3-4ripebut not over-ripe.. no brown spots! bananas
popsicle sticks
Chocolate Dipping Sauce
1tbspcoconut oil
1/2cupchocolate chipsI like to do half semi-sweet and half milk chocolate
Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce
1tbspcoconut oil
1/4cupsmooth peanut butter
Toppings
Bran Buds
Chopped peanuts or nuts
Flaked coconut
Instructions
Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
Cut the bananas into 3-4 inch sections. Usually about 2 or 3 pieces per banana.
Insert a popsicle stick half way into each banana and place on the baking sheet.
Freeze bananas for a few hours. This step can be done days in advance, if you'd like.
Once the bananas are frozen, make your dipping sauces.
To make the chocolate sauce, place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a mug. Microwave on low, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is all melted.
To make the peanut butter sauce, place the peanut butter and coconut oil in a mug. Microwave for 30-60 seconds (until all melted).
To dip, hold the mug on a slant so that the sauce covers the inside side of the mug. Dip a banana in and turn to coat. Allow the excess to drip off.
Hold the banana in the air until the glossiness starts to disappear. Replace on baking sheet and repeat with the others.
I like to first dip all the bananas in peanut butter and then go back and dip with the chocolate. Make sure to allow the dipping sauce to harden completely in between dips.
If you want toppings, roll the bananas in immediately after dipping, before hardening.