These healthy breakfast banana pops are a super quick and easy recipe that both kids and adults will love!
A delicious breakfast or healthy snack
When I was little, weād make breakfast banana pops weekly during the spring and summer months, rolling the bananas in anything from cinnamon and sugar, to granola and raisins or mini chocolate chips, to crushed chocolate chip cookies.
The no bake recipe is also great for those who hate to cook, because you donāt ever need to turn on an oven. With just three or four ingredients, itās pretty much foolproof!
Also be sure to try this Chocolate Banana Bread
As a kid-friendly snack, the pops are packed with potassium.
Or serve the banana pops as part of a healthy balanced breakfast, along with a protein source such as yogurt or this savory vegetable Tofu Scramble Recipe.
I especially love the frozen bananas after running outside on a hot day or as a fast and healthy post-workout option.
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Breakfast Banana Flavors
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup: Dip frozen bananas in melted chocolate, then dip each banana halfway down in gently warmed up peanut butter.
Cinnamon Roll Bananas: Mix three parts sweetener to one part cinnamon. Roll the bananas in the cinnamon sugar mixture before freezing.
Almond Butter Granola: Warm up almond butter on the stovetop or in the microwave. Dip or spread on the bananas, then roll in your favorite cereal.
Strawberries and Cream: Dip bananas in plain or vanilla yogurt. Then dip in freeze-dried strawberry powder. Freeze. Kids love this variation because of the fun pink color.
Or try any of these other toppings: crushed walnuts or pecans, shredded coconut, Cheerios, rainbow sprinkles, chopped peanuts or almonds or pistachios, crushed Oreos, rolled oats, chia seeds or hemp seeds, or anything else you can imagine!
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How to make the breakfast banana pops
Start by gathering all of your tools and ingredients.
Peel the bananas, and cut them in half widthwise. Insert a popsicle stick or the thin side of a spoon into the flat bottom of each halved banana.
Pour toppings such as granola, cereal, or crushed cookies into a shallow dish or plate.
If using a natural nut butter, or if coating in chocolate, gently warm until smooth and easily stir-able.
Dip each banana into your yogurt, chocolate, or nut butter. Then roll in desired toppings or stick large toppings on by hand.
Place the bananas on a tray lined with wax paper or parchment paper, and freeze to set the coating. Store leftover chocolate or frozen yogurt banana popsicles in the freezer.
Breakfast Banana Pops
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- yogurt, nut butter, or melted chocolate
- toppings of choice (see above for many flavor ideas)
- popsicle sticks or spoons
- tray lined with parchment or wax paper
InstructionsĀ
- Peel bananas, cut in half, and insert popsicles sticks or the thin side of a spoon. Dip in yogurt, softened nut butter, or melted chocolate chips. Roll in desired toppings or stick larger toppings on by hand. Place on a tray lined with parchment or wax paper. Freeze. View Nutrition Facts
Notes
Healthy Banana Snack Ideas
would peanutbutter work in place of yogurt? just another thoughtā¦
Peanut butter would always be good! I donāt think itād freeze well, but maybe if you used my recipe for PB magic shell? I like your idea!
ooh magic shell is a nice meeting point! i will definitely try!
These looks great.
When I was younger we made banana pop dipped in milk chocolate and sprinkles so this is def a healthier option!
7 pages of unanswered questions! is that just about cooking!?
Love your work Katie x
Pretty much. And many of the questions are exactly the same. I think I need to make separate FAQ pages just for the Deep Dish Cookie Pie, 3 Ingredient Chocolate Bars, and Chocolate Frosting Shots :-?.
Yummmmm! Granola without banana is no granola at all.
Hey I was thinking the other day ā and maybe youāve already thought to put something like this in your cookbook, if so I apologize ā but have you ever considered experimenting with indulgent-yet-healthy granola or muesli cereal recipes?
I do have a granola recipe for the book. But I love your idea for muesliā¦ I havenāt had muesli in so long, but I used to love it. š
My kids would love thisā¦ they see Bananas as a ātreatā food and I have to hide as if it were chocolate because they LOVE bananasā¦ my 2 year old would eat them peel and all if I let him!!
I made these today ā they were really good! Though I had some difficulty because all I had on hand was greek yogurt, which is much thicker (and less liquid-y) than regular or soy yogurt. It still worked all right though š
What a GREAT idea for kids!! I am going to make this for my kids this weekend for a special breakfast treat!! I think I will omit the chocolate (since itās for breakfast) and add unsweetened coconut and maybe some crushed nuts!! YUMM!!
I LOVE bananas! This recipe looks like the perfect treat! Thanks so much for the post and great pictures!
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I love this idea! I have a current obsession with Banana and Granola and chocolate never fail to please! Will have to give this a try when we have some good yoghurt in the house! ( and some popsicle sticks!)
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Never really thought to do this! Itās an awesome idea. I got an extra banana that I might coconut-ize š Thanks for the idea!!!
These are so awesome Katie. My type of breakfast any day or a anytime snack, thanks!