Description
These Healthy Halloween Banana Ghosts are a fun and festive treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with frozen bananas dipped in creamy white chocolate and decorated with candy eyes and raisins, they are an easy and delightful snack that kids and adults will love. This no-bake recipe is quick to prepare and keeps well in the freezer for a cool Halloween delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Ghosts
- 4 medium bananas
- 3/4 bag white chocolate baking chips (about 6 oz)
- 16 candy eyes
- 8 raisins (for the mouth)
- 8 bamboo skewers or popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and cut each one in half. Insert a bamboo skewer or popsicle stick into each banana half. Place the prepared bananas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
- Freeze Bananas: Put the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the banana halves for 1-2 hours until they are fully frozen and firm. This is important so the chocolate coating will stick properly and not melt the bananas.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the white chocolate baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Be careful to avoid overheating, which can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Coat the Bananas: Remove the frozen bananas from the freezer. Dip each banana half into the melted white chocolate, using a knife if needed to spread the chocolate evenly and cover the entire banana surface. Work quickly to prevent melting.
- Decorate the Ghosts: Immediately after coating, press two candy eyes onto each banana to create the ghost’s eyes. Use two raisins to form the mouth on each banana. If there is any remaining melted chocolate, drizzle it over the bananas for extra decoration.
- Final Freeze: Place the decorated banana ghosts back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least another 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these spooky treats straight from the freezer for a healthy, fun Halloween snack that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
Notes
- For best results, use ripe but firm bananas so they hold their shape well when freezing.
- You can substitute the candy eyes with mini chocolate chips or draw eyes using edible markers.
- If white chocolate is unavailable, consider using yogurt melts as a healthier alternative.
- Store leftover banana ghosts in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- To melt chocolate without a microwave, use a double boiler method stirring frequently until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana ghost
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
