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Banana Crunch Pops

Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.

Yield: 8 servings

Serving Size: 1/2 banana

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Freeze Time: at least 2 hours

Note: This recipe is best prepared the night before the hike.

Ingredients:

  • 4 firm ripe bananas
  • 1 container (6–8 ounces) low-fat or fat-free yogurt— any flavor
  • 1-1/2 cups of crunchy cereal
  • 8 wooden sticks with rounded ends

Equipment:

  • 2 shallow bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wax paper
  • Plastic wrap or aluminum foil
  • Knife
  • Zip-top bags
Nutrition Facts:
Calories:
100    
Total Fat
1g
Protein
2g
Saturated Fat
0g
Sodium
80mg
Cholesterol
0mg
Vitamin A
6%
Carbohydrate
24g
Calcium
4%
Fiber
2g
Vitamin C
4%
Sugars
17g
Iron
8%

Directions:

  1. Cover baking sheet with wax paper.
  2. Place yogurt and cereal in separate shallow dishes.
  3. Peel bananas. Cut bananas crosswise in half. Insert a wooden stick in the end of each banana.
  4. Roll each banana in yogurt, then in cereal, thoroughly covering each piece.
  5. Place bananas on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
  6. Place in the freezer for about 2 hours or until firm.
  7. When frozen, wrap each banana in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place in a zip-top bag.
  8. Store in freezer

To Serve:

  • Remove the plastic wrap or aluminum foil and enjoy the banana crunch pop! Also, pack the pop with a frozen water bottle or ice pack in an insulated container to keep it cold while on the trail.

Fun Fact: Bananas are a wonderful source of potassium, a nutrient important in building muscle power and keeping your body fluids in balance.

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