Description
Cool homemade chocolate covered banana bites bring tropical dessert magic to kitchen counters. Sweet frozen treats offer quick satisfaction for chocolate and fruit fans looking for delightful snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) creamy nut butter (any type)
- ½ cup (85 g / 3 oz) chocolate chips (vegan option available)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) coconut oil
Instructions
- Banana Preparation: Slice ripe bananas into consistent 1/2-inch rounds and create compact sandwiches by spreading almond or peanut butter between two matching slices.
- Chocolate Melting: Combine dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 15-second intervals and stirring until achieving a glossy, smooth texture.
- Dipping Process: Submerge each banana sandwich halfway into the warm melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off smoothly.
- Setting: Arrange chocolate-coated banana bites on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal contact between pieces to prevent sticking.
- Freezing: Place the tray in the freezer for 45-60 minutes until the chocolate shell becomes completely firm and crisp, creating a delectable frozen treat.
Notes
- Banana Selection: Choose ripe, firm bananas without bruises to ensure the best texture and flavor for your bites.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Stir chocolate constantly during microwaving to prevent burning and achieve a silky-smooth coating.
- Freezing Tips: Use a flat, clean baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and create uniform, professional-looking treats.
- Storage Secrets: Store banana bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks, separating layers with wax paper to maintain their crisp chocolate shell.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg