Description
Whip up easy Ghost Banana Pops, a healthy Halloween snack that’s spooky-cute! Perfect for kids, these frozen banana treats are simple to make and so much fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- Main Ingredients:
- 4 ripe but firm bananas
- 8 popsicle sticks
- Ghostly Coatings:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
- Spooky Details:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Black gel food coloring (optional)
- Optional Fun:
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Prep Your Bananas:: First things first, peel those bananas and cut them in half crosswise. Then, gently insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each half. This is where I always try to be super gentle to avoid splitting the banana, which I’ve done more times than I care to admit! Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This sheet is going into the freezer, so make sure it fits! Pop them in there for at least 2-3 hours, or until they’re solid as a rock. This step is critical for awesome Ghost Banana Pops.
- Melt the Chocolate:: While your bananas are chilling, it’s time to get that ghostly coating ready. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine your white chocolate chips and that tiny bit of coconut oil, if you’re using it. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each, until it’s smooth and creamy. Be super careful not to overheat it, or it’ll get clumpy and sad – I learned that the hard way, ending up with a seized-up mess that looked like cottage cheese. You want a velvety, flowing texture for dipping your Ghost Banana Pops.
- Dip Your Ghosts:: Now for the fun part! Take your rock-hard frozen banana halves out of the freezer. Hold each by the popsicle stick and dip it into the melted white chocolate, turning to coat evenly. Let any excess chocolate drip off. This is where you might feel a little rushed, as the cold banana makes the chocolate set pretty fast! I usually have my mini chocolate chips ready and waiting for the next step. It always smells so sweet and chocolatey at this stage, makes my kitchen feel like a candy shop!
- Add Spooky Faces:: Immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet, gently place two mini chocolate chips near the top for the eyes of your Ghost Banana Pops. If you’re going for a mouth, use a toothpick dipped in black gel food coloring to draw a small oval or squiggle. Work quickly here, because once that chocolate sets, those little eyes aren’t going anywhere! Sometimes my ghosts look surprised, sometimes sleepy; it’s always a fun surprise.
- Set Your Ghost Banana Pops:: Carefully place your decorated Ghost Banana Pops back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure they’re not touching, or they’ll freeze together and you’ll have a ghost cluster, which happened to me once and it was a pain to separate! Pop them back into the freezer for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and firm. This is where the magic happens, and they transform from simple bananas into adorable, edible ghosts.
- Enjoy Your Healthy Halloween Snacks:: Once the chocolate is completely firm, your Ghost Banana Pops are ready to enjoy! They should look perfectly white and spooky-cute, with those little chocolate chip eyes staring back at you. These are best eaten straight from the freezer. The banana inside will be like a creamy, cold treat, and the chocolate coating provides that satisfying snap. They’re such a hit, honestly, even with the grown-ups!