It was 63 degrees today. It was so beautiful and warm out! It made me long for spring and summer. I know I'm cheating a bit on spring by posting these photos of summer, which were from two summers ago. But these photos make me smile because they remind me of a long day at the beach: watching the ethereal light of the setting sun across the vast ocean cerulean waters and feeling the water foam around my feet. And after a day out in the sun, coming home to frozen banana pops dipped in chocolate is more than just a treat.
I live for such things.
But I'm already welcoming spring with open arms! I'm so tired of the bitter cold!
Anyways, to make the frozen banana pops ..
{ FROZEN BANANA POPS }
INGREDIENTS
several ripe bananas
wooden skewers (cut in half. one skewer per banana)
chocolate, to melt
assorted toppings; sprinkles, shredded coconut, crushed nuts and/or candy, dried fruit, etc -- typical dry ice cream toppings
CUT each banana in half, not lengthwise but the other way. Stick skewers through the cut sides of the bananas and put them in a container. Wrap well and freeze for at least 3 hours.
PREPARE the chocolate and toppings. Melt chocolate over a double boiler or in a microwave and pour toppings into shallow dishes. Take out the banana pops and dip each one into the chocolate. Working quickly (the chocolate begins to set immediately because of the banana's freezing temperature), roll the chocolate-dipped banana pops into the toppings. Eat immediately or freeze until ready to serve.
And that's it! It's very easy :-)
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