# DIY Frozen Chocolate Bananas This Recipe Transforms the Popular Fruit into a Delicious Dessert By Jessica Marren | Published 2013-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-chocolate-bananas References: [epicurious](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Frozen-Chocolate-Bananas-240064) Frozen chocolate bananas are an incredibly simple recipe that incorporate basic ingredients to yield a satisfying frozen snacks. If you're looking for a [healthy alternative to ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yasso-frozen-greek-yogurt-bars) this summer, try one of these [rich and creamy cool desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trfr-frozen-fruit-snacks). To make [frozen chocolate bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-cream-dubai-chocolate) you will need rip bananas, dark chocolate, granola, pecans, walnuts or sprinkles. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the peeled bananas on top. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for 20 minutes. While the bananas are freezing melt the chocolate in the microwave. Roll each frozen banana in the chocolate and then sprinkle with nut topping. Place bananas back in the freezer for another 30 minutes until the chocolate is solid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Healthy Frozen Treats:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop healthy frozen treats as an alternative to ice cream. - **DIY Snacks:** Companies can innovate by promoting DIY snack options that are easy to make and customizable. - **Non-dairy Desserts:** There is a growing demand for non-dairy options that companies can capitalize on by developing non-dairy dessert alternatives. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can innovate by offering healthy, DIY snack options that align with current consumer trends. - **Health and Wellness:** Companies in the health and wellness industry can take advantage of the trend towards healthy frozen treats by developing innovative and nutritious options. - **Plant-based Food:** The trend towards non-dairy desserts presents an opportunity for companies in the plant-based food industry to develop creative and delicious alternatives to traditional dairy-based desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-frozen-bananas.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Banana Slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-frozen-fruit-banana-slices.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Peanut Bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tru-fru-2.md) - [Dipped Frozen Banana Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-banana-bites.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Frozen Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-strawberry.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Frozen Fruit Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hersheys-frozen-fruit.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Grapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-dipped-frozen-grapes.md) - [Frozen Yogurt Bark Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benna-yogurt-bark.md)