Chocolate-Dipped Banana 'Dogs'

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Ripe bananas coated in melted dark chocolate and sprinkles, a fun and healthy dessert kids can make alone. This kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe bananas, dark chocolate chips, mini rainbow sprinkles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 8 min Cook: 2 min Serves 6 International cuisine 110 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Slice each banana lengthwise into 3 equal pieces, leaving the peel on one end for a 'dog' handle.
  2. Step 2: Melt 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 1 minute, stirring halfway until smooth and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Dip each banana piece into the melted chocolate, coating completely, then immediately roll in 2 tbsp mini rainbow sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.

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