Frozen Yogurt Banana Pops, Oh My!
The summer is a tempting time to dive into sugar loaded frozen treats but luckily there’s plenty of alternative ways to satisfy that sweet tooth and make your gut happy! Cousins to our Mixed Berry Yogurt Bites of last week, Frozen Yogurt Dipped Banana Pops are just as easy to make and just as good for you!
This treat is an exceptional choice for younger kids as most love bananas and this recipe is simple enough that they can help make them as well. These pops are also a far healthier alternative to grocery store bought or leading brand chocolate banana pops and popsicles that can contain high amounts of added sugars and artificial sweeteners. This is because all ingredients in this recipe are natural and nutritious!
- Banana - an excellent source of potassium and folate.
- Yogurt - chock full of probiotics!
- Honey - a natural sweetener and tasty source of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc and antioxidants.
- Cinnamon - can help support blood sugar control, protect against heart disease, and reduce inflammation.
- Raw Cocoa - an effective source of fiber, protein, potassium, and magnesium.
Frozen Yogurt Dipped Banana Pops
Ingredients:
- 3 medium- large sized, ripe bananas
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp raw cacao powder (for garnish)
Tools needed:
- Cookie tray
- Parchment paper
- Popsicle sticks
- Medium sized bowl and spoon for mixing
Instructions:
- Prepare your cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unpeel bananas and cut each in half.
- Gently push a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana half and set aside.
- Mix yogurt, honey, and cinnamon in your mixing bowl until smooth.
- Over the bowl, use a spoon to drizzle your mixture over the halved bananas one at a time until evenly covered. Then neatly set on parchment paper.
- Lightly dust bananas with cacao powder and let sit in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
- Enjoy as a tasty summer evening treat or a guilt free breakfast on the go!