Creating chocolate-covered frozen bananas is simple. Follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Bananas: Peel the bananas and cut them in half, or leave them whole if preferred. If you’re cutting them in half, consider inserting a popsicle stick into each half for easier handling.

2. Freeze the Bananas: Place the banana pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure they do not touch. Freeze for about 1-2 hours, or until completely firm.

3. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using). Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.

4. Dip the Bananas: Remove the frozen bananas from the freezer. Dip each banana half in the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let the excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.

5. Add Toppings (optional): Before the chocolate hardens, sprinkle your desired toppings over the coated banana pieces.

6. Set the Bananas: Return the chocolate-covered bananas to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat the dipping process for all banana pieces.

7. Final Freeze: Place the baking sheet back into the freezer for another 30 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the chocolate to set completely.

8. Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the bananas from the freezer. Enjoy immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the freezer for later.

By following these steps, you can create delicious chocolate-covered frozen bananas that everyone will love!