Do your kids like creating in the kitchen? If so, they’ll love making frozen chocolate banana penguin pops! So cute and fun for summer! This post contains affiliate links. Originally shared in 2019.
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My girls are all about CRAFTS. Slime, shrinky dinks, sewing, and fun foods to make in the kitchen. I think edible crafts are my favorite because they don’t clutter up the house, haha! They’re a fun activity and snack all rolled into one.
Frozen Chocolate Bananas
I remember having frozen chocolate bananas when I was a child. My mom would buy the kit in the produce section at the grocery store. I still make them with my kids and they are such a delicious summer treat! We’ve found that they are best eaten fresh so only make enough to eat on day 1 or 2.
Our penguin version was inspired by the ones in Awesome Edible Kids Crafts by Arena Blake (which is an adorable book!).
Our modifications: We changed up a few things like using popsicle sticks (easier for dipping and eating), using melting chocolate instead of black candy melts, and freezing our bananas.
Frozen Chocoalte Banana Penguin Pops Supplies
- 3 bananas
- 1 1/2 cups melting chocolate or chocolate chips
- 6 popsicle sticks
- 12 candy eyes
- 6 orange M&Ms
- 12 orange candy melt wafers
- 3 jumbo marshmallows
Directions
Step 1: Peel and cut bananas in half. Arrange on a baking sheet (lined with wax or parchment paper) and slide a popsicle stick into the bottom of each banana. Freeze until firm (about an hour).
Step 2: While bananas are freezing, cut jumbo marshmallows in half. Gently pull on each piece to create an oval shape for the penguin’s belly. Set aside.
Step 3: Melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
Step 4: Dip each bananas pop into the melted chocolate. Let excess dip off.
WORK QUICKLY!!
Step 5: Add eyes and an M&M beak. Then press one of the marshmallow slices onto the front for the belly and 2 orange candy wafers on the bottom for feet.
Note: if the chocolate hardens before you finish, no worries. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto the banana and press the details onto it.
Step 6: Place penguin pops onto baking sheet and freeze until ready to serve!
Frozen Chocolate Banana Penguin Pops Recipe
Frozen Chocolate Banana Penguin Pops
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 1 1/2 cups melting chocolate or chocolate chips
- 6 popsicle sticks
- 12 candy eyes
- 6 orange M&Ms
- 12 orange candy melt wafers
- 3 jumbo marshmallows
Instructions
- Peel and cut bananas in half. Arrange on a baking sheet (lined with wax or parchment paper) and slide a popsicle stick into the bottom of each banana. Freeze until firm (about an hour).
- While bananas are freezing, cut jumbo marshmallows in half. Gently pull on each piece to create an oval shape for the penguin's belly. Set aside.
- Melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals until chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
- Dip each bananas pop into the melted chocolate. Let excess dip off.
- Add eyes and an M&M beak. Then press one of the marshmallow slices onto the front for the belly and 2 orange candy wafers on the bottom for feet.Note: if the chocolate hardens before you finish, no worries. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto the banana and press the details onto it.
- Place penguin pops onto baking sheet and freeze until ready to serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Thank you ever so much for allowing me to enter your wonderful world of crafts. I have a grandson who just Loves to be in the kitchen and also loves to eat. Lol lol I’m thinking of getting him this book you’ve recommended for a “Just Because you’re you”gift.
Sarah
Hi Sarah! What a fun Grandma! It’s a cute book. I think you’d have fun together!