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Frozen Banana Pops

Source: Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Engage your kids in a fun activity by having them slice and dip ripe bananas in orange or lemon juice and place the bananas in the freezer for several hours to create this tasty snack or dessert.

Makes
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bananas, ripe
  • 1/8 cup orange juice or lemon juice (2 Tablespoons)
  • Other Necessary Tools/Equipment
  • craft sticks
  • foil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel each banana and cut in half (width-wise).
  3. Insert craft stick into bottom of each banana half. Dip each banana half into juice.
  4. Wrap in foil and freeze for two or more hours.

Notes

Optional Toppings: Dip in chocolate, then roll in chopped nuts, crushed cereal, shredded coconut, or sprinkles. Learn more about: Bananas

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