Making healthy, frozen treats at home doesn't require lots of work and ingredients. Take these frozen banana pops; they are easy to make, kid approved and only 110 calories!
Bananas contain potassium, a mineral that all cells of your body need to function properly. Plus, they freeze well, making them the perfect base for these homemade popsicles.
Simply place banana halves on a stick, dip in yogurt, and top with a cereal or freeze-dried fruit of your choice before popping in the freezer for a couple hours to set. Enjoy as a guilt-free dessert or try making them right after breakfast to enjoy for a mid-afternoon treat when the summer humidity is at its worst.
Frozen Banana Pops Recipe
Download the full recipe here.
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 2 large bananas
- 1 cup strawberry non-fat greek yogurt
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal or 1 ounce freeze-dried fruit (slightly crushed)
- 4 wooden treat or craft sticks
Directions:
Peel bananas and cut in half, crosswise.
Carefully poke a woodend stick into the cut end of each banana half.
Place yogurt in a shallow bowl. Roll each banana half in yogurt, then sprinkle the crispy rice cereal or freeze-dried fruit.
Put banana halves on cookie sheet and place in freezer. Freeze for about 2 hours or until hard. Keep frozen until ready to serve.
Nutritional information per serving: 110 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 75 mg sodium; 25 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams fiber; 5 grams protein
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