Frozen Snickers Banana Pops
These frozen snickers banana pops are a healthier frozen treat you’ll want to keep stocked in your freezer all summer long! Each banana is layered with creamy peanut butter, coated with crunchy peanuts, and dipped in chocolate for the perfect sweet-and-salty bite. They’re vegan, gluten-free, easy to make, and a fun recipe for kids to help make!
If you love healthier frozen desserts, you’ll also love my healthy fudgesicles, cookie dough nice cream, and chocolate avocado pudding.
I’m a massive Snickers lover. I’m always making my snickers stuffed dates and healthy snickers bites, but these frozen snickers banana pops might just be my new favorite!
Think of these as a cross between a Snickers bar, a chocolate-dipped banana, and an ice cream cone. They combine the creaminess of a frozen banana, gooey peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and a chocolate shell (which reminds me of the dipped cones I’d get from my local ice cream shop as a kid).
The best part? They come together with just 4 simple ingredients. They’re quick enough to make whenever a chocolate craving hits, and store beautifully in the freezer. I typically reach for my no-bake brownies when I’m craving chocolate, but these just earned a permanent spot in my freezer.
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Why We Can’t Stop Making These Snickers Banana Pops
- They taste like a Snickers bar: Think creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and a crisp chocolate shell, all wrapped around a frozen banana.
- Only 4 simple ingredients: Quick to make with ingredients you probably already have.
- Perfect for summer: A cold, creamy treat to keep stocked in your freezer.
- Kid-friendly: A fun recipe for kids to dip, decorate, and customize with their favorite toppings.
A Closer Look At The Ingredients
Guess what? You only need 4 simple ingredients to make these snickers banana pops!
- Banana: Use firm, ripe bananas. The ideal banana is usually yellow with no (or just a few) brown spots. Sweet enough, but still sturdy. Overly ripe bananas will be too soft to spread with peanut butter and may slide off the popsicle sticks. Save those extra-ripe bananas for my healthy banana bread, vegan banana muffins, or chocolate chip banana bars instead!
- Peanut Butter: A thick, creamy peanut butter works best here because it stays in place and is less likely to drip down the sides. That said, I use my homemade peanut butter and it works just fine! If you love peanut butter as much as I do, try my 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies, peanut butter cookie granola, and peanut butter energy balls!
- Peanuts: Add the crunch that makes these taste even more like a Snickers bar.
- Dark Chocolate: Use your favorite dairy-free chocolate chips or bar.
This is just a recipe overview! Scroll down to the recipe card to get the full recipe with measurements.
How to Make Frozen Snickers Banana Pops
These snickers banana pops are surprisingly easy to make! Here’s how:
- Step 1: Peel the bananas and slice each one in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each half, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Step 2: Spread a layer of peanut butter on each banana.
- Step 3: Press the peanuts into the peanut butter. I found that pressing them on by hand is much less messy than rolling!
- Step 4: Freeze for about 30 minutes, or until the peanut butter is firm. This extra step makes dipping so much easier and helps keep the peanut butter and peanuts perfectly in place.
- Step 5: Dip each frozen banana pop in the melted chocolate until fully coated, letting any excess chocolate drip off.
- Step 6: Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy right away, or transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for later!
Recipe Tips & Testing Notes
- Use firm, ripe bananas. The ideal banana is usually yellow with no (or just a few) brown spots. Overly ripe bananas will be too soft to spread with peanut butter and may slide off the popsicle sticks.
- Freeze before dipping in chocolate. This helps keep the peanut butter and peanuts in place and makes dipping much easier. It also helps the chocolate set almost instantly.
- Add coconut oil to the chocolate. Stir ½ teaspoon into the melted chocolate for a smoother coating that’s easier to dip.
- Let them thaw slightly before enjoying. For the best texture, let them thaw in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. This gives the banana a creamier, almost ice-cream-like texture.
Fun Recipe Variations to Try
- Almond Joy Inspired: Use almond butter instead of peanut butter, sliced almonds instead of peanuts, and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
- Chocolate Hazelnut: Swap the peanut butter for hazelnut butter and use chopped hazelnuts.
- Strawberry Crunch: Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries over the top for a fruity twist.
- Sprinkles: Decorate with sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Sweet & Salty: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt takes these from delicious to why-can’t-I-stop-eating-these good.
How to Store Frozen Banana Pops
Store the banana pops in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. If you’re stacking them, I recommend placing parchment paper between each one to prevent sticking.
When you’re ready to enjoy one, let it thaw in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before eating. It gives the banana a creamier, more ice-cream-like texture. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Questions You Might Be Wondering
Yes! Any nut butter will work here. You can use almond butter for an Almond Joy-inspired version, or hazelnut butter for a chocolate hazelnut twist.
Sure! Swap the peanut butter for homemade date caramel or sunflower seed butter. Then, replace the peanuts with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or coconut flakes so you still get that satisfying crunch.
They probably weren’t frozen long enough before dipping in chocolate. Once you’ve coated them with peanut butter and peanuts, freeze them until they’re completely firm. This helps everything stay in place and allows the chocolate shell to set almost instantly.
I definitely recommend it! Just let the banana pops thaw slightly in the fridge for 10 minutes. The banana will become creamy, almost like ice cream!
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If you love easy no-bake desserts made with simple ingredients, you’ll want to try these reader-favorite treats next!
If you make this recipe, please be sure to leave a comment and ★★★★★ star rating below. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram so I can see your creations!
Frozen Snickers Banana Pops
Ingredients
- 4 medium bananas, ripe but firm
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup peanuts
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and slice each one in half. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each half, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add the peanut butter & peanuts: Spread a layer of peanut butter on each banana, then press peanuts into the peanut butter. I found that pressing them on by hand is much less messy than rolling.
- Freeze: Freeze for about 30 minutes, or until the peanut butter is firm. This extra step makes dipping so much easier and helps keep the peanut butter and peanuts perfectly in place!
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth.
- Dip in melted chocolate: Dip each frozen banana pop in the melted chocolate until fully coated, letting any excess chocolate drip off.
- Freeze again: Place them back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for another 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened. Enjoy right away, or transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for later!
Notes
- Use firm, ripe bananas. The ideal banana is yellow with no (or just a few) brown spots. Overly ripe bananas will be too soft to spread with peanut butter and can make it harder to assemble.
- Freeze before dipping in chocolate. This helps keep the peanut butter and peanuts in place and makes dipping much easier.
- Add coconut oil to the chocolate. Stir ½ teaspoon into the melted chocolate for a smoother coating that’s easier to dip.
- Let them thaw slightly before enjoying. About 10 minutes in the fridge will give the banana a creamier, almost ice-cream-like texture.
- Store in the freezer. They’ll keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
These frozen snickers banana pops truly satisfy all my Snickers cravings! SO easy to make and perfect for cooling down in the summer heat. 😍