Frozen banana facts for kids
A frozen banana
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Main ingredients | Bananas, yogurt, chocolate |
Frozen bananas are a super yummy and cool dessert! Imagine a ripe banana on a stick, frozen solid. Then, it's usually dipped in melted chocolate or creamy yogurt. To make them even better, people often add fun toppings. These can be crunchy nuts, colorful sprinkles, sweet sugar, or crushed cookies. They are a popular treat, especially when it's warm outside!
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The Sweet History of Frozen Bananas
Who Invented the Frozen Banana?
The story of the frozen banana begins in sunny Orange County, California. A man named Don Phillips, often called the "frozen banana king," started it all. He opened the very first frozen banana stand around 1940. His shop was called "The Original Frozen Banana." It was located on the Balboa Peninsula.
A New Banana King Emerges
Years later, in 1963, Don Phillips' shop had closed. That's when Bob Teller came along. Bob had been selling frozen bananas at the Arizona State Fair. He decided to open his own stand, "The Original Banana Rolla Rama." It was right across the street from Phillips' old shop.
During the colder months, Bob would take his banana trailer to different county fairs. A few years later, Don Phillips passed away. Bob Teller then bought Phillips' business. This helped him open even more frozen banana stands.
The Balboa Island Tradition
Another person, Bob Fitch, also helped make frozen bananas famous. He created his own version in the 1950s on Balboa Island. He bought the spot where Don Phillips' shop was. Bob Fitch renamed it "Sugar and Spice." He sold the building around 1978 or 1979. Today, frozen bananas are still a big tradition on Balboa Island.
See also
In Spanish: Plátanos congelados para niños
