Why these flavors work
Banana and orange share 256 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, banana also goes with pear, apple and rum.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate | 1 oz (28g) semisweet | 155 |
| Banana | 1 medium (118g) | 105 |
| Orange | 1 medium (131g) | 62 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 3 Bananas (large)
- 2 tbsp Orange juice
- 6 oz Chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp Crisco
- 6 Popsicle sticks
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Directions
1 Cut bananas in half and peel.
2 Insert stick.
3 Brush with orange juice.
4 Freeze until frim.
5 Combine chips and crisco over low heat until melted.
6 Cool slightly.
7 Spoon over bananas.
8 Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze until readu to eat.
9 I prefer to use a deep cup and dip the bananas to coat them.
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