Dark Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

Dark Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

Frozen banana slices dipped in melted dark chocolate make a cool, snappy little treat.

Total 2 hr 5 min Makes 24 pieces Calories 210/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Peanuts, Tree nuts

Thick banana coins get a quick chocolate shell and a crunchy topping before a stint in the freezer locks everything in place. The contrast between the cold, creamy banana and the thin, snappy chocolate coating makes these a satisfying stand-in for ice cream bites. They come together with minimal effort and work well as a lunchbox treat, party snack, or late-night craving fix.

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Method

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 8 slices per banana.

  2. Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet without touching, then freeze until firm.

  3. Combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.

  4. Remove the banana slices from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each slice into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and return it to the parchment-lined sheet.

  5. Immediately sprinkle the chocolate-coated slices with chopped peanuts and a pinch of flaky sea salt before the coating sets.

  6. Freeze the coated banana bites until the chocolate shell is firm and set.

  7. Transfer the banana bites to an airtight container and store in the freezer until ready to serve.

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    Dark Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

    Thick banana coins get a quick chocolate shell and a crunchy topping before a stint in the freezer locks everything in place. The contrast between the cold, creamy banana and the thin, snappy chocolate coating makes these a satisfying stand-in for ice cream bites. They come together with minimal effort and work well as a lunchbox treat, party snack, or late-night craving fix.

    2 hr 5 min 24 pieces 210 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 ripe bananas, peeled
    • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
    • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

    Method

    1. 1

      Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice the bananas into 1/2-inch thick rounds, about 8 slices per banana.

    2. 2

      Arrange the banana slices in a single layer on the lined baking sheet without touching, then freeze until firm.

    3. 3

      Combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.

    4. 4

      Remove the banana slices from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each slice into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and return it to the parchment-lined sheet.

    5. 5

      Immediately sprinkle the chocolate-coated slices with chopped peanuts and a pinch of flaky sea salt before the coating sets.

    6. 6

      Freeze the coated banana bites until the chocolate shell is firm and set.

    7. 7

      Transfer the banana bites to an airtight container and store in the freezer until ready to serve.