Halloween banana pops made with three ingredients, half a banana on a stick dipped in sweetened Greek yogurt and rolled in orange and black sprinkles, then frozen. Makes 6.

halloween banana pops dipped in greek yogurt and rolled in orange and black sprinkles with a bite taken out of it

Three ingredients, a freezer, and roughly ten minutes of actual work. Bananas, Greek yogurt, and whatever sprinkles you can find in the seasonal aisle. My kid-at-a-party version has orange and black sprinkles, and the ghost version further down takes two chocolate chips and about four extra seconds per pop.

Halloween banana pops are banana halves on popsicle sticks dipped in Greek yogurt, rolled in Halloween sprinkles or decorated with chocolate chip faces, then frozen until solid. Each pop has 111 calories and 4 grams of protein, and they need at least 2 hours in the freezer to set.

I posted these in July 2024 and they’re the thing I make when I want something on the table for a party that isn’t another bowl of fun-size candy bars. Not instead of the candy. Alongside it.

If you’re building a Halloween spread, I’d also make my Halloween Chocolate Covered Apples, Pumpkin Cake Pops, and Greek Yogurt Bark.

yogurt dipped banana pops on popsicle sticks freezing on parchment paper

Why You’ll Love These

Three ingredients you already have. Bananas, yogurt, sprinkles. The popsicle sticks are the only thing you might need to go buy.
Kids can do the whole thing. Dipping and sprinkling is the entire skill set. This is as much an activity as a recipe.
They keep for a week in the freezer, so you can make them days before a party instead of the morning of.

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Amounts are in the recipe card below. These are my notes on why each one is in there.)

Bananas: ripe but still firm. Overripe bananas go mushy on the stick and won’t hold up to dipping. One banana makes two pops.
Plain Greek yogurt: thick enough to cling instead of running straight off the banana. Vanilla Greek yogurt works and you can skip the honey if you use it. Dairy free yogurt swaps in one for one.
Honey: optional and it depends on your bananas. Ripe bananas carry most of the sweetness on their own, so taste the yogurt before you commit.
Halloween sprinkles: orange and black, whatever the seasonal aisle has. Shredded coconut, granola, or mini chocolate chips all work if you’d rather have texture than color.
Popsicle sticks: the flat wooden kind. Skewers work but they’re sharper than you want around kids.

halloween banana pops with orange and black sprinkles on parchment

How to Make Halloween Banana Pops

Line a baking sheet with parchment. It has to fit flat in your freezer, so check that first.
Peel the bananas and cut each one in half crosswise. Push a popsicle stick into the cut end of each half, most of the way in but not through the top.
Stir the honey into the Greek yogurt until smooth. Taste it.
Dip each banana into the yogurt, using the back of a spoon to push the coating up the sides and get it even.
Roll or sprinkle the toppings on while the yogurt is still wet. Once it starts setting nothing sticks.
Lay them on the parchment with space between so they don’t freeze together, and freeze at least 2 hours until fully solid.

halloween banana pops with orange and black sprinkles on parchment paper

Ghost and Mummy Versions

Same base, different decoration, and worth doing if you’re feeding kids.

Ghosts: dip in the yogurt as above and skip the sprinkles. Press two mini chocolate chips in for eyes and one below for a mouth while the coating is still wet. The plain white yogurt is the whole look.

Mummies: dip, then spoon melted peanut butter or extra thick yogurt into a small zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner, and drizzle it across the pop in uneven horizontal stripes. Add two chocolate chip eyes peeking through a gap in the bandages.

Both versions freeze exactly the same way.

Tips Before You Start

Cut the bananas right before you dip. Peeled banana browns fast, and a tray of pops sitting around while you work goes grey at the edges.
Use a narrow deep cup instead of a wide bowl. You can submerge and lift in one motion instead of spooning yogurt over the sides, which is where most of the mess comes from.
Sprinkle over a plate, not the tray. Whatever falls off gets reused instead of freezing onto your parchment.

frozen yogurt banana pops stacked with a bite taken out

How to Store Halloween Banana Pops

Once they’re frozen solid, move them to a freezer-safe airtight container with parchment between the layers so the coating doesn’t stick. They hold about a week before the banana starts going soft and icy.

Take them out 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Straight from the freezer the banana is hard enough to be unpleasant, and that short thaw is the difference between a good one and a disappointing one.

Bite shot of healthy halloween yogurt banana pops stacked on top of one another.

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Halloween Banana Pops (Yogurt Dipped)

Halloween banana pops made with three ingredients, half a banana on a stick dipped in sweetened Greek yogurt and rolled in orange and black sprinkles, then frozen.

Prep Time10

Freeze Time2

Total Time2 10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: banana pops

Calories: 103kcal

Author: Bailey Campbell

Equipment

6 wood popsicle sticks

Ingredients

3 bananas
¾ cup plain greek yogurt can also use flavored greek yogurt and omit the honey
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp halloween sprinkles

Instructions

Peel the bananas and cut them in half. Insert a popsicle stick or skewer into each banana piece, making sure it’s secure.
In a bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with a bit of honey if you want some extra sweetness. This step is optional but recommended for a sweeter treat.
Dip each banana piece into the yogurt mixture, using a small spoon to help coat it evenly.
Roll the yogurt-coated banana in your choice of toppings if using. Try Halloween sprinkles, granola for crunch, mini chocolate chips for a treat, or shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
Place the banana pops on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Put the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the yogurt is fully frozen.
Once the banana pops are frozen, they’re ready to enjoy! Store any extras in a freezer-safe container for a quick and healthy snack anytime.

Notes

Store banana pops in a freezer-safe airtight container with parchment between the layers for up to one week.

Serving – Take them out 3 to 5 minutes before serving. Straight from the freezer, the banana is hard enough to be unpleasant, and that short thaw is the difference between a good one and a disappointing one.

Nutrition

The nutrition information provided is calculated based on industry-standard software and should be used as a general guide only. The information may vary depending on ingredient substitutions, cooking techniques, and individual serving sizes. It is the responsibility of the reader to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the nutritional information provided. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized medical or nutritional advice.

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