Frozen banana pops with a healthy cocoa-tahini coating that not only tastes great, but it is good for you. Sugar-free and a great snack option that the kids will love to help make.
You simply chop a banana into thirds and stick a paddle pop stick or skewer into the end and freeze for a few hours.
Once frozen; dip into the cocoa-tahini coating and it will set once it hits the cold banana. I allowed mine to set and then dunked it in a second time to get a good thick coating. You can simply eat like this or add a garish.
To garnish we used sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, popped amaranth, toasted almonds and coconut. They were delicious and H had a great time making them.
You will most likely have some of the cocoa-tahini coating left over. Don’t throw it away!
Pour into chocolate moulds or a baking paper lined dish and freeze. Chop and eat straight from the freezer for a healthy chocolate snack. It’s so good and slightly adapted from this recipe here: Homemade golden rough
I think this recipe would be ideal for a birthday party. Set up a DIY bar for kids to garnish their own with whatever topping they choose. Such fun…
Frozen banana pops with a cocoa-tahini coating
Ingredients
- 3 bananas - or however many you like
For the cocoa coating
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened from the health food store)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup
Garnish options
- - toasted almonds
- - popped amaranth
- - sesame seeds
- - pomegranate seeds
- - coconut , etc
Instructions
- Peal and chop the banana into thirds. Stick a skewer or paddle pop stick in the end and freeze for a few hours.
- To make the coating add the coconut oil to a saucepan and melt over low heat. Whisk in the remaining ingredients until combined. Allow to cook a little and add to a bowl.
- Dip the banana into the cocoa mixture and allow to drip off. It will set within a few seconds. I like to dip mine in a second time so the coating is nice and thick.
- Sprinkle on the garnishes if using. Eat straight away or freeze until ready to serve.
Notes
You will most likely have a little of the coco-tahini coating left over. Pour into chocolate moulds or a baking paper lined dish and freeze. Chop and eat straight from the freezer for a healthy chocolate snack.
I think they’re too good to give just to the children. In fact they are rather decadent looking. Nice job.
Thank so much Mark, I so agree and polished a few off myself. They are definitely a winner for big kids too :)
This is the perfect and healthy little snack for kids and adults alike. I could eat lots of these for sure.
Thanks Gloria, I may just make a batch for my next party – forget just the kids…
These look like a perfect afternoon snack for my kids {and hubby!} They always ask for a snack as I am preparing dinner and I think the small size of these would be ideal!
I have to make these soon!!
Yes they are tiny so won’t fill them up just before dinner. I think your kids (and hubby) will like them, particularly if they can help with the garnishes, it makes it all that much more fun. xx
Tahini is seriously one of my favorite ingredients to cook with and this is such a creative way to use it. Can’t wait to try these!
I’m so with you Sara, I love tahini and have been adding it to everything – sweet and savoury. Let me know what you think. xx
I’m with Mark! These are decadent looking, and I’d definitely eat one even though I rarely eat “sweets!” Love this recipe, and your photos are gorgeous… The cutie pie in the post is adorable too!
I think you may like these Tamara, they are not overly sweet and have lots of ingredients that are also good for you. xx