Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats
“Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just coat bananas in chocolate and dip them into peanuts, sprinkles or coconut.” —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1-1/2dozen | 20minutes + chilling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 1-1/2dozen | 20minutes + chilling |
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp shortening
- chopped peanuts for topping
- toasted sweetened shredded coconut for topping
- coloured jimmies for topping
Portions: dozen
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Ingredients
Portions: dozen
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Instructions
- Cut each banana crosswise into 6 pieces (about 1 in.). Insert a toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Dip in toppings as desired; return to baking sheet. Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Editor's Note: To toast coconut, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 treat: 72 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fibre), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.
