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Years ago, I made banana bark, and it kind of went viral, with several accounts reposting it. I clearly love a Snickers-inspired recipe because I have made Vegan Marshmallow Snickers Bars, the infamous Snickers Date Bark, and now I am so excited to share what might be the world’s easiest Snickers recipe: the Banana Snickers Popsicle!
Think of these as homemade Snickers bars in a popsicle form. A banana gets a popsicle stick, a generous layer of peanut butter, a crunchy coating of roasted peanuts, a dunk in melted dark chocolate, and a final sprinkle of flaky sea salt. That is it.
This recipe is kind of a take on my Banana Bark from 2023, but in popsicle form, which is perfect for the kind of weather we are having right now.
Easy is the name of the game. Summer feels busy, and my life has been rather overwhelming. I’m going through a heavy time, and god knows I do not need to overcomplicate anything. I’m quite happy to insert a popsicle stick into a banana, cover it with peanut butter, peanuts, and chocolate, and call it dessert.
If you are with me, let’s go!
They are simple, refreshing, nostalgic, delicious and chocolatey – what isn’t there to love? These deeply satisfying popsicles will not last long, especially if the weather keeps up with this heat! They truly are a gift from the freezer on a hot day, and it’s like having your favourite chocolate bar but cold and infused with banana.
They are sweet from the banana, rich from the peanut butter, crunchy from the peanuts, and coated in dark chocolate for that classic Snickers feeling. A little flaky salt on top brings everything together because chocolate, peanut butter, banana, and salt will always be a yes from me.
Naturally gluten free, easy to keep in the freezer, and perfect for kids, adults, summer parties, late-night freezer raids, or anytime you want something cold and chocolatey.
These Snickers popsicles are fun to make and super easy! Recruit the kiddos or whip these together before the next heatwave, and you’ll have yourself a nostalgic snack that you made right at home!
Place a piece of parchment paper onto a large plate or platter. Make sure the plate fits in your freezer before you begin. Please do not learn this lesson after the bananas are already covered in peanut butter and chocolate.
Peel the bananas and slice each one in half. You should have eight banana halves total. Insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each banana half. Push it in far enough that the banana feels secure, but not so far that it splits.
Spread a generous amount of peanut butter onto each banana, about one tablespoon per banana half. It does not have to be perfect. Rustic is fine. Delicious is the goal.
Place the roasted peanuts onto a plate. Roll each peanut butter-coated banana into the peanuts, pressing any loose peanuts gently into the peanut butter so they stick.
Place the bananas onto the parchment-lined plate and freeze for about 30 minutes. This helps everything firm up before dipping in chocolate.
Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each round, until completely smooth. Use a narrow glass or jar if you can, because it makes dipping easier. Dunk each banana into the melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off. Place the dipped bananas back onto the parchment paper.
Before the chocolate fully sets, sprinkle each pop with flaky sea salt.
Freeze until fully set, about 2 hours. Once frozen, they are ready to enjoy!
There are so many ways to make these chocolate banana popsicles your own.
How long do frozen banana pops last? Store them in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to one month. Place parchment paper between layers so they do not stick together.
Can kids eat these? Absolutely. Kids will love these. Just be mindful of peanut allergies and consider cutting them into smaller pieces for younger children.
Can I make these without peanuts? Yes. You can use chopped almonds, cashews, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, granola, or coconut instead. The flavour will change, but they will still be delicious.
What if my chocolate is too thick for dipping? Add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate to help thin it out and make dipping easier.
I would love to know how you liked them! Leave a rating and review below and then try these other delicious freezer snacks next:
Sugar-Free Strawberry Ice Cream Bars
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