Chocolate Covered Banana Bites (Printable)

Frozen banana slices dipped in rich chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy peanuts.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large ripe bananas

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz dark or semisweet chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

→ Topping

04 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped

# Directions:

01 - Peel the bananas and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange banana slices in a single layer.
03 - Freeze the banana slices for at least 1 hour until firm.
04 - Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
05 - Use a fork or toothpick to dip each frozen banana slice into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
06 - Place chocolate-coated slices on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
07 - Return the tray to the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes until the chocolate sets.
08 - Serve the chocolate-covered banana bites frozen.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like dessert but feel like a responsible snack choice.
  • The contrast between frozen banana and melting chocolate is genuinely addictive.
  • Everything comes together in under 20 minutes of actual work time.
02 -
  • If your bananas aren't frozen solid before dipping, the heat from the chocolate will make them mushy and the whole thing falls apart.
  • The peanuts need to go on immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still tacky—wait even 30 seconds and they'll slide right off.
03 -
  • Keep your chocolate at the right temperature—too hot and it'll cook your bananas, too cool and it'll harden before you can coat them properly.
  • If the chocolate starts to thicken as you work, just set the bowl back over gentle heat for a few seconds to loosen it up again.

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