Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Banana Bites Recipe
Delightfully sweet and creamy Banana Bites are a perfect snack or dessert. These easy-to-make treats feature ripe banana slices sandwiched with peanut butter, dipped in melted dark chocolate, and optionally topped with flaky salt for a touch of contrast. Frozen to a perfect bite-sized texture, they are both satisfying and wholesome.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Banana Bites Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- ¼ cup (60 g) peanut butter
- ½ cup (100 g) chocolate chips (dark and sugar-free if necessary)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (or butter)
- Flaky salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Peel and slice bananas: Peel the bananas and carefully slice them into ½-inch (1.25 cm) thick rounds. Each banana should yield about 10-12 slices depending on its size.
- Spread peanut butter on banana slices: Line half of the banana slices on a plate or baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Using a small amount of peanut butter, spread a layer over each slice, then top each with another banana slice to form a sandwich.
- Freeze the banana sandwiches: Place the peanut butter banana sandwiches in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make them easier to dip.
- Melt the dark chocolate: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the banana sandwiches in chocolate: Using one or two forks, gently dip each peanut butter banana sandwich into the melted chocolate to coat evenly. Return the chocolate-covered bites to the parchment-lined plate or baking sheet.
- Add flaky salt (optional): While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle with flaky salt if you desire a salty contrast to the sweetness.
- Freeze again until chocolate is firm: Place the chocolate-coated banana bites back in the freezer for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
- Store: Serve immediately or keep the banana bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months for a convenient frozen snack.
Notes
- Make sure bananas are ripe but firm to hold their shape better when frozen.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for a healthier option.
- Dark chocolate with a high cocoa percentage is preferred for a rich flavor and less sugar.
- Flaky salt is optional but enhances the sweet and salty flavor balance.
- Banana bites can be stored in the freezer in a single layer to prevent them from sticking together.
