Home · Recipes · Ice Cream Banana Coconut Ice Pops Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jan 21, 2015Updated: Jun 14, 2023 View Recipe26 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Vegan banana coconut ice pops dipped in chocolate and topped with chopped almonds. I have summer on the brain all year long. Want a taste of summer in the dead of winter? Whatever the season, I guarantee these chocolate dipped banana coconut ice pops will have you thinking it’s summertime. Vegan Banana Coconut Popsicles It doesn’t get easier than this! All you need is 5 minutes to blend all the ingredients together. Pour mixture into a popsicle mold and freeze. That’s it. Recommended Ice Pop and Popsicle Molds I use these popsicle molds from Amazon. They’re inexpensive and work really well! I’ve had mine for almost ten years and they’re still going strong. Here are several ideas for ice pop molds you may already have at home: Ice cube tray: pour mixture into the tray, add heavy duty cocktail pick, and freeze. Paper cups: pour mixture into paper cups, cover with foil, and pop a wooden stick in. Freeze. Peel off paper when ready to eat! Small yogurt containers Assemble Chocolate Banana Coconut Frozen Dessert Start with a can of coconut milk and some coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice). Blend it all together with two sweet, ripe bananas. Of course, you can enjoy the mixture as soon as it’s frozen. However, let’s jazz it up a bit. Dip the banana coconut ice pops into magic shell! Homemade magic shell is a mixture of melted chocolate and coconut oil. To make a vegan version, be sure to use dairy-free chocolate. I prefer dark chocolate. It contrasts better with the sweet coconut banana mixture. The magic shell will immediately harden upon contact with the super cold ice pops. Immediately top the chocolate dipped popsicles with chopped almonds. For an extra tropical experience, sprinkle shredded coconut or coconut flakes! More Tropical Popsicle Recipes Mango Jackfruit Popsicles Kiwi Coconut Chia Popsicles Raspberry Mango Coconut Pops I could eat three of these in one sitting! They’re so creamy, delicious, and refreshing! Instead, let’s talk about how these coconut ice pops will have you craving a tropical vacation. Hawaii, Bali, Thailand, Tahiti… More dessert recipes featuring coconut milk Coconut Ice Cream and Coconut Sundae Cones Bibingka Coconut Rice Cake Coconut Cake with Whipped Cream Frosting Coconut Panna Cotta Banana Coconut Ice Pops The tropical flavors of these banana coconut ice pops will have you feeling like summer no matter what season it actually is. Dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with toasted almonds, these are the perfect little frozen treats! Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesInactive Freeze Time: 5 hours hoursTotal Time: 5 hours hours 5 minutes minutes Servings: 8 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients14.5 oz canned coconut milk* well shaken3 Tablespoon coconut sugar, maple syrup or sweetener of choice2 ripe bananasChocolate Dip:8 oz dark chocolate (72%), roughly chopped¾ cup coconut oil½ cup toasted almonds, roughly chopped Instructions Combine coconut milk, coconut sugar and banana in a. blender. Process until smooth. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Insert wooden popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 5 hours or until solid.To make chocolate dip: Place chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a heat-proof bowl. Set over a pot of simmer water, creating a bain-marie (double boiler). Melt chocolate over low heat. Stir to combine. Once chocolate has melted, remove from heat.Dip frozen ice bars into melted chocolate dip mixture. Immediately sprinkle with chopped almonds. Enjoy immediately or store in the freezer until ready to eat. Notes Full-fat coconut milk will result in a creamier popsicle. You may use “light coconut milk” or “reduced fat coconut milk.” However, the resulting popsicle will be a bit icy. Add more coconut flavor by garnishing chocolate dipped popsicle with toasted shredded coconut or coconut flakes. Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DessertCuisine: American, FilipinoKeyword: vegan coconut popsicles, banana coconut pops, chocolate banana coconut popsicle, coconut milk dessert Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Rochelle @ Oh So Sweet Baker says: January 21, 2015 MMMM…. I really want some now these banana pops. And there is no such thing as coconut overboard. I would of sprinkled some almonds and coconut on the top, coconut is good! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 Thanks Rochelle! Glad to know coconut overboard doesn’t exist! I’ll have to add shredded coconut next time I make this! :)
Connie @ Sprig and Flours says: January 21, 2015 These ice pops are making me yearn for warm weather. I’m living in Boston right now, where 40 degrees is considered a warm day this time of year, but I was born and raised in California, where winter doesn’t really exist! I love the design of these pops and the flavors are right up my ally! Coconut milk in dessert is my weakness. Pinned (: Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 Yes, winter doesn’t happen in California! Yesterday the high was 80! Thanks Connie! :)
Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire says: January 21, 2015 ive been craving summer sun as well. I miss being able to take photos at 6pm. I hate having to rush through the morning and get photos done. These Popsicles look divine I could probably eat three or four of them in a row, too! Pinning! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 I hate the rush! But I’ve learned to be a little more organized so I can work faster and get those photos taken! :) THANKS, Amanda!
Jen+@+baked+by+an+Introvert says: January 22, 2015 How I long for summer! I despise the dreary winter months. It depresses me. Buuutttt. These ice pops make me so happy! Love the banana and coconut flavors! I’m going to eat 2 or 3, okay maybe 4. Who’s counting… Reply
Kaylene @ The Links Site says: January 22, 2015 It is the middle of summer here in Australia (35C/95F degrees today) so these cool treats look very inviting! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 One of these winters, I will have to fly out to Australia and enjoy the summer there!
Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble says: January 22, 2015 I absolutely love how much coconut you used in these pops! I probably would have done the overkill of toasted coconut on mine, but that’s because I don’t know when to stop. and yes to the picture taking past 3 o clock!! :) Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 Thanks Kathleen! I’m a coconut-holic! I can’t wait for longer days and longer photographing times! :)
Thalia+@+butter+and+brioche says: January 22, 2015 Its summer here in Australia so these banana and coconut ice pops are just perfect! I love how surprisingly healthy there are too! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 Thanks Thalia! I’m so jealous you’re already in summer! I just have to wait a couple more months :)
Sarah | Broma Bakery says: January 23, 2015 These. These these these these these. Like, everything about them is perfect. You make me want to get an ice cream stick mold like yesterday. If I could pin them 20 times, I would :) Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 26, 2015 lol THANKS Sarah! You need a mold…pronto! I can only imagine all the chocolatey frozen treats you’d whip up!
Sarah+@+Savoring+Spoon says: January 23, 2015 This is AMAZING. It is never too early in the year for popsicles, especially creamy ones made with coconut milk and dipped in chocolate! Pinned! Reply
Azu says: January 25, 2015 Love the idea for this popsicles, they look so yummy! Besides they are made with healthy and natural ingredients. Pinned! Reply
Trish says: January 27, 2015 I made some popsicles today too! ha! Oh man…. sooooooo ready for summer. And YES, taking photos beyond early afternoon sounds like a dream at this point. :) Trish Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 27, 2015 I’m excited to see what you made! I took at peek at your site and I’m in love… almond milk chai with whiskey and orange? Hello, new bff! :)
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says: January 28, 2015 I think the toasted almonds sound like just the right touch to complement the coconut and bananas. I could also eat 3 in one sitting! I’m itching for summer like crazy – what’s with the light disappearing so early!? Reply
mikayla says: February 15, 2015 this looks absolutely perfect. i’m trying this with vegan chocolate very soon because now my mouth is watering. Reply