Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats

Name: Frozen Chocolate Monkey Treats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 3 medium bananas; 1 cup dark chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; Optional toppings: Chopped peanuts, toasted sweetened shredded coconut and colored jimmies

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + freezing YIELD: 1-1/2 dozen.

Everyone needs a fun, friendly way for kids to play with food. These rich bites are nutty and yummy. Just coat bananas in chocolate and dip them into peanuts, sprinkles or coconut. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3 medium bananas
1 cup dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
Optional toppings: Chopped peanuts, toasted sweetened shredded coconut and colored jimmies

Directions

1. Cut each banana crosswise into 6 pieces (about 1 in. thick). Insert a toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.
2. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Dip pieces in toppings as desired; return to baking sheet. Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 treat: 72 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

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