Bring On Summer Treats

Candy-Coated Bananas

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

■4 medium bananas, peeled and halved horizontally
■2 1/2 cups Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal (crushed to 1 1/4 cups)
■1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried fruits or flaked coconut
■1 package (16 oz.) vanilla-flavored candy coating or vanilla-almond bark
■8 ice cream sticks


How to make them:




1.Place banana pieces on foil-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until needed.
2.In shallow dish combine KELLOGG’S RICE KRISPIES cereal and fruit. Set aside.
3.With adult help, in small saucepan melt candy coating according to package directions. Remove from heat. Pour into another shallow dish.
4.Remove bananas from freezer and insert an ice-cream stick into cut end of each banana piece. Dip banana halves into melted candy coating, letting excess drip off. Roll in cereal mixture until evenly coated. Return to baking sheet. Freeze for 15 minutes. Transfer to airtight container. Freeze for 2 hours to 1 week. Let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.