Nothing says summer like a frozen treat. This is a fun, homemade treat that you can whip up in no time. Yes, we are aware that this is banana covered in chocolate, but at least it is fruit. It verges on healthy? Chocolate is good for you right? In moderation? It is fun to make, and definitely something that the kids can do and will love to help you with. We used Jimmies (hundreds and thousands) to cover our frozen bananas, but you could use chopped nuts, coconut, whatever you want to cover them, or you could leave them as is.

Chocolate-coated frozen Bananas

Ingredients

* Bananas

* 1 bag milk or semisweet chocolate chips

* 3 Tablespoons vegetable/canola oil

* corn dog sticks (or popsicle sticks)

* jimmies (hundreds and thousands)

Instructions

1. Peel some bananas and insert a stick. The bananas will most likely start to break, but it is okay, when they are frozen and covered in chocolate, you will never know. Put the bananas in the freezer and then let them freeze completely. Two hours?

2. After the bananas are completely frozen, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave. Follow the directions on the bag for melting in the microwave. Add the vegetable oil and mix completely. The oil thins out the chocolate and helps it set.

3. Cover the banana in chocolate.

4. Sprinkle with jimmies and put them back in the freezer to set completely.

5. Once they are frozen solid, they are ready for eating.

Tip: To keep the banana from cracking put the stick in the banana before peeling. Then you get a nice clean looking banana to dip!