Frozen Chocolate Dipped Banana:

Take frozen banana an octave higher by leaving it whole for the freezing process. Remove and drizzle on four, melted DARK chocolate Hershey's Kisses for less than 200 calories OR press mini-chocolate chips into the side of the banana (frozen or unfrozen banana both work well).

The dark chocolate may render a few heart-healthy benefits.
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Chocolate Covered Banana Pops
Servings: 6

1 package (6 ounce) semisweet chocolate chips
3 bananas
6 wooden craft sticks

Pour chocolate chips into micro wave safe bowl. Heat on medium high powder for 1 minute. Stir and heat at 30 second intervals until melted. Cut bananas in half widthwise.

Insert 1 craft stick into each cut end. Dip each banana half into melted chocolate. Lay on waxed paper lined cookie sheet or plate. Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until set. Eat immediately or store in freezer in plastic freezer bags.
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Polka Dotted Bananas
Servings: 1

1 Banana
Chocolate Chips
Brown Sugar

Push chocolate chips into a banana. This creates the polka dot effect. Sprinkle with brown sugar to your preference. Microwave until brown sugar is bubbly and the chocolate chips have melted.