Boonanas – A Frozen Banana Ghost Halloween Treat Recipe
Boonanas are a fun and spooky frozen banana treat perfect for Halloween. Made with bananas dipped in vanilla yogurt and decorated with mini chocolate chip eyes and mouths, these ghost-shaped snacks are easy to make and a healthy delight for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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Ingredients
- 2 large bananas
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 24 mini chocolate chips
- 8 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice the bananas: Peel the bananas and cut each one in half. Then cut each half crosswise to get 8 equal pieces of banana total.
- Insert popsicle sticks: Carefully insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of each banana piece, making sure they are secure for dipping.
- Freeze the bananas: Place the banana pieces on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour, or until completely frozen through.
- Dip in yogurt: Pour the vanilla yogurt into a tall glass or cup. Dip each frozen banana piece fully into the yogurt to coat it evenly.
- Add chocolate chip features: Place the yogurt-coated banana back on the baking sheet and quickly press 3 mini chocolate chips onto each piece to create eyes and a mouth for the ghost faces.
- Final freeze: Return the banana ghosts to the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to let the yogurt coating set firmly.
- Serve or store: Enjoy these frozen ghost bananas immediately or transfer them to an airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to 2 months for a fun and healthy snack anytime.
Notes
- Use vanilla yogurt that is thick enough to coat the bananas well; Greek yogurt works great if slightly thinned.
- If popsicle sticks are not available, wooden skewers or small sturdy sticks can be substituted.
- Make sure bananas are fully frozen before dipping to prevent the yogurt from melting quickly.
- For extra festive fun, consider adding edible eyes or using different colored yogurt for coating.
- Store the frozen bananas in a single layer in the freezer to prevent sticking.
