Description
Delightfully spooky and healthy Halloween Banana Popsicles shaped like ghosts and mummies, featuring fresh bananas dipped in vanilla Greek yogurt and decorated with mini chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. These fun, kid-friendly snacks are perfect for a festive treat that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Popsicle Ghosts:
- 2 large fresh bananas (not overly ripe)
- 8 popsicle sticks
Banana Popsicle Mummies:
- 2 large fresh bananas (not overly ripe, pointy tips cut off)
- 8 popsicle sticks
Coating and Decorations:
- 1 cup nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (for eyes)
- 1/3 cup creamy natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Popsicle Ghosts: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Peel 2 bananas and slice each in half crosswise. Then slice each half again lengthwise to create 4 long, narrow banana pieces. Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each piece and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Banana Popsicle Mummies: Cut off the pointy tips from the remaining 2 bananas and slice each banana crosswise into 3 equal round logs. Insert a popsicle stick into one end of each segment and arrange on the baking sheet alongside the ghost popsicles. Freeze all bananas for at least 30 minutes or overnight to firm up.
- Mix Yogurt Coating: In a small bowl, combine the nonfat Greek vanilla yogurt and powdered sugar until smooth. Once frozen, dip each banana piece into the yogurt mixture coating evenly, then return to the baking sheet. Decorate the ghosts by placing two mini chocolate chips on each for eyes. Do not add eyes to the mummies yet. Freeze for at least 1 hour to let the yogurt coating set.
- Decorate the Mummies: Microwave the peanut butter in a small microwave-safe bowl for 30-45 seconds until smooth and creamy, stirring occasionally. Using a small spoon, drizzle the peanut butter over the mummy banana popsicles to mimic mummy bandages. Add two mini chocolate chips per mummy for eyes. Return to the freezer for about 30 minutes until the peanut butter firms up.
- Serve and Store: When ready to enjoy, let the banana pops soften at room temperature for a few minutes. Serve immediately or store in a zip-top bag and freeze for up to 2 months for convenient future treats.
Notes
- These yogurt-dipped banana popsicles are a fun, healthy Halloween treat that kids can help make.
- Using bananas that are ripe but not overly soft will help ensure firm popsicles.
- You can substitute peanut butter with any nut or seed butter if preferred or for allergies.
- Freeze in a single layer initially to keep shapes intact and prevent sticking.
- Perfect snack for school parties or home celebrations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana popsicle without peanut butter
- Calories: 53 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 1 mg
