Chocobananos (Frozen Chocolate-Covered Bananas)

• Prep time: 15 mins

• Cook time: 5 mins

• Total time: 20 mins (plus 2 hrs freezing)

• Servings: 8 chocobananos

• Country of Origin: Guatemala

Description

• Beloved everyday Guatemalan frozen street snack made from ripe bananas skewered on wooden sticks, frozen, and dipped into melted chocolate that hardens instantly.

Presentation

• Served frozen on wooden popsicles sticks, coated in chocolate and topped with sprinkles or chopped peanuts.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe medium bananas, peeled and cut in half crosswise

• 200 g dark chocolate chips (or compound chocolate)

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

• 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles or chopped toasted peanuts

• 8 wooden popsicle sticks

Directions

• Insert a wooden stick into cut end of each banana half.

• Lay skewered bananas on parchment paper and freeze for 2 hours until solid.

• Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in microwave or double boiler until smooth.

• Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass cup.

• Dip frozen bananas into chocolate cup to coat completely; chocolate will harden quickly over cold banana.

• Immediately roll in sprinkles or chopped peanuts before chocolate sets.

• Store in freezer until ready to serve.

Optional Variations

• Chocofresas: Replace bananas with large whole fresh strawberries.

Cooking Tips

• Ensure bananas are fully frozen before dipping so chocolate shell sets instantly.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 160 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 24 g

• Protein: 2 g

• Fat: 8 g

• Saturated Fat: 5 g

• Sodium: 10 mg

• Fiber: 2.5 g

• Sugar: 16 g