Dairy-Free Chocolate Banana Pops

One of my favorite things in the whole world next to ice cream (which I can't eat... sigh) is a Chicago favorite called Diana's Bananas. Every time I go home to visit my mom always buys these for me and I eat the entire box during the 2.5 days I'm there. Talk about no self control! Well they don't carry the ones I like down here in southern Illinois and they contain dairy so I decided to make my own! They are so delicious, super easy, and cheap (Diana's Bananas can be pretty expensive)! This is a great recipe just in time for summer!

Vegan Amy's Bananas (sure it doesn't rhyme but Diana didn't make these I did!)

• 3 to 4 ripe banas
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 3 Tbs cocoa powder
• 3 Tbs confectioners sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• toppings like coconut or nuts (optional)
• popsicle sticks

Side note: you could use about a cup of chocolate chips with about 1/2 tbs of coconut oil. I didn't because I have all of these ingredients on hand and its cheaper then buying chocolate chips

1. Cut bananas in half and stick popsicle stick inside. Lay on cookie sheet that has been lined with a baking mate or parchment paper. Place in freezer for 1 hour
2.  Melt coconut oil in a microwave safe container. Place in microwave, use 30 second intervals to melt coconut oil. Whisk in sugar, coco powder, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt.
4. Dip frozen bananas in chocolate. I like to dip mine twice to get a good coat. Add toppings if desired. Freeze for 2 hours.

5. Eat and be extremely happy! That's  how I am every time I eat these!
You can store the extras (if there are any) in a ziplock bag or freezer safe container in the freezer for up to a couple weeks.

Side note: You can make a healthier version by making the same recipe but instead of dunking the bananas you could just drizzle the chocolate coating on top so you don't eat as much of it!

Just an fyi I might have been eating one of these while I was writing this post :)

This was part of the Homestead Barn Hop, the Morris Tribe, Sew Chatty, Sew Can Do, Craft-O- Maniac, Homemaker on a Dime, Frugally Sustainable, Thrifty Decorating, Master Piece Monday, Its so Very Creative, The Girl Creative, Show Off Monday