Monkey Tails has to be one of the best frozen desserts for kids out there. A frozen banana popsicle coated in chocolate and rolled in coconut, it’s the perfect sweet treat to have ready to go in your freezer. And it’s so easy to make! It’s also very simple to customize, so you can add your kids’ favorite ingredients, or just use whatever you have to hand already at home!
I’ve tried rolling the monkey tails in so many different crumbs – crushed peanuts, crushed pistachios, frozen strawberry pieces, hundreds and thousands – to name a few. I once made a very fancy version by dipping in dark chocolate first, freezing, and then another coating of white chocolate! But the recipe I’m sharing here is the original and the best! For a vegan option just use nut butter.
To make Monkey Tails, you will need the following ingredients:
Take a pop stick and insert it halfway into the cut end of a banana half. Repeat with the rest.
Place a sheet of wax or parchment paper over a baking sheet. Lay the banana halves on the sheet and place in the freezer for about 2 hours, until frozen.
Place the chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Put in the microwave and heat for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until fully melted.
Spread the shredded coconut across a shallow dish.
Dip the banana halves in the chocolate, turning until fully coated.
Roll the coated bananas in the coconut.
Lay the coated bananas back on the baking sheet and freeze again, until the chocolate has solidified.
Make these Monkey Tails and you’ll always have a sweet treat ready in the freezer for your kids! What toppings will you add to yours? Take a pic of your frozen tails and tag #cookmerecipes so I can check out your creations!
Thanks!
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