Double Chocolate Vegan Cake Pops

Ingredients

• 2 Ripe banana (Preferably very ripe)
• Powdered PB2 (Add a small amount by sprinkling; the quantity is not specified. Used as a flour substitute.)
• Cocoa powder (A few generous sprinkles; quantity not specified)
• Vegan chocolate chips or chunks (Quantity not specified; melt for coating the cake pops)
• Salt (Optional; a pinch to sprinkle on top immediately after coating with chocolate)
• Parchment paper (For placing the dipped cake pops on)

Steps

1. 1

   Peel the bananas and mash them with a fork or similar utensil until very smooth, with a consistency similar to baby food.

2. 2

   Sprinkle the powdered PB2 over the mashed banana and mix until incorporated.

3. 3

   Add the cocoa powder and mix again until a thick, chocolate-colored dough forms.

4. 4

   Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls of your preferred size and place them on a plate.

5. 5

   Place the balls in the freezer for about 10–15 minutes.

6. 6

   While they freeze, melt the chocolate in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. The author notes that she prefers this method to using the microwave, but does not specify a particular melting method.

7. 7

   Remove the balls from the freezer. Dip each one in the melted chocolate until coated.

8. 8

   Place each cake pop on parchment paper to prevent it from sticking to the bowl.

9. 9

   Immediately sprinkle a pinch of salt on top, before the coating hardens. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

The written description indicates 1 banana, but the video transcript indicates 2 and also explains that it makes four large cake pops; the transcript was followed to reflect the preparation shown. No quantities are provided for the PB2, cocoa, or chocolate. The description mentions about 15 minutes of freezing, while the audio specifies approximately 10–15 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• vegan
• dairy-free
• egg-free
• gluten-free
• no-bake
• frozen
• chocolate