Chocolate Banana Bites with Peanut Butter
Easy Chocolate and Peanut Butter Banana Bites Recipe – The Best 3-Ingredients Snack to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth!
This is my current favorite summer snack; banana bites filled with peanut butter and covered with dark chocolate. A small healthy treat packed with great flavors to satisfy your desire for something sweet, at any time of the day.
So, if you have a sweet tooth and crave something sweet, save this recipe in the freezer and enjoy after every meal, during the evening while watching your favorite TV show or as a late night snack. You will not be disappointed!
Why you’ll love this Banana Bites?
- It’s simple and affordable: There are certain versions of store bought chocolate banana bites, but why spend more money while you can easily make tastier and healthier ones at home. They’re simple, fun, quick and made with only 3 affordable and pantry friendly ingredients.
- It’s tastes amazing: Bananas, peanut butter and chocolate? You CANNOT go wrong with these ingredients. This recipe tastes like a snickers bar, except it’s healthier and low in calories.
- It’s healthy: Making a tasty homemade Banana Bites gives you the opportunity to control how much protein, fat, sugar or salt that goes into it. This way, you can easily adapt the recipe to suit your own allergies or simply your nutritional goals. The latter helps improve blood flow and reduce the risk of heart disease.
- It’s a great snack: You can have these sweet treats as a healthy snack at home or on the go. You can also serve at your next gathering, both kids and adults will love these tasty bites; they’ll easily fly off the platter.
Ingredients:
3 large bananas
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup dark chocolate
1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, to add to the molten chocolate)
Instructions:
Firstly; cut your bananas into crosswise slices, about 1-inch-thick rounds (or lengthwise, as you prefer).
Use a knife or spoon to put some peanut butter on one banana slice, then top with another banana slice to form a sandwich.
Put the banana slices on a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and freeze for a while until firm. Having firm banana bites will them keep from falling when dipped in chocolate.
Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or melt on the stove until smooth. (you can 1 tablespoon of coconut oil if you like).
Remove the banana slices from the freezer. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip the banana bites in the melted chocolate. (you can dip the whole banana bite or just half of it, as you prefer).
Once your banana bites are covered with dark chocolate, transfer back to the baking sheet and put in the freezer until the chocolate is firm enough.
Take the frozen banana bites from the freezer. Transfer into your favorite snacks container and keep them the fridge to enjoy guilt free, at any time of the day!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which bananas work best for this recipe? Use any bananas available, except if they’re too overripe; your bites will turn out a bit mushy.
Can I use a different nut butter? Sure! you could totally use any nut butter you prefer. I personally love to mix banana and peanut butter. It has always been my favorite breakfast combo, a slice of toasted bread with PB and banana slices.
What can I use as chocolate substitute? For an even healthier recipe, you can mix cocoa powder with Greek yogurt. If you’re allergic or not a fan of chocolate, dip these banana bites in Greek yogurt or coconut Yogurt with a dash or honey or maple syrup.
What can I add as a topping? You can garnish these beautiful peanut banana bites with some crushed peanuts or cashews or sprinkle some shredded coconut. It’ll look stunning.
Can I store any leftovers? You can store your leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead? This recipe is freezer friendly, so you can definitely make these banana bites ahead. Get out of the freezer, set aside for a few minutes before eating, especially people with cold sensitive teeth.
How can I serve these Chocolate Coated Banana Bites?
These peanut butter and chocolate banana bites make a great summer snack or dessert. They’re small and they look and taste amazing. For a party or family gathering, serve on a snack platter of your liking, sprinkle with some shredded coconut or crushed nuts and let your guests indulge in these beautiful looking and tasty treats.
Chocolate Banana Bites with Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- 3 large bananas
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional, to add to the molten chocolate
Instructions
- Cut your bananas into crosswise slices, about 1-inch-thick rounds (or lengthwise, as you prefer).
- Use a knife or spoon to put some peanut butter on one banana slice, then top with another banana slice to form a sandwich.
- Put the banana slices on a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper and freeze for a while until firm. Having firm banana bites will them keep from falling when dipped in chocolate.
- Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or melt on the stove until smooth. (you can 1 tablespoon of coconut oil if you like).
- Remove the banana slices from the freezer. Using a toothpick or a fork, dip the banana bites in the melted chocolate (you can dip the whole banana bite or just half of it, as you prefer).
- Once your banana bites are covered with dark chocolate, transfer back to the baking sheet and put in the freezer for another 15 minutes or until the chocolate is firm enough.
- Take the frozen banana bites from the freezer, transfer into your favorite snacks container and keep them the fridge to enjoy guilt free, at any time of the day!
