Halloween Boo-nanas (Healthy Banana Ghosts)  recipe

Halloween Boo-nanas (Healthy Banana Ghosts)

by Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
5min
Total Time
20min

Boo-nanas (Healthy Banana Ghosts) is a fun and healthy Halloween treat that will bring spooky excitement to your dessert table! They are made with a few ingredients, like ripe bananas, creamy yogurt, and shredded coconut. Dressed up with candy eyes and a creamy coconut coating, these cute and delicious treats...

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 banana pop)
  • 2piece
    ripe bananas
  • 1cup
    yogurt
  • 1/2cup
    shredded coconut
  • 8piece
    candy eyes
  • 4piece
    medium-sized wooden sticks/popsicle sticks

How to make Halloween Boo-nanas (Healthy Banana Ghosts)

  1. Peel the bananas and slice each one in half. Insert a wooden stick into each banana half to create a banana pop.

    Step 1.1: Peel the bananas and slice each one in half
    Step 1.2: Peel the bananas and slice each one in half
  2. Arrange the banana pops on a lined tray and freeze them for 20-30 minutes until they firm.

  3. Pour the yogurt into a tall glass for easy dipping. Place the shredded coconut on a plate and set it aside.

  4. Remove the bananas from the freezer. Dip each banana pop into the yogurt, ensuring it's coated.

    Step 1.1: Remove the bananas from the freezer
  5. While the yogurt is still wet, roll the banana pops in the shredded coconut until completely covered.

  6. Press two candy eyes onto each banana pop to give them a spooky face. Place them back on the lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes or until the coating sets.

    Step 1.1: Press two candy eyes onto each banana pop to give them a spooky face
  7. Arrange and serve these chilled spooky Bo-nanas on a platter with other Halloween treats for a fun and festive dessert!

Tips & Tricks

  1. You can use raisins or chocolate chips as an alternative for the candy eyes.

  2. Avoid using overly ripe bananas to maintain the firmness of the pops.

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Recipe by

Leena Kohli

(@leenakohli)

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