Best 2 Banana Ghosts And Berry Ghouls Recipes
Calling all spooky foodies! Halloween is just around the corner, and it's time to get creative in the kitchen. This article features two frightfully fun recipes that are perfect for a Halloween party or a spooky family dinner: Banana Ghosts and Berry Ghouls.
Our Banana Ghosts are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of bananas with a touch of whimsy. Simply peel bananas, dip them in melted white chocolate, and decorate with chocolate chips to create adorable little ghosts. For a healthier option, try our Berry Ghouls. These spooky snacks are made with fresh berries, yogurt, and granola, and they're a great way to get your kids excited about eating fruit.
Both recipes are easy to make and require minimal ingredients, making them perfect for busy families or anyone who wants to add a touch of Halloween magic to their meals. So gather your ingredients, put on your aprons, and let's get cooking!
BANANA GHOSTS WITH PEANUT BUTTER DIP
These frozen banana ghosts are a fun Halloween snack that's also super easy. They're great with the sweet and creamy peanut butter dip made extra spooky with a spider web piped from melted chocolate. Feel free to add apple and pear slices as well as graham crackers to round out the platter with more dipping options. The ghosts and dip can be made ahead but the dip will firm up when chilled, so be sure remove it from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Start the ghosts: Line a baking sheet with parchment and make room for it in your freezer. Peel the bananas and cut in half crosswise, then lengthwise for 8 pieces total. Insert 1 stick in the short, flat side of each; arrange on the prepared baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the dip: Combine the cream cheese and brown sugar in a food processor; process until light and very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides then add the peanut butter, yogurt and vanilla. Process, scraping down the sides halfway through, until very light and smooth, 1 to 2 minutes more. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Combine the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50-percent power in 15 second increments, stirring in between, until melted, about 60 seconds total. Transfer to a resealable sandwich bag, twist to close like a pastry bag and snip a small corner. Pipe concentric circles on the surface of the dip. Drag a toothpick through the circles, starting from the center and working your way out, to create a spider web design. Add a few candy spiders, if desired.
- Finish the ghosts: Once the bananas are frozen, combine the white chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons coconut oil in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and melt, stirring until very smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Hold a frozen banana over the bowl and spoon white chocolate over the top, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Return to the parchment-lined baking sheet and press in 3 chocolate chips, flat-sides up, to make 2 eyes and a mouth. Repeat with the remaining bananas and chocolate chips. Return to the freezer until the white chocolate is hardened, at least 15 minutes, up to 4 hours.
FROZEN BANANA GHOSTS
Bananas taste spookily like creamy ice cream when frozen in ghostly robes of white chocolate - quick and easy, with just 4 ingredients
Provided by Jane Hornby
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 10m
Yield Makes 8 ghosts
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a small bowl, gently melt the chocolate either in the microwave - in short bursts on high or over a pan of simmering water (make sure the bowl isn't touching the water). Set aside for a moment while you get the bananas ready.
- Peel the bananas, cut in half, and push a lolly stick into the middle of each piece. Spread the coconut out in a shallow bowl. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment, and make sure there is room for the tray in the freezer.
- Using a pastry brush, coat a banana half in chocolate, letting excess drip away. Sprinkle with plenty of the coconut until coated, then set it on the prepared sheet. Now add two chocolate eyes and a mouth, and if you like, cut a few little eyebrows from the chocolate drops too. Freeze the lollies for at least 4 hrs, and up to a week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 0.5 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your ghosts will be.
- Use a variety of berries: This will give your ghouls a colorful and festive look.
- Get creative with the decorations: You can use edible markers to draw faces on the ghosts, or you can add sprinkles or chopped nuts for a spooky touch.
- Make it a family activity: This is a great recipe to make with kids. They'll love helping you decorate the ghosts and ghouls.
Conclusion:
These banana ghosts and berry ghouls are a fun and easy Halloween treat that's sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They're also a healthy alternative to candy, so you can feel good about serving them to your family and friends. So get creative and have fun making these spooky treats!
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