Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Bites Recipe
These Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make frozen snack that combines creamy peanut butter, sweet bananas, and a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for a healthy treat or a guilt-free dessert, these bite-sized snacks are sure to become your new favorite anytime indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 20 banana peanut butter bites 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate candy wafers (or dark chocolate chips/almond bark for coating)
Instructions
- Slice bananas: Slice the bananas into 3/8″ to 1/2″ thick slices, creating uniform pieces for easier assembly and even freezing.
- Assemble bites: Place a good smear of peanut butter between two banana slices to form little sandwiches, ensuring the peanut butter fills the middle completely.
- Freeze bites: Lay the banana peanut butter sandwiches onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze just until the bananas are firm and stuck to the peanut butter, roughly 30-45 minutes; this helps in the coating process.
- Melt chocolate: While the banana bites chill, melt your choice of chocolate (milk chocolate wafers, dark chocolate chips, or almond bark) gently in a microwave or double boiler until smooth and fluid.
- Coat bites: Spear each frozen banana bite with a toothpick, dip completely into the melted chocolate ensuring it is fully coated, then place it back onto a new parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Set the coating: Return the chocolate-coated banana bites to the freezer and let them set until the chocolate hardens, about 15-20 minutes, before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for easier slicing and best texture.
- To prevent chocolate from melting the banana, ensure the bites are thoroughly frozen before dipping.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a less sweet, richer flavor.
- Store the finished bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Keywords: Chocolate banana bites, frozen snacks, peanut butter snacks, healthy dessert, no bake dessert, frozen banana dessert
