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
Peas and thank you did this same thing last month
Yes, someone else told me this yesterday. I didnāt know about her post when I posted mine. Sarah is a good friend of mine, so obviously I wouldnāt have taken her idea knowingly (especially since itās a little embarrassing that I posted so soon after her!).
Frozen bananas? Sounds yummy! Mango has the same creamy texture when you freeze them tooā¦or maybe thatās peaches, haha
I was the same when I was younger. Whenever my mom let me wash dishes I was always eager to do it. It was the same with eating the cake batter left in the bowl. Yum! My mother would be sure to scrape out as much as possible and then me and my brother would attack the bowl. š
Katie, thank you so much for this awesome idea! I coach swim team early in the mornings and I am always looking for convenient (and healthy) snacks to take with me for breakfast! I made these today and it was so much fun. I love them!
What a perfect cooling and refreshing post run snack š
Katie thank you for this idea!
I modified it, I cut the banana into small pieces (1/2 ā 2/3 inch each), dipped in acid soy yogurt, used homemade granola (bran, oats, sesame seeds & cereal). and then i covered them with the magic shell of hot chocolate butter artisana cacao bliss style š i threw shredded coconut and sprinkles on top. then I kept them in the fridge. my 1 year old goddaughter loved them!
I also used the hot chocolate butter for a mint-chocolate dessert I made with tofu and banana š
thanks again! I am happy I could give to my very good friend and her daughter (my goddaughter) completely vegan yummy food :)!
I love this idea! These sound like a coated ice cream popsicle. Looks delicious!
Hey Katie,
I just wanted to tell you that I am working at a weight loss camp for teenagers over the summer and culinary/nutrition classes are going to be offered to the campers. We are using the banana pop recipe as a dessert for the kids. They will be able to make the dessert and then enjoy them.
Thank you for the great recipes. Keep them coming please!
That really makes me so happy to know. My favorite part of blogging is when someone shares the recipes (or in this case I canāt really call it a recipe ;).) Thank you!
awesome! My boys love frozen nanas. Sometimes I coat w/ a little honey and roll in coconut, but I love the yogurt/granola idea. Great way to use up the little bit of leftover granola or cereal.
i LOVE this site!! i come on at least five times a week to check out your original, HEALTHY, fun recipes. i think iām going to be in the kitchen EVERY DAY this summer, trying out all of these mouth watering foods.
just one question ā my mom doesnt really like me using the blender/food processor (itās messy and hard to clean). is there any way to make your blender needed recipes without one?
or am i gonna have to toughen up, make the delicious food and deal with cleaning my mess?
š thanks again for sharing your talent!
-Dallas
I donāt think you can do a lot of the recipes without a blender or food processor, but if you use a Magic Bullet, I think the cups are dishwasher safe! A blender is definitely easier to clean than a food processor, if you have to chooseā¦ I usually run mine briefly with some water after making something and rinse right away to keep things from sticking and drying on before I can properly wash it. The recipes with all soft ingredients (nut butters, oatmeal pudding, fudge) you can usually get away with just mashing and stirring to combine. Hope that helps!
Hey Katie did you post the winners for the Vitamix yet? This recipe looks so good!
Yes she announced it a while agoā¦ I think it was someone named Leslie who won.