Description
Chocolate Covered Banana Bites bring summer’s sweetest pleasure to dessert lovers everywhere. Cool banana slices dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy toppings create an irresistible treat that delights the senses and satisfies chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large bananas, sliced
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy nut butter (any type)
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips (vegan option available)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare ripe bananas by carefully slicing them into uniform 1/2-inch (1.3 centimeters) thick rounds, ensuring consistent size for even layering.
- Spread a generous layer of creamy almond or peanut butter onto one banana slice, then gently press a matching slice on top, creating a compact banana-butter sandwich.
- Repeat the sandwich-making process until all banana slices are paired, arranging them neatly on a clean preparation surface.
- Select a microwave-safe bowl and combine of dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips with of refined coconut oil.
- Melt the chocolate mixture using 15-second intervals in the microwave, stirring thoroughly between each heating cycle to prevent scorching and ensure a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, carefully submerge each banana sandwich halfway into the warm melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off gently.
- Place the chocolate-coated banana bites onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, maintaining a small distance between each piece to prevent sticking.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and allow the treats to solidify for 45-60 minutes, or until the chocolate shell becomes completely firm and crisp.
Notes
- Freeze these delightful bites for an hour to achieve the perfect chilled, chocolatey texture that will make your taste buds dance.
- Dip each banana sandwich halfway into the luxurious melted chocolate, ensuring a smooth and even coating that creates an irresistible treat.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using short microwave bursts, stirring carefully to achieve a silky-smooth chocolate mixture.
- Create banana sandwiches by generously spreading nut butter between two banana slices, pressing them together to form a creamy, delectable base.
- Slice bananas into uniform pieces, setting the stage for a simple yet indulgent homemade snack that combines fruity freshness with rich chocolate decadence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg