With the end of the school year only days
away, we parents have to prepare for the
increased kitchen traffic that comes with
Summer Break. I remember this being the
time of year - when I was growing up - where
there would be a pantry full of “treats” and a
freezer and refrigerator filled with pops, juices,
ice cream, fruits, pies, you name it. I must say
that summer had to be my favorite time of
the year. Now as a mom, I try to carry on the
tradition and ensure that I’m fully prepared for
the increased kitchen traffic. The difference for
me though, is that I have decided to be very
selective on what sweet treats my children
Chocolate Covered
Vegan Banana Pops
If you love bananas, you’ll love this!
The chocolate is a bonus.
enjoy over their holiday. In fact, I even make
most of the goodies, which gives me an
increased confidence in what they are getting
into their bodies, and what they’re not.
As summer break is fast approaching, I have
been skimming through some of last year’s
hit recipes. They for sure will be repeats! I
had to share 3 of my favs that are quick, easy,
healthy and delicious!! Say goodbye to added
sugar, high fructose corn syrup, additives,
preservatives, and all the unnecessaries. I
always believed, less is more :) Your kitchen
traffic will thank you.
Ingredients
5 large bananas cut in half and put on skewer sticks
(or as many bananas as you like, just make sure
increase the other ingredients to proportion)
¼ cup of crushed nuts (almonds, cashews, pecans,
whichever you prefer)
½ cup shredded coconut
¾ cup medjool dates (previously soaked in
1 cup of warm water for minimum 1 hr)
¼ cup melted coconut oil
1 tablespoon almond/cashew butter
¼ cup of raw cacao powder
½ tablespoon sea salt
Directions
Place bananas on skewer sticks and position on parchment
lined baking sheets to pre freeze up to 2 hrs before (this is not
absolutely necessary, but beneficial); Place soaked dates with
water, oil, butter, powder and salt into blender and blend
until smooth; Pour chocolate sauce into bowl and begin
dipping banana sticks to cover with sauce. It may get messy,
but try to cover as much of the banana as possible with
chocolate sauce. We’re almost done! Now take your coconut
shreds and crushed nut toppings and sprinkle as desired over
bananas; Place bananas back on baking sheet and slide into
the freezer. An hour or so later (depending on temperature
of your freezer) go and enjoy a chocolate covered vegan
banana pop… and don’t forget to share the joy too!
**NOTE THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO COMPLETELY FREEZE THE
BANANA POPS WHERE YOU’RE UNABLE TO BITE INTO THEM ;)