Description
Cool Mexican-inspired frozen chocolate peanut butter banana bites offer a quick, delightful dessert perfect for summer snacking. Creamy bananas dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy peanuts create an irresistible treat you will devour in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe but still firm bananas
- 10 ounces (280 grams) dark chocolate, chopped (or chocolate chips)
- ¼ cup natural smooth peanut butter
Optional Ingredient:
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Transform ripe bananas into uniform, precise slices approximately 0.7 cm thick, ensuring consistent thickness for uniform bites.
- Carefully position half of the banana slices onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a stable foundation for the dessert.
- Gently warm peanut butter in a microwave-safe container, stirring midway to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Delicately dollop a small amount of warm peanut butter onto each banana slice, adjusting quantity based on slice size.
- Carefully sandwich the remaining banana slices atop the peanut butter-covered base, forming compact little packets.
- Transfer the banana sandwiches to the freezer, allowing them to solidify for approximately two hours until completely firm.
- Simultaneously prepare the chocolate coating by combining dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the chocolate mixture using short, controlled microwave intervals, stirring between each to create a glossy, smooth texture.
- Remove frozen banana sandwiches and expertly coat each piece in the melted chocolate using two forks for precise coverage.
- Arrange the chocolate-enrobed bites on a fresh parchment-lined tray, optionally drizzling additional chocolate for decorative flair.
- Return the completed bites to the freezer, allowing the chocolate shell to set completely for approximately one hour.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within a week for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Freezing transforms ordinary bananas into a delightful, indulgent treat perfect for summer snacking.
- Creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate create a luxurious combination that melts in your mouth.
- Easy prep allows minimal kitchen time while delivering maximum flavor and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg