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.

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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

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.

Nutritional 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%