Frozen banana bites are a healthy treat that tastes anything but! Easy to customize and fancy up, these are sure to satisfy in the best way possible.
Frozen Banana Bites
Frozen banana bites are a healthy treat that tastes anything but! Easy to customize and fancy up, these are sure to satisfy in the best way possible.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips dairy free or regular
- 1/4 cup peanut butter almond butter, wow butter, or sunflower seed butter would also work
- 1 Tbsp oil optional, used to thin out the chocolate for dipping
- Toppings of your choice: sprinkles, pretzel pieces, chopped nuts (if you can), shredded coconut, etc.
Instructions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Cut up the bananas into good-sized chunks, about 1-inch thick. Each banana should give you around 5 to 6 pieces.
- Heat the chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave on high in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Dip the banana pieces in the chocolate mixture, cover completely, and transfer to the lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each banana. If the mixture becomes too thick, add canola oil 1 Tbsp at a time. Sprinkle topping of your choice on top.
- Transfer to the freezer for about an hour until hardened.
- Eat now, or wait until they are completely frozen for an entirely new treat!
- Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag and enjoy until they are devoured.
Notes:
- Do not under any circumstance freeze your bananas before dipping them in chocolate. The first time I made these, I decided to put them in the freezer thinking they would be easier to make. Turns out they turned into a disgusting slimy mess and ruined the chocolate we were using.
- We found it easiest to drop the banana piece directly into the chocolate, stir it around until covered, and then remove with a fork (versus a toothpick or spoon) so that excess chocolate could drip off before putting on the parchment lined baking sheet.
- We applied toppings in batches once the pieces were dipped in chocolate. That made it easier and way less messy for us.
- The allergy-friendly status of this recipe is dependent on the ingredients you choose! Please find what works best for you.