Description
These Healthy Halloween Banana Ghosts are a fun and festive treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Made with fresh bananas dipped in creamy white chocolate and decorated with candy eyes and raisins to create ghostly faces, they are easy to make, naturally sweet, and a healthier alternative to typical Halloween candy.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Ghosts
- 4 medium bananas
- 8 bamboo skewers or popsicle sticks
Toppings
- 3/4 bag white chocolate baking chips (approximately 6 ounces)
- 16 candy eyes
- 8 raisins (for the mouth)
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Cut the bananas in half and insert a bamboo skewer or popsicle stick into each half. Arrange the banana halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze Bananas: Place the tray of prepared bananas in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours until they are completely frozen solid, which helps the chocolate coating adhere better.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate baking chips by heating for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir well until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Bananas in Chocolate: Remove the bananas from the freezer and quickly dip each frozen banana half into the melted white chocolate, using a knife to evenly spread the chocolate over the entire surface for full coverage.
- Add Decorations: Immediately place candy eyes on the coated bananas to create ghostly eyes, and press raisins in place for the mouth. Use any remaining chocolate to drizzle over the bananas for extra decoration.
- Final Freeze: Return the decorated banana ghosts to the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set and firm up before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve these fun and healthy Halloween banana ghosts chilled for a spooky treat everyone will love.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to ensure they hold their shape when frozen and dipped.
- Work swiftly when dipping bananas in chocolate to prevent melting.
- You can substitute candy eyes with mini chocolate chips or edible markers if preferred.
- Store leftover banana ghosts in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 days.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle crushed nuts or colored sugar on the chocolate before it sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 banana ghost
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
