Protein Banana Ghost Pops
- Oct 1, 2023
Looking for a sweet Halloween treat that’s all-natural and low in added sugar? Try these fun and festive Protein Banana “Ghost” Pops. With just a handful of ingredients, including Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and Garden of Life Raw Organic Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder, you can turn ordinary bananas into not-so-spooky ghosts. A perfect treat for young and old alike—all the yumminess of a frozen pop without all the added sugar. This no-bake, fun-to-make Protein Banana “Ghost” Pops recipe is sure to get kids and kids at heart in the Halloween spirit without compromising on nutrition.
Serves: 12
Ingredients
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3 medium bananas
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1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt
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2 Tbsp. maple syrup
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2 Tbsp. milk (dairy or plant-based)
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½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
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24 standard chocolate chips (less than 1 Tbsp.)
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12 mini chocolate chips (¼ teaspoon)
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12 popsicle sticks
Preparation
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Line a sheet pan or tray with wax paper or freezer paper.
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Peel the bananas. Cut each banana in half crosswise on a slight angle. Slice each banana half lengthwise to create four quarters.
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Gently insert a popsicle stick into each banana pop. Arrange the pops on the lined sheet pan. Freeze until bananas are firm, at least 1 hour.
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In a 2-cup liquid measuring cup or tall mug, mix together the yogurt, maple syrup, protein powder, milk, and vanilla extract. If your yogurt mixture is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk.
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Remove the banana pops from the freezer. Holding on to the popsicle stick, dip each banana pop into the yogurt mixture, letting the excess runoff. You can also use a spoon or the side of the cup to gently remove excess yogurt. Place each pop back on the cold sheet pan after dipping. Press two standard chocolate chips, pointy side down, into each pop to create “eyes” and one mini chocolate chip to create a “mouth.” You may have a bit of leftover yogurt mixture. You can dip other fruit, like strawberries, to freeze or eat as is!
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Return the sheet pan to the freezer. Freeze until yogurt is hardened, at least 2 hours. Serve frozen. Store frozen pops in a sealed container or storage bag in the freezer.
