Banana ghost lollies

Here's a fun healthier dessert or treat that the kids will enjoy making and everyone will enjoy eating!

Serves: 16 (makes 16 lollies)

Time to make: 15 mins , plus freezing

Ingredients

You’ll need
16 wooden sticks
spare shelf in the freezer
teaspoon, for drizzling the chocolate
4 medium–firm bananas
16 dried cranberries, for eyes
16 dark chocolate chips, for noses
¼ cup desiccated coconut
130g white chocolate

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Instructions

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1 Peel and cut the bananas in half lengthways, then halve each length crosswise to make 4 banana pieces. Cover a baking tray with baking paper and place the bananas on it.

2 Cut the cranberries in half to make the eyes for the lollies and place on a plate. Place the chocolate chips for the noses on another plate. Sprinkle coconut on a plate.

3 Break the chocolate into small pieces and place in a non-metallic bowl. Cook on high in the microwave until melted – about 45–60 seconds.

4 Use a teaspoon to drizzle each banana with chocolate. While still wet, add the eyes and noses to the ghosts, then sprinkle with half the coconut.

5 Place in the freezer for 2 hours. Push a stick up one end of the banana. Lay on a colourful board. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut (to loosely resemble cobwebs). Serve within 30 minutes of removing from the freezer.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check chocolate and chocolate chips are gluten free.
Try using just dried fruit for the ghost faces.

HFG tip

Brush a little lemon juice on the bananas if they are not going to be covered immediately.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 83 cal

Kilojoules 350 kJ

Protein 1 g

Total fat 4 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 10 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 10 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 0 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.