dip the frozen bananas into the melted chocolate. I used a small spatula to help get the chocolate all over the bananas. Working quickly add toppings, the chocolate starts to set up fast. Add sprinkles, coconut or nuts. Whatever toppings you wish.
  6. Place in the freezer again until ready to serve.

Do frozen bananas taste good?

Of course it is a healthy frozen treat you can enjoy. I always like a little dessert after dinner. These frozen banana monkey tail treats really satisfy my sweet tooth. Truly a dessert treat you can feel good about eating.

With summer being so hot here in Texas this is a fun frozen treat. Seriously, no guilt here. Everyone in my family loves these. OK, they raved about them. I consider this a miracle, since everyone in my family rarely agrees on anything, ever. We loved them so much I have already made a second batch. We at the first batch way too quickly.

Frozen banana monkey tail treats

Do frozen bananas taste good?

I think they taste fantastic. Less calories than regular ice cream treats and good for you too. Frozen bananas dipped in chocolate taste even better. You can even cut them up and freeze them for smoothies like an apple pie smoothie.

Find more Frozen Dessert Treats to enjoy this summer. 

What are your favorite healthy treats to try?

Clean Eating, Desserts, Homemade Recipes, Snacks banana, chocolate, frozen, treats

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Comments

  1. Alison's Allspice says

    July 15, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    These look so refreshing for a hot summer day! Using a mason jar is a great idea to make dipping easy. I think brown rice cereal would make a great topping as well. Visiting from the Weekend Potluck!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      July 16, 2016 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks for visiting. Brown Rice does sound good. There are so many possibilities with these.

      Reply
  2. Mary Beth says

    July 15, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    These look so delicious! My kids (and I!) would love them. Visiting from Tatertots and Jello!

    Reply
  3. Emily @ The Benson Street says

    July 24, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    I have never tried frozen bananas, but after seeing these I want to. Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily

    Reply
    • Amy says

      August 8, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      Emily I don’t even like bananas, but I love these. They are so yummy on a hot day.

      Reply
  4. Amy says

    July 13, 2018 at 7:01 pm

    These Frozen Banana Monkey Tail Treats look fabulous and perfect for a nice Summer treat. Thank you for sharing at Sugar and Spice.

    Reply

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