These freezer pops would make a great, healthy after-school snack while afternoon temperatures soar into the 90s. The bananas give this recipe a creamy texture without the fat.

Banana-y Chocolate Freezer Pops

4 cups milk, non or low fat

1 (3 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix

2 mashed bananas

1 (3 1/2 ounce) box sugar-free instant chocolate pudding mix

18 disposable drink cups, 3 ounce size

18 frozen pop sticks or plastic spoons

Make space in the freezer.

In small bowl, combine 2 cups milk and vanilla pudding mix. blend until very smooth. Add bananas and mix about 1 minute, until well-incorporated.

Combine remaining 2 cups milk and chocolate pudding mix in another bowl. Mix until well-blended.

Pour half banana mixture into bottom of cups. Layer all chocolate mixture on top of banana mixture. Spoon remaining banana mixture on top of the chocolate layer. If desired, stir gently with fork to make marbled appearance.

Freeze slightly, about 15 minutes. Insert sticks or spoons and freeze until firm, at least 3 hours.

To serve, peel away cups.

Note: Add fresh, pureed berries or frozen, thawed pureed berries for a pretty color and to make this snack more vitamin packed. Serves 18.