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Frozen Chocolate Banana Yogurt Clusters, like a mini ice cream bar, but much simpler and so much healthier. These treats are so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients and zero baking, nothing not to love! Frozen banana slices mixed with plain Greek yogurt, covered in chocolate, and finished with a dusting of flaky sea salt. And let your taste buds run wild with fun mix-ins. Peanut butter, pretzels, and cinnamon are just some ideas. These yogurt clusters are so delicious!
Aren’t these clusters cute and fun?! I’m sure you’re familiar with frozen yogurt, but these banana clusters are even better with sweet additions of bananas and a chocolate coating! With summer approaching and the weather steadily getting warmer, I’m feeling more and more excited about frozen treats.
Originally, I wasn’t going to share this recipe with you all. It felt like too simple of an idea and maybe not all that exciting. But then I made the clusters with some ripe bananas that needed to get used up and some Greek yogurt I had on hand. And we’ve been hooked on them ever since.
These are such a yummy snack to keep stashed away in the freezer, and they completely fulfill any “sweet-tooth” cravings! My mom, who has really been limiting her sugar intake, is especially in love with these. The combination of sweet creamy banana, dark chocolate, and vanilla is a healthier way to satisfy those chocolate cravings!
Sometime last summer I experimented with frozen fruit, specifically frozen bananas. I created and shared a very simple recipe for chocolate-covered bananas that we all love.
These clusters just build on that recipe even more. The addition of yogurt and honey makes them more of a creamy frozen treat.
Details
As you would guess, these come together easily. You’ll need ripe, but firm bananas, plain Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if you want something a little sweeter), chocolate, and coconut oil.
If you wanted to add peanut butter to some, you’ll need that too! Or any nut butter for that matter. But the nut butter is completely optional.
Now grab a cupcake mold and line it with paper liners.
Take your bananas, slice them up, and mix them with yogurt and vanilla. If you’ve decided you want a cluster that’s sweet, add honey or maple syrup to taste. I don’t usually add any sweetener, but many do prefer the added sweetness.
Do what suits you!
Next, spoon the bananas into the paper liners and freeze. Nothing needs to be perfect. These are clusters, so no pressure to make each cluster look the same! Just have fun with these.
Once the clusters are frozen, dip each into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with sea salt if desired. And that’s it! You can eat them right after covering them in chocolate, or keep them stashed away in the freezer for easy snacking!
My best tip is to try not to make the clusters too big, just 2-3 banana slices per cluster is ideal. I know it’s tempting, but if you pile these too high, things just get messy and hard to eat.
Other than that, no notes to add. These really are that simple. They’re a healthy way to enjoy dessert any time of day. Which makes us love this recipe even more!
Looking for other frozen summer recipes? Here are a few of my go-to’s.
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Fudge Pops
6 Ingredient Rice Krispie Treat Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches
Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches
Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Nonnie’s 6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Creamy Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
Lastly, if you make these Frozen Chocolate Banana Yogurt Clusters, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Frozen Chocolate Banana Yogurt Clusters
Servings: 22 clusters
Calories Per Serving: 160 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups ripe but firm banana slices
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1-4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (if you want sweeter clusters)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (optional)
- 12 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Line a cupcake mold with paper liners.2. In a bowl, mix the yogurt with the honey or maple, and vanilla. Add the banana slices and gently toss to coat. Add the peanut butter (if using). Scoop a small spoonful (3-ish banana slices) and place in the paper liners. Freeze 1-2 hours. 2. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a bowl in the microwave. Dip each frozen cluster in the chocolate and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt (if desired). Freeze until completely frozen, 2 hours. Remove from the freezer, let sit 2-3 minutes. Eat and ENJOY!
OMG, just made this tonight, already ate 4!! I dipped some peanut butter and some with chocolate, great recipe, thank you for sharing!!
Hey Vee,
Happy Monday! So glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe, thank you so much for trying it! Have a great week! xT
Yum! What a great cold treat for the summer! Thanks for this easy recipe!
Hey Mary,
Amazing!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad it was enjoyed! xT
Help! What can I substitute if I don’t have coconut oil?
Hi Elaine,
You can use butter in place of the coconut oil:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
These were delicious! I was very surprised with how quickly the yogurt started to melt while in the counter waiting to be dipped in chocolate. Agree with the other posters drizzling is probably the best bet. But great recipe – can’t wait to try with strawberries!
Hey Amy,
Happy Friday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, I love to hear that it turned out nicely for you! Xx
Love these! I cut up bananas and strawberries instead of slices. And drizzled the chocolate. A fabulous little sweet hit! Wondering.. why is the coconut oil need with the chocolate? Thanks!
Hi Pam,
Happy Wednesday!!🍊🍋 I appreciate you trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! The coconut oil helps to make the chocolate shell set:) xx
Great summer treat. I have made several times. I work with my brothers & they love them for an afternoon snack.
Hi Janie,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:)
These are so amazing! Just chucked my frozen yogurt habit for these. I used Nutella instead of peanut butter and added some chopped walnuts. Really yummy.
Hi Arleen,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:)
Loved these! I used PB2 (powdered peanut butter) and they were delicious. Dumb question …. After they’re fully frozen, how do I store leftovers?
Hey Kelly,
Fantastic!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear that it was tasty! You could store in an airtight container! xT
Made these last night (used honey, no peanut butter) They were fantastic!
Hey Jamie,
Wonderful!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xT
Made these today. They are amazing! I added peanut butter and used milk chocolate for dipping. Your recipes are SO delicious! Thank you for sharing such wonderful food!
Hi Cheryl,
Amazing!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you and thanks for trying it! Have a great weekend:) xx
Do I remove from the liner before dipping in chocolate?
Hi Kathy,
Correct:) You are not going to dip the liners in the chocolate. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This is a great recipe that I will tweak a little for the future. First, I read several comments about the chocolate getting really thick or seizing up. I think this happens as moisture from the yogurt gets into the chocolate as you are dipping. My chocolate was not salvagable. So for the rest of the bites, I melted new chocolate and just drizzled over the tops. They are still delicious and the added benefit is that you are not eating as much chocolate in each bite. The other thing I would do is to make my banana slices a bit thicker and use just one for each bite. I used two regular banana slices for each and felt it was too much.
Hey Stephanie,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing what worked well for you and your tips! So glad to hear they were enjoyed! xT
Thanks for responding to my question about using vanilla Greek yogurt and whether or not to use vanilla extra and/or honey with that (I can’t find the original comment to thank you!). I ended up using vanilla Greek yogurt, omitting the vanilla, but using 2T of honey and it was a huge hit! I was told to use more honey next time I make them so I may do that next time. Love all your recipes! Thanks again for sharing!
Hey Joanna,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! Thanks for sharing what worked well for you! xx
Seriously delicious and so easy! We’ve made these for several dinner parties and they’ve become a requested favorite!
We just made a new batch using strawberries (omit the peanut butter) and OMG even better than the bsnana! Please try it and post it!
You’ll love it I’m certain!
Thank you for all the amazing recipes!!
Hey Dianne,
Happy Sunday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it and your review!! I bet the strawberries were delicious! 🍓🫐🍉