Not only are chocolate dipped banana cardamom ice pops super good, they are a great project for kids. I found these ice pop molds while cleaning out a cabinet and thought, why not? I was so proud of myself when I successfully got the ice pops out the mold without breaking them. Then EVEN more proud of myself when I got the chocolate right for dipping. Siena had so much fun creating these with me. Also, if gave us something to look forward to throughout the day as we waited for the ice pops to firm.

The mixture is simply bananas, bango, and honey. I added a dash of cardamom in there which makes it more interesting. However, Brian said it tasted like a chocolate covered banana, which isn’t a bad review in my book. I loved the extra spice and warmth the cardamom adds.

Chocolate Dipped Banana Cardamom Ice Pops

ingredients

• 1 1/4 almond milk

• 1/2 cup mango (frozen or fresh)

• 1/2 banana

• 1/8 tsp cardamom

• 1 tsp honey

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup chocolate chips (i used milk chocolate)

• 2 tbsp coconut oil

instructions

1. Add your ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth

2. Pour the mixture into your popsicle mold. I had a four pop mold that this mixture was enough for. Place in the freezer for at least four hours. For the sticks after 30 minutes in the freezer then add in the sticks. Place back in the freezer.

3. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place it in the freezer. That way it cold and you can lay the popsicles on there while working with them.

4. Prepare the chocolate coating. Completely melt the chocolate and coconut oil together using the double broiler method. I use a glass bowl fitted over a saucepan with simmering water. The melted chocolate should be pour-able. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. But not all the way, it will harden.

5. The best method is to fill a pan or container that is at least as tall as your mold with warm (not hot) water, and briefly dip the mold in until the pops loosen, about 20 to 30 seconds. Remove the mold from the water and place it on a sturdy surface. Wiggle the sticks , the pops should slide out rather easy, if not place back in the water for a couple more seconds.

6. Lay your popsicles down on the baking sheet you put in the freezer earlier. Using a spoon drizzle the chocolate over the popsicles, as much as desired. It should harden within a minute

7. You can add toppings like sprinkles for fun if so desired!

8. You can enjoy the popsicles right away!

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