I feel like every blog should have a safeword.
We need a word that says, ‘Um… why are you posting way less on your blog these days. Are you pregnant?’ No.
We need a word that says ‘I know you’re phoning it in with that compilation of past posts post’. It’s cool.
We need a word that says ‘Cool, you’re engaged! I’m going to unfollow you on Pinterest immediately’. It’s nothing personal. It’s a wedding thing.
We need a word that says ‘Did you really just post a recipe for ICE!?’. I’m sorry.
I was going to have our safeword here be ‘Lasagna Grilled Cheese‘… but we can’t use that anymore because that’s a thing now. Our safeword definitely can’t be ‘Chocolate Dripped Bananas’ because that’s obviously a thing. Maybe our safeword should be ‘gorilla pants’… until I get a pair. I’ll let you know when that happens. Until then, ‘gorilla pants’ is our safeword.
I’m really glad we had this talk.
Let’s talk about toppings.
I’m trying to keep it classy. It took everything in me not to throw colored sprinkles in the mix. Classing it up!
Salted pistachios are shelled and coarsely chopped. Chili-rubbed almonds are (snacked on) and coarsely chopped. Cocoa nibs are appreciated for their dark and bitter crunch. We’re ready to sprinkle!
Melted chocolate is mandatory… otherwise we just have bananas on sticks, and what fun is that?
Dip and sprinkle. Dip and sprinkle.
I love when messy things are also pretty. I think this only happens when chocolate and pistachios are involved. My kitchen is messy… and not so pretty at all.
These summer treats are exactly as advertised: chocolate and chilled, sprinkled bananas. Frozen bananas are super satisfying… like nature’s popsicles. Covered in chocolate and salty nuts, I mean….
You know the deal.
Chocolate Dipped Frozen Bananas
12 ounces dark chocolate, melted over a double boiler with 1 tablespoon coconut oil
3 large bananas, cut into thirds
popsicle sticks
chopped salted pistachios
chopped spiced or smoked almonds
cocoa nibs
Melt chocolate over a double boiler (or in the microwave, if you prefer) with coconut oil. Stir until smooth, glossy, and entirely melted.
Insert a popsicle stick into one end of each banana piece. Dip each banana into the warm melted chocolate. Shake off excess chocolate as best you can. Place dipped bananas on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with chopped pistachios, chopped almonds, or cocoa nibs. Place in the freezer to harden and set.
When frozen through wrap individually or enjoy immediately.
Jackie
this reminds me of how my sister freezes bananas, then smothers them with nutella and sprinkles. SO GOOD. i need to try it like this too
Aravis
It’s cool, it’s cool. I’m just patiently waiting for your new cookbook.
Mel
When you figure out that Pinterest/engagement safe word, do tell. Because I’ve unfollowed A LOT of boards. A LOT.
Miss Kim @ behgopa
These look so good!! I love how you photographed the goodies right in front of the window. It looks so sunny summer day-ish! It’s like one of those relaxing, chillaxin’, nothing to do, lay around, read a good book, and indulge in something delicious kind of days. My kind of day!!
Chris
my kids grew up on frozen bananas. no chocolate? just dip them in orange juice and freeze. keeps them from turning dark. then give them one along with a little disposable cup of peanut butter and send them out to the porch for the afternoon snack! no clean-up…if you remember to ask the oldest one to collect the cups!! thanks for the memories!!
Grace
This recipe is just what I needed! Love the topping choices! I cannot wait to try this out!
Lina
that looks delicious!!!
Rach
the pistachios make me happy :)
shelly
This is a safe place. You can ALWAYS use sprinkles.
Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion
I’m so excited to try these
Lily @ Life, Love, and Cupcakes
OMG I would love one of these right now, they look amazing!! I tend to avoid buying pistachios because my boyfriend will eat ALL of them, but I may have to hide a bag just for this!
Jackie- The Seaside Baker
THese are so cute!!! I love your little photography nook!
Lesley
I totally thought that meant you were engaged too! haha
Jamie
Yum! So refreshing for summer!