Q1: What is the absolute, number one secret to getting the chocolate to stick to a frozen banana without it cracking?

The secret is to work quickly and to let the chocolate set at room temperature for a few minutes before you put it back in the freezer. Dipping a very cold, frozen banana into warm chocolate can sometimes cause the shell to crack due to the rapid temperature change. Letting it sit for just 5-10 minutes on the counter allows the temperatures to equalize a bit more gently.

Q2: How do I make a marshmallow web or bandage that is stretchy and not just a big, sticky mess?

There are two main secrets! First, and most importantly, you must let your melted marshmallows cool down for a minute or two after you have microwaved them. When they are very hot, they are just a sticky liquid. As they cool, they will become wonderfully stretchy and pliable . Second, it is absolutely essential to liberally spray your hands or your spoon with a nonstick cooking spray . This will prevent the marshmallow from sticking and will allow you to stretch it into those beautiful, thin, bandage-like strands.

Q3: Can I make these Halloween banana pops ahead of time for a party?

Yes, these are a perfect make-ahead party treat! You can prepare them completely and store them in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to a week before your party.

Q4: What is the best kind of chocolate to use for a dipping shell?

For the easiest, most foolproof result, it is highly recommended to use a good quality chocolate melting wafer or a candy melt . They are specifically designed to melt easily and to set up with a hard, shiny finish. If you are using regular chocolate chips, as this recipe suggests, stirring in about 1 teaspoon of coconut oil is a fantastic trick that will help it to melt more smoothly and to create a beautiful, glossy shell.

Q5: What are the best kind of bananas to use for freezing?

You want to use bananas that are perfectly ripe (with a few brown spots on the peel for the best, sweetest flavor), but are still firm to the touch. Bananas that are overly ripe and mushy will be very difficult to skewer and will not have the best texture once they are frozen.

Banana Mummies (The Perfect Halloween Treat!)

An easy, no-bake recipe for a fun and healthy-ish Halloween treat, ‘Banana Mummies.’ This kid-friendly project features banana halves that are frozen on skewers and then dipped in melted semisweet chocolate. After the chocolate sets, the ‘mummy’ look is created by stretching melted marshmallow into thin threads and wrapping them around the chocolate-covered bananas. The spooky treats are finished with two candy eyeballs.

Author: Grace

Ingredients

4 bananas, peeled
8 skewers or popsicle sticks
4 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate
16 candy eyeballs
8 large marshmallows

Instructions

Cut each peeled banana in half crosswise and insert a skewer into the cut end of each half.
Place the banana halves on a parchment-lined plate or baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour, until firm.
Microwave the chopped semisweet chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, until it is completely melted and smooth.
Dip each frozen banana in the melted chocolate to coat. Press two candy eyeballs onto each banana.
Place the chocolate-covered bananas back on the parchment-lined plate and let them set for about 10 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the 8 marshmallows for 10 to 15 seconds, until they are puffed. Stir until smooth and let the mixture cool slightly.
Using a spoon or your fingers, scoop up some of the melted marshmallow. It will stretch into a thread; wrap these threads around the chocolate-covered bananas to create a ‘mummy bandage’ effect.
Transfer the finished ‘mummies’ to a parchment-lined plate and return them to the freezer to firm up before serving.

Notes

This is a very easy no-bake treat that is perfect for a Halloween party or as a fun activity to make with kids.
Freezing the bananas on skewers first is a crucial step that makes them firm and easy to dip in the warm chocolate without becoming mushy.
The stretched marshmallow creates a realistic and spooky mummy bandage effect.

Find it online: https://www.eatswithsoul.com/banana-mummies/