Banana Pops

The two-day, on-campus music festival Rites of Spring, or "Rites," is one of the most anticipated events of the year. The lineup for this year includes Wiz Khalifa, MUTEMATH, Sleigh Bells, Wick-It the Instigator, Chancellor Warhol, Tyler Hilton and many more. With great weather and a celebratory atmosphere it is a much-needed chance to put the books aside for a bit before finals begin. In accordance with the festive spirit that "Rites" embodies, the recipe for this week is a fun snack. Banana pops are an easy homemade treat that will keep you fueled throughout the weekend. Even better, make a large batch and share with friends! All ingredients may be purchased in Varsity Morgan or Varsity Towers and pretzels may be purchased at Nectar. Based upon the calculated cost per serving of each ingredient, a batch of 36 banana pops will cost you $10.56 or $0.29 per pop. For more information regarding Rites of Spring visit http://www.vanderbilt.edu/ros/.

Banana Pops

Yield: 36 pops

Total Cost: $10.56

• 3 bananas, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 2 cups chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 2.1 oz Butterfinger bar, crushed
• OREO Mini Bite Size Sandwich Cookies (3 oz bag), crushed
• 1 1.75 oz tube Planters salted peanuts, chopped
• 36 Glutino gluten free pretzels sticks

Cut bananas into 1/2-inch slices and set aside. Crush or chop each topping and place each in separate dish. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Stir chocolate and oil in small saucepan over low heat just until smooth. Let stand 15 minutes to cool.
 

Use fork to dip each banana slice into chocolate, coating the majority of the banana. Shake off excess chocolate. Roll dipped banana into topping of choice. Use hand to sprinkle more topping over banana to coat. Transfer to cookie sheet and stick a pretzel stick into the center of the banana. Freeze until firm, about 3 hours, and serve.

 

Reviews
"I like the salt from the pretzel."