dessert

Simple Banana Chocolate Snack Bites

Whip up these delightful banana chocolate snack bites in minutes for a healthyish treat. Incredibly easy to make with common pantry staples, they're perfect for satisfying sweet cravings without any fuss.

Simple Banana Chocolate Snack Bites
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
0 min
Total time
15 min
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 pieceMedium bananas
  • 0.3 cupCreamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cupDark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoonCoconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
  • 1 pinchFlaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas and slice them into approximately 1/4-inch thick rounds.

    ⏱ 3 min
  2. 2

    Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto one side of each banana slice. Pair them up, pressing two peanut butter-coated sides together to form mini sandwiches.

    ⏱ 5 min
  3. 3

    Place the banana peanut butter sandwiches on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 15 minutes to firm up.

    ⏱ 15 min
  4. 4

    While the bananas are freezing, melt the chocolate chips. You can do this in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, or over a double boiler. If desired, stir in the coconut oil for a smoother consistency.

    ⏱ 2 min
  5. 5

    Remove the frozen banana bites from the freezer. Dip each bite halfway into the melted chocolate, or drizzle chocolate over them. Return them to the parchment-lined baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

    ⏱ 5 min
  6. 6

    Place the chocolate-covered banana bites back into the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.

    ⏱ 30 min