Banana Monster Pops

Name: Banana Monster Pops
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 7 ounces shredded sweetened coconut; 5 bananas; 10 lollipop sticks (8-inch size); 1 cup milk chocolate chips (and/or white chocolate, or butterscotch); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 4 ounces sour cream; ½ cup brown sugar (packed); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Perfect for Halloween, these Banana Monster Pops are a fantastic treat for kids of all ages. Chocolate covered bananas rolled in toasted coconut!

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Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 8 minutes

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Banana Pops in a jar with a dish of cream cheese dip.

Looking for a great, unique treat for Halloween? I’ve got you covered with these easy-to-make Banana Monster Pops! What could be better than a chocolate covered frozen banana pop, rolled in toasted coconut with a delicious sweetened cream cheese dip? And even better… you’re done in under 30 minutes. Your little monsters are gonna love this!

What kid (no matter their age) wouldn’t like a banana dipped in chocolate, rolled in toasted coconut, and some sweetened cream cheese to dip it in? I know this kid loves it 😉.

🥘 Ingredient Notes

Bananas (Choose bananas that are just ripe but not mushy. They’ll need to stand up to having sticks inserted and being dipped in chocolate.)
Lollipop Sticks (Available online or in craft stores.)
Chocolate Chips (Use all milk chocolate, white chocolate, or butterscotch or mix it up!)

You’ll find detailed measurements for all ingredients in the printable version of the recipe at the bottom of this post.

🥄 Let’s Make Banana Monster Pops!

Toast the Coconut

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread the coconut on a baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake until golden brown, about 7-8 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

TIP: Spread the coconut as thinly and evenly as possible on the baking sheet making sure there are no clumps. Stir several times during baking and watch carefully to prevent burning.

Prep the Bananas

Two banana halves with lollipop sticks inserted.

Peel each banana and cut it in half crosswise. Insert a lollipop stick into the end of each banana half.

Melt the Chocolate

Small bowl containing chocolate chips; oil being added with a measuring spoon.

In a small microwaveable bowl, combine the milk chocolate chips and canola oil.

Microwave for 30 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir. Return to the microwave and continue microwaving in 30-second intervals stirring after each until the chocolate chips are almost completely melted.

Stir until all chips are melted and the chocolate is smooth.

Coat the Bananas

Banana half being coated with melted chocolate.

Dip each banana half into the melted chocolate.

TIP: Use a small spoon to pour chocolate evenly over the banana allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

Chocolate coated banana being rolled in toasted coconut on a baking sheet.

Roll the chocolate-coated bananas in toasted coconut. Make “eyes” for your monsters with extra chocolate chips.

Chill until Set

Place the prepared bananas on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer until the chocolate is set. About 30 minutes.

🥣 Make the Dip

For the dip – combine the cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.

Beat at medium speed until thoroughly combined. Serve in a small bowl to dip the banana pops into.

Banana pops in a jar with a bowl of cream cheese dip.

❗ Expert Tips

Instead of milk chocolate, use white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips for variety. I made both milk chocolate and white chocolate for the photos.
Spread the coconut as thinly and evenly as possible on the baking sheet making sure there are no clumps of coconut. This ensures even toasting.
Use a small spoon to pour chocolate evenly over the banana halves allowing the excess to chocolate to drip back into the bowl.

❓ Questions About Frozen Banana Pops

How long can I store the frozen bananas?

Frozen bananas, well wrapped in a sealed container or freezer bag, can be stored for up to six months.

I don’t like coconut. Any suggestions for other toppings?

Yes! You could use crushed cereal, finely chopped nuts, or even sprinkles.

What do I do with the leftovers?

Leftovers? What leftovers!? Just kidding… any leftover banana pops can be stored refrigerated for quite a few days.

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