Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas

Name: Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 6 larges bananas; 3 Tbsps coconut oil; 340 grams dark chocolate, melted in the microwave or double boiler; 355 milliliters nuts, medium coarsely chopped (optional)

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas a try. This recipe serves 12. One portion of this dish contains approximately 4g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 287 calories. Head to the store and pick up bananas, nuts, double boiler, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 2 hours and 30 minutes.

Instructions

Slice bananas in half and carefully mount on Popsicle sticks.

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Banana

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Popsicle Sticks

Place bananas on a tray, plate or baking dish in the freezer for 2 hours or until firm. You can freeze up to overnight. Do not cover bananas as this will cause ice crystals to form.

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Banana

Ice

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Baking Pan

In a medium bowl whisk together melted chocolate and coconut oil until thoroughly combined.

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Coconut Oil

Chocolate

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Whisk

Bowl

Place nuts in a wide, shallow plate or pie plate (if using).

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Nuts

Remove bananas from freezer. If ice crystals have formed on the bananas use a paper towel to gently brush them off. Dip banana in chocolate and swirl to cover. Alternately you can use a spoon to help cover and ensure even chocolate distribution.

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Chocolate

Banana

Dip

Ice

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Paper Towels

Roll bananas in chopped nuts.

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Banana

Nuts

Roll

Let cool for 1 minute, Then place on a serving platter. If you don't plan on serving the bananas immediately, return them to the freezer for up to a few hours. If serving from freezer, place on plate and allow to thaw for 10 minutes before serving.

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Banana