Fun Food Fridays

Recipe from the now defunct Cookie Magazine. Enjoy!

These crowd-pleasers are loaded with potassium and
antioxidants. Double the recipe for playdates and parties.

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  2 ripe but firm bananas

  
  
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  6 ounces dark chocolate,
  chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips

  
  
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  2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  
  
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  1/2 cup granola, chopped pecans and walnuts, or
  sprinkles (optional)
  

1. 
   

   Line a baking sheet with
   nonstick foil or parchment paper.
   

   
   
   
2. 
   

   Cut the bananas in half and
   insert a Popsicle stick into each half, as shown. Place them on
   the baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
   

   
   
   
3. 
   

   Meanwhile, melt the chocolate
   with the oil in a Pyrex measuring cup in the microwave (check
   it every 30 seconds) or in a half-full pan of simmering water
   (about 2 minutes). Stir until smooth.
   

   
   
   
4. 
   

   Roll each banana half in the
   chocolate, then quickly sprinkle with your topping (if using).
   

   
   
   
5. 
   

   Freeze until the chocolate sets, 30 minutes. Serve or
   freeze in an airtight container for up to a week.
   

Recipes by Victoria Granof