Frozen Banana Yoghurt Lollies

If you love yoghurt and banana as much as I do, you'll understand how easy it is to get carried away at the supermarket and come home with far too many. Luckily, there's fun and tasty way to use them up - Banana Yoghurt Lollies. They're super simple to make, wonderfully delicious and completely guilt-free. Perfect as a light pudding or a refreshing snack, these frozen lollipops are especially satisfying on a hot summer's day.

This recipe was inspired by my Frozen Banana and Coconut Dessert, which many of you enjoyed. The idea is just as quick and fuss-free: whip up a batch in minutes, pop them in the freezer and in 5-6 hours you'll have creamy, crunchy, fruity lollipops ready to enjoy.

Why you'll love these Banana Yoghurt Lollies

The beautiful of this recipe is its texture and flavour. You get the softness of banana pieces, the creaminess of Greek yoghurt, the crunch of roasted peanuts and the slightly chewy bite of toasted coconut flakes. Drizzled with honey, all the flavours balance perfectly in one frozen treat.

Ingredients

To keep things simple, I use just a handful of ingredients - each adding its own texture and taste:

• Banana - chopped into small pieces for natural sweetness and softness.
• Greek yoghurt - I always use full-cream Greek yoghurt for a rich, creamy texture.
• Honey - just a drizzle to add a gentle sweetness.
• Roasted and salted peanuts - for a crunch and a little savoury contrast.
• Roasted coconut flakes - lightly chewy, with a toasty nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with banana.

How to make Banana Yoghurt Lollies

You'll be surprised at how quick and easy these are to prepare.

Start by mixing the chopped bananas, Greek yoghurt and honey in a bowl. Prepare the peanuts and coconut in two separate bowls, this makes it easier when you assemble the lollipops.

I find silicone lollipop moulds work best. To make things less messy, I put the yoghurt mixture into a piping bag with a wide opening so the banana pieces can slide through easily. If you don't have a piping bag, a spoon works just as well.

Pipe or spoon a layer of the yoghurt mixture into each mould, then sprinkle in some peanuts and coconut flakes. Add another layer of yoghurt mixture, followed by more peanuts and coconut. Continue layering until the moulds are filled.

Close the moulds, insert the sticks and place them in the freezer for 5-6 hours until fully set. If you're freezing them overnight, let them sit at room temperature for a couple minutes before serving so they soften slightly.

A healthy frozen treat anytime

We always keep a few of these Banana Yoghurt Lollies in the freezer and I often enjoy one after dinner as a lighter pudding. They're creamy, crunchy, fruity and refreshing, everything you want from a homemade summer dessert.

Once you've tried them, you'll see why they've become one of our favourite freezer snacks. They're quick to prepare, family-friendly and a great way to use up bananas and yoghurt.