Summer sun got the best of you? Cool off with these chill pops! A great alternative to sugary ice cream and store-bought ice pops, these frozen bananas are sure to refresh your hot bod –
without the guilt. What’s really great is that the recipe is super versatile. This one calls for pistachios, hemp hearts and coconut – but you can totally use any combo of nuts, seeds and shredded or chopped dried fruit. Prep a large batch to store in your freezer all summer long so you can easily enjoy after yard work, summer camp or while lounging poolside.
Coconut Crunch Banana Pops (Paleo & Vegan)
Servings 6
Calories 190 kcal
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 3/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 3 Tbsp. Vitacost Organic Roasted No Salt Pistachios, shelled
- 2 Tbsp. Manitoba Harvest Organic Hemp Hearts
- 3 Tbsp. Vitacost Organic Unsweetened Medium Shredded Coconut
- 6 wooden craft sticks
Instructions
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Line freezer-safe dish or container with parchment paper.
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In shallow bowl, crush or roughly chop pistachios. Add shredded coconut and hemp seeds.
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Peel and slice bananas in half, inserting wooden craft sticks into bottom of each half.
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Dip into coconut yogurt, then roll into coconut, nut and seed mixture.
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Arrange dipped banana pops on parchment-lined dish and freeze for a few hours, or until frozen.
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When ready, remove from freezer to thaw for a few minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Coconut Crunch Banana Pops (Paleo & Vegan)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 190
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Sodium 7mg0%
Potassium 326mg9%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 82IU2%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 57mg6%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.