Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Bites
Serves 12 bites
Prep: 20 minutes • Cook: 0 minutes
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Sweet banana slices sandwich creamy peanut butter before getting a rich dark chocolate coating and a sprinkle of crunchy peanuts. Kept in the freezer for an easy grab-and-go treat, these little bites satisfy the chocolate-peanut-butter craving with simple ingredients and naturally portion-controlled servings.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 4 oz dark chocolate, at least 70% cacao
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped roasted peanuts
- Pinch of flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate with parchment paper.
- Peel the bananas and cut them into approximately 1/4-inch-thick slices, making 24 similar-sized pieces.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter onto 12 banana slices.
- Top each with another banana slice and gently press together to form a small sandwich.
- Arrange the banana bites on the prepared parchment and freeze for 30 to 45 minutes, until firm.
- Place the dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until completely melted and smooth.
- Using a fork, dip each chilled banana bite into the melted chocolate, coating it completely or leaving a small portion of banana exposed if preferred.
- Return each coated bite to the parchment and immediately sprinkle with a small amount of chopped peanuts and flaky sea salt, if using.
- Freeze for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm and the banana centers are frozen.
- Transfer the bites to an airtight freezer-safe container and keep frozen until ready to serve.
Notes & Tips
- Choose ripe bananas with good sweetness but avoid extremely soft or heavily browned bananas, which can be difficult to assemble.
- Natural peanut butter works well, but stir it thoroughly before using so the filling is not overly oily.
- For a lighter chocolate coating, drizzle the melted chocolate over the frozen banana sandwiches instead of completely dipping them.
- Chopped pecans or almonds can be substituted for the peanuts.
- For an extra little treat, sprinkle a few bites with unsweetened toasted coconut before the chocolate sets.
- Verify that the peanut butter, dark chocolate, and roasted peanuts are gluten-free if needed.
- Allow the bites to sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before eating for a slightly softer, creamier banana center.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition:
125 cal • 3g protein • 8g fat • 13g carbs