Halloween Ghost Bananas

Name: Halloween Ghost Bananas
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 bananas (ripe); 40 g of chocolate chips; a few drops of lemons

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These ghosts are banana halves on picks decorated with melted chocolate. 🍌 It's a fruity treat on a stick that can be frozen.

Total time: 10 min
Prep: 10 min
Cook: –
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.50

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 3

servings

Estimated cost €2.00

2 bananasripe
3 ¾ tbsp chocolate chips
a few drops of lemons

Equipment

Cutting board
Spoonor piping bag
Dinner plate
Knife

Instructions

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Peel the bananas, then cut them in half to form the bodies of the little ghosts.

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Lightly brush the banana pieces with a few drops of lemon if you want them to stay nice and white.

Lightly melt the chocolate chips (in the microwave or in a double boiler for a few seconds), then, using a small spoon or a piping bag, make two eyes and a mouth on each banana half.

Place the bananas on a nice platter.
You can serve them right away or keep them chilled until serving.

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Goes well with

🎅 Christmas: all recipes

As a main

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

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For dessert

Toothy Monster Cookies

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To drink

Orange Martini Cocktails

10 minEasy

Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

85kcal

Protein1 g4%
Carbs15 g66%
Fat3 g30%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even more “ghostly” effect 👻, stick the bananas on popsicle sticks and put them in the freezer for 1 hour — you'll get deliciously spooky homemade banana-chocolate pops! 🍌❄️

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Bananas soften and darken after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Cut bananas oxidize quickly. Prepare just before serving.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Banana oxidation quickly alters color and texture.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Eaten cold, no cooking.

Variations

Serve them right away or keep them chilled.
Pipe the eyes and mouth with a piping bag.
Stick a pick into each banana half.

Mistakes to avoid

Letting the bananas brown: brush them with a few drops of lemon.
Overheating the chocolate: melt it lightly for a few seconds.
Drawing on a wet banana: pat dry before decorating.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make ghost bananas?

Peel the bananas, cut them in half, brush them with lemon, lightly melt the chocolate chips, then draw two eyes and a mouth with a spoon or a piping bag.

How do you keep the bananas from turning brown?

Lightly brush the banana pieces with a few drops of lemon juice if you want them to stay nice and white, before drawing the faces.

How do you melt the chocolate?

Lightly melt the chips in the microwave or in a double boiler for a few seconds, then use a small spoon or a piping bag to draw.

Can they be served frozen?

Yes, this fruity treat on a stick can be served right away or kept chilled until serving, or even frozen. Arrange the bananas on a nice platter.