Sunday, May 6, 2012

Frozen Banana S'mores


Why is it when you have to work all through the weekend the weather is gorgeous, the sky is crystal blue and your just itching to play hooky from work (ha can't do that in the military its called AWOL).  All your hoping for is when the next weekend rolls around the weather is just as gorgeous.  Um yeah finally Saturday came and so did the grey sky with rain showers through out the weekend.

Unfortunately it was the last weekend for Cherry Blossom viewing at Hirosaki Castle also called Golden Week in Japan, because of the constant rain showers we decided to forgo the 2 1/2 hour drive and just stick near base and take some photos around Misawa AFB.  At least the base has hundreds of cherry blossom trees planted on every sidewalk and park.



                                                                                                 

The dreary weather can't stop me from making my weekend dessert today. I needed something to brighten up my weekend and Chocolate frozen bananas seemed perfect, simple and guilt free. Plus its so easy to be creative with toppings I had so many different ideas. Coconut, almonds, sprinkles etc.  But the little light bulb went off in my head and I thought ooh why not do a S'mores inspired banana. Dark chocolate, graham crackers, and melted marshmallow....Yes please!

What toppings would you use?


Frozen Banana S'mores
By Oishii Treats

Utensils
8 Wooden Skewers (shorten to 5-6 inches)
1 Cookie Sheet
Wax paper
Plastic zip lock bag
1 Large Container

Ingredients 
4 Large Ripe Bananas (cut in half)
3 Cups Dark chocolate chips
1 Teaspoon Coconut oil (to thin out chocolate)
Graham crackers (about 12 crackers or one package from the box, crushed and crumbled)
1 Jar of Marshmallow Fluff

 Next take your bananas that were cut in half and skewer each one with a wooden dowel. Place on your cookie sheet lined with wax paper and freeze for 1 hour. This will help the stick adhere to the banana, so when the time comes to add chocolate and toppings the added weight won't cause the stick to slide out.

Next take your chocolate and melt in a medium glass bowl in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.  stir every 30 seconds to keep from burning the chocolate. Add the coconut oil and blend well.

Remove your bananas from the freezer and set up your assembly line.  Take your banana and dip into the chocolate, use your spatula to help cover the banana completely. Remove excess chocolate lightly with your spatula and immediately dip into your crumbled graham crackers. Times like this I wish I had my nephew here to help dip the bananas in the toppings he would have so much fun with it.


Set on your cookie sheet and repeat with the rest of your bananas.
After all your bananas have been dipped in chocolate and graham crackers.  Heat your marshmallow fluff in the microwave for 30 seconds and add to a zip lock bag.  


Cut a tiny hole in the corner and holding one end of your banana on a stick, pipe the warm marshmallow fluff onto your chocolate covered bananas. Twirl the stick the same time your pipping to create a swirl all down the banana. Set back down onto your cookie sheet and put back in the freezer for 4 more hours.


Honestly my hubby couldn't wait the whole 4 hours, about 2 hours later he was asking for a banana and I gave in.  The banana wasn't completely frozen yet but still amazing! Once your bananas are frozen move them to a air tight container to keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. 





35 comments:

  1. Bea-utiful! The blossoms and the bananas!!

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  2. This is such an awesome idea! I love frozen bananas and s'mores are always wonderful. Tasty combo!

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    1. thanks, couldn't remember the last time I had both so i made something to satisfy the two cravings = )

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  3. Oh my stars, these look so yummy! I used to love getting "monkey tails" at the fair growing up. I love the s'more idea.

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    1. haha monkey tails, I don't think I ever heard them called that. I've always seen them advertised as frozen bananas. But monkey tails sound more fun.

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  4. Those are so cute and tasty. Frozen bananas and chocolate are always a great treat and fairly healthy :-)

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    1. everything in moderation right? at least your getting something good from the banana and even the 1 oz dark chocolate on the banana : )

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  5. oh they look so delish!!! I love the s'mores toppings, what a clever idea!!! Have a great day, hon =))

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  6. What a fun, easy, and TASTY treat! Such a great idea! Thanks!

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  7. Thanks Jessica. It was fun to make : )

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  8. Trees in bloom are beautiful and those frozen bananas? Yum!

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    1. Thanks, I love the cherry blossom trees, but they lose there flowers so fast.

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  9. These look delicious...what a great idea! It hasn't stopped raining in England for about a month, but when the sun finally comes out I might have to make these :-)

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    1. oh no, I hope it stops raining soon. I know what its like when it just wont stop raining for weeks straight or stop snowing :P Here's hoping for some sunshine your way =)

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  10. Yum Yum YuM! These look too good to be true! What a healthy alternative :)

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  11. We used to call them "monkey tails" too! Bananas dipped in chocolate - who wouldn't like that? Add graham crackers and marshmallows and there will be fight for the last one! YUM!

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  12. lol oh yeah I already have my eye on the last one. Gonna have to beat the hubby to it.

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  13. YUM! I bet my sons love this awesome delights! I'm sure they would love to make these themselves too! Can't wait to show them this post! Have a nice day, Neshanne! :)

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    1. Hi Kit, always love it when you stop by : ) It would be such a fun treat to make with kids, makes me wish I lived closer to my nephew and niece.

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  14. Oh my goodness, this is genius!! I only had smores for the first time last year, and I love looking at different variations. This is great!!

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    1. oh my goodness first time having S'mores was last year their awesome aren't they.

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  15. My son will be very happy seeing these treats! And I might try to encourage him to make some on his own...

    Love all your food ideas! Here I am being I'm your latest follower :D

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    1. I hope your son enjoys making them, you could diffidently use his favorite candy to decorate the chocolate covered bananas. So happy that you like everything =) looking forward to swapping recipes with you : )

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  16. What a lovely recipe!!! I am definitely going to try this soon.

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  17. I'm going to make this soon with my children! I have been making chocolate covered strawberries and completely forgot about banana! Thanks for your recipe - I can't wait to try this soon!

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    1. Yum chocolate covered strawberries great, hope you guys have fun making them =)

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  18. Brilliant!!! Absolutely brilliant! I want one right.now.

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    1. Thank you! I'm sad just ate the last one last night lol

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  19. Oh my goodness, these look delicious! Will definitely be making these in the very near future.

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