Frozen Banana Pops with Cocoa-Tahini Coating – Little Big H

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Frozen banana pops with a healthy cocoa-tahini coating that not only tastes great, but it is good for you.  Sugar-free and a great snack option that the kids will love to help make.  

You simply chop a banana into thirds and stick a paddle pop stick or skewer into the end and freeze for a few hours.  

Once frozen; dip into the cocoa-tahini coating and it will set once it hits the cold banana.  I allowed mine to set and then dunked it in a second time to get a good thick coating.  You can simply eat like this or add a garish.  

To garnish we used sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, popped amaranth, toasted almonds and coconut.  They were delicious and H had a great time making them. 

You will most likely have some of the cocoa-tahini coating left over.  Don’t throw it away!

Pour into chocolate moulds or a baking paper lined dish and freeze.  Chop and eat straight from the freezer for a healthy chocolate snack.  It’s so good and slightly adapted from this recipe here: Homemade golden rough

I think this recipe would be ideal for a birthday party.  Set up a DIY bar for kids to garnish their own with whatever topping they choose. Such fun… 

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  • 3 bananas – or however many you like
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened from the health food store)
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 3 tablespoons rice malt syrup
  • – toasted almonds
  • – popped amaranth
  • – sesame seeds
  • – pomegranate seeds
  • – coconut , etc
  • Peal and chop the banana into thirds. Stick a skewer or paddle pop stick in the end and freeze for a few hours.
  • To make the coating add the coconut oil to a saucepan and melt over low heat. Whisk in the remaining ingredients until combined. Allow to cook a little and add to a bowl.
  • Dip the banana into the cocoa mixture and allow to drip off. It will set within a few seconds. I like to dip mine in a second time so the coating is nice and thick.
  • Sprinkle on the garnishes if using. Eat straight away or freeze until ready to serve.

I allowed my bananas to freeze for a few hours so they were not super hard. If frozen solid allow to defrost on the bench for 5 minutes if you prefer.
You will most likely have a little of the coco-tahini coating left over. Pour into chocolate moulds or a baking paper lined dish and freeze. Chop and eat straight from the freezer for a healthy chocolate snack.