Name: Frozen Bananas in Chocolate
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Bananas, ripe; 12 ounces Chocolate Chips, semi sweet or milk chocolate; 2 tablespoons Shortening; Peanuts

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Frozen Bananas in Chocolate

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Ingredients

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Frozen Bananas in Chocolate

4 Bananas, ripe

12 ounces Chocolate Chips, semi sweet or milk chocolate

2 tablespoons Shortening

Peanutschopped

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Instructions

Peel bananas and cut in half. Push a popsicle stick into each banana half and then place on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Freeze for at least 3 hours or do the night before.

Microwave chocolate with shortening in a microwave safe bowl, for thirty seconds on low, stir with a rubber spatula and continue to microwave and stir in 15 second intervals until chocolate is melted and smooth.

Dip banana in chocolate.

Immediately, apply nuts and set on parchment paper to set.

Allow to harden and then serve or refreeze until ready to serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Freeze Bananas Properly Before Dipping 🍌
Slice bananas into 1-inch chunks and freeze on a parchment-lined baking sheet for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before chocolate coating to ensure they stay frozen and don't become mushy.
Melt Chocolate with Shortening for Perfect Consistency 🍫
Mix chocolate chips with shortening in a 10:1 ratio and melt together in a double boiler to create a thin, smooth coating that sets quickly without becoming thick or clumpy.
Work Quickly Between Dips ⏱️
Keep chocolate at 90-95°F and dip frozen banana pieces for only 2-3 seconds per batch, then immediately place back on the parchment to prevent the banana from thawing and the coating from becoming too thick.
Toast Peanuts for Enhanced Flavor 🥜
Lightly toast your peanuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before chopping and sprinkling on wet chocolate to intensify their nutty flavor and add superior crunch.
Apply Toppings While Chocolate is Still Wet ✨
Sprinkle nuts, sprinkles, or other toppings immediately after coating (within 10 seconds) while the chocolate is still tacky to ensure they adhere properly and don't fall off when frozen.