Frozen Banana Bites: The Ultimate Frozen Treat For Kids

Frozen Banana Bites are an easy to make snack, or treat recipe devoured by toddlers, bigger kids and adults too. I love making them together with my kids.They chose 4 variations of this yummy frozen banana treat, each with a base of Greek yogurt.

1. Key lime yogurt with crushed chocolate cookies
2. Raspberry yogurt with Chia seeds
3. Coconut yogurt with shredded coconut, and walnuts
4. Vanilla bean yogurt with crushed bran flakes.

Why Try These Frozen Banana Treats For Kids

If you’ve read any of our other snack recipes, then you know my kids never stop eating. I need to be creative with a variety of snacks, and options for making healthy choices.

I’ve shared plenty of simple and fun no-bake snacks here but come summer, always come back to these yummy frozen banana bites. They’re:

Healthy & nutritious: potassium packed bananas and creamy Greek yogurt, rich in calcium and protein rich, are the main ingredients! 

Super filling: There’s been many an afternoon after school, that these frozen banana treats have kept my hangry kids going until dinner!

Perfect for little hands: the ultimate toddler-sized frozen snack, no cutting, or breaking needed.

So versatile – you’re not limited to certain flavors. Choose their favorite yogurt, pick a topping, and you will have their next favorite snack or dessert recipe.

The perfect make ahead summer treat – but even though they’re frozen, we make these banana bites all year round!

STEPS TO MAKE FROZEN BANANA BITES

Here are the step-by-step pictures to make this healthy frozen banana treats for kids.

MORE FUN BANANA RECIPES FROM BUSY LITTLE CHEFS

• Healthy NO-EGG Banana Pancakes
• Easy Frozen Banana Bread Recipe
• Banana Muffin Tops
• Banana Split Smoothie
• 2 Banana Choc Chip Banana Bread
• Banana Praline Ice Cream
• Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
• Banana Chia Seed Pudding

Written Step-By-Step Instructions

Whichever frozen banana bites you decide to make, you need to do the following:

• Prepare the tray with parchment paper.
• Peel the top off the yogurt container, and slice the bananas.
• Place a few slices into the yogurt cup, using a fork cover them with yogurt. Then lift them out and place them on the tray.
• Add your toppings as per the specific instructions coming up.
• With toppings added, cover with plastic wrap, and put the tray or plate into the freezer.
• They’re best if frozen for 24 hours. If you take them out sooner, check they are frozen through to the middle.

Healthy Frozen Banana Treats – 4 Ways

1. KEY LIME BANANA BITES WITH CHOCOLATE GRAHAM CRACKERS

The key lime version was so fun to make with the pretty green color, and with the added crushed chocolate graham crackers on top. Which, btw, taste just like chocolate cookies. They have a sweet, tangy taste, with a cookie crunch.

My boys said this was one of their favorites. It was definitely a winner for me as well.

The key lime frozen banana treats have 3 ingredients:

• large ripe banana
• cup of key lime Greek yogurt
• chocolate graham crackers, or chocolate cookies (crushed)

Topping Instructions as follows:

• Add the chocolate graham crackers to a plastic baggie, seal and crush breaking them into small pieces.
• Sprinkle the chocolate graham crackers over the top of the yogurt-covered bananas.

2. COCONUT BANANA SNACKS WITH SHREDDED COCONUT & WALNUTS

This version is definitely for the coconut lovers out there. You will be wowed by how ah-mazing these taste.

I must say they were all yummy, but this is hands down my favorite. First of all I love coconut, then add banana, and walnuts to the mix and it’s pure heaven. I choose this for a dessert, over ice cream. It’s healthy, and it works for me if I have that dreaded sugar craving.

The coconut frozen banana snacks have 4 ingredients:

• ripe banana
• coconut yogurt
• shredded coconut
• walnut pieces

Topping Instructions:

• Sprinkle with shredded coconut, then the walnut pieces (you may need to break the walnut pieces first into smaller pieces first)

3. RED RASPBERRY BANANA TREATS WITH CHIA SEEDS

Yum yum, yum! These toddler-friendly frozen banana bites have such a delicious berry flavor. The key to making these is to use your favorite Greek yogurt flavor. So my kids chose raspberry, and it tastes so good straight out of the cup.

When you freeze it with bananas, and add the Chia seeds it becomes a special treat. I let the kids eat these for after school snacks, because they’re healthy, and can usually hold them over until dinner.

These raspberry banana treats have just 3 ingredients:

• ripe banana
• raspberry yogurt
• Chia seeds

Topping instructions:

• Once the banana is covered in the raspberry yogurt, simply sprinkle the Chia seeds over the top.

4. VANILLA BEAN BANANA BITES WITH BRAN FLAKES

If you want to go simple in flavor and keep it healthy, then this is the one for you. My boys are loving bran flakes these days, so they came up with this version. They crushed up the bran flakes, and we sprinkled them on top.

These frozen banana treats don’t pop in flavor like the other versions, but they are just as delicious. With the simple ingredients, these would be great for breakfast on the go.

These banana snacks have 3 ingredients:

• ripe banana
• vanilla bean yogurt
• bran flakes (crushed)

Topping instructions:

• Put the bran flakes into a plastic baggie and seal. Then crush and press with your fingers into small pieces.
• Sprinkle the crushed bran flakes over the top of the bananas.

Tips For Making Frozen Banana Treats for Toddlers

• Use Greek yogurt over regular. The yogurt needs to be thick, or it runs off the banana and spread throughout the tray.
• Best to let them freeze over night.
• Keep in an air tight container to store.
• Eat them within a week, as the texture of the yogurt topping will start to change and appear dry and cracking.

OTHER IDEAS FOR FROZEN BANANA TREAT RECIPES

• Roll in peanut butter, top with granola, and freeze.
• As a sweet treat – dip in melted chocolate, top with chopped almonds, and freeze.
• Dip in Greek strawberry yogurt, top with colored sprinkles, and freeze.
• Use your favorite flavor, and top them with mini chocolate chips.

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FAQS On Frozen Banana Treats

Do bananas go bad in the freezer?

Bananas will not go bad if they’re properly stored in airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Frozen bananas will maintain best quality for 2 to 3 months. If they don’t have any type of fungus, mold, or strong odor they can remain safe beyond the 2-3 months.

However, because these frozen banana treats for kids include yogurt and other toppings ingredients, For the best taste, be sure to eat them in the first 2 months. I don’t think you’ll have any problem with that!

Do frozen bananas turn brown?

Yes, frozen bananas will turn brown. Even if you keep them in air tight freezer bags, they will still turn brown. I notice them browning after they’ve been in the freezer 5-7 days. But don’t let that deter you! There are so many recipes that call for frozen bananas.

What can you make with frozen bananas?

Smoothies are best made with frozen bananas as is the ultimate frozen banana treat: banana praline ice cream.

But you can use frozen bananas in any recipe that calls for ripe bananas. Simply defrost them first, on the counter top or in the microwave, and pour any liquid away. Or you may have a recipe that incorporates this sweet banana flavoured liquid, like this frozen banana banana bread recipe.

What’s the best way to freeze bananas?

This slightly depends on what you’re using the bananas for and how much time you have. I normally slice the bananas and then spread them out in the freezer bag, before freezing. By slicing them it tends to be easier on the blender when making smoothies or ice-cream.

However, if I’m in a hurry I chuck them in the nearest available space in the freezer (this happens often!)

Can you freeze bananas in their skin?

Yes, you can definitely freeze bananas in the skin. As much as I like to have a stash of sliced frozen bananas for smoothies and ice-cream, often the bananas go in, skins and all.

In fact, this is a common practice amongst bakers for a delicious banana bread. When the banana turn a medium ripe with some browning on the peel, just put them into an airtight freezer bag. Then straight into the freezer.

The peels will turn black, and wrinkly, maybe even a little scary, but perfectly fine on the inside. To use, remove from freezer and set out at room temperature about 10 minutes. This way the skins can be removed easily.

Ready To Make These Delicious Frozen Banana Bites?

These kid-friendly frozen banana treats have been a firm favourite in our house since the toddler years, whatever the time of year!

If you try this recipe, please do let us know in the comments. Enjoy!