Description
Indulge in a delightful and healthy treat with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites. This no-bake dessert combines the creamy richness of peanut butter and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, all enveloped in smooth dark chocolate. Perfect for warm weather, these bites are easy to prepare and make for an irresistible snack or dessert that both kids and adults will love. With less than 100 calories per bite, you can enjoy a guilt-free indulgence anytime. Keep a batch in your freezer for instant access to a deliciously sweet, refreshing treat!
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Peel and slice the bananas into rounds about 1/4 inch thick.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter on one banana slice, top with another slice, and repeat until all slices are used (about 30 bites).
- Freeze the banana bites for about 1 hour.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted, stirring after each interval.
- Dip each frozen banana bite halfway into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Return to the freezer for an additional 15 minutes to harden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (20g)
- Calories: 99
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like crushed nuts or shredded coconut after dipping in chocolate. Feel free to experiment with different nut butters such as almond or cashew.