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This amazing frozen banana bitesrecipe has banana slices sandwiched with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate. It’s a perfectly healthy and indulgent treat. Think of them as mini chocolate-covered bananas with peanut butter in the middle.
Recently I’ve been mulling a new saying, health over flavor. That’s because I realize most of my days I’m looking for a balance between the two. We’ve all tasted food that tips the scale on the “healthy” side. It doesn’t usually leave us wanting more. And I’ve tipped the scale when I’ve opted for too much flavor.
That’s where these frozen banana bites come in. It’s the perfect recipe that offers both flavor and healthiness!
Why This Recipe is a Winner
- Bananas are sliced evenly to create balanced stacks, with a layer of peanut butter in the middle
- Adding peanut butter increases flavor and enhances the texture of these treats
- Melting chocolate with coconut oil makes the melted chocolate thinner and easier to dip the treats in, while providing a nice crunch when biting into the frozen treats.
Key Ingredients
You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:
- Bananas — You’ll need 3 medium-size ripe bananas
- Peanut butter — I like using creamy peanut butter, but you can substitute your favorite nut butter
- Chocolate Chips — Choose your favorite dairy-free chocolate chips
- Coconut oil — You can use refined coconut oil for a more neutral flavor
Ingredient Spotlight
What bananas are best for banana bites?
I recommend using ripe bananas that have a few or several brown spots. However, they should be firm and not “soggy”.
How to Make Frozen Bananas Bites
- Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch slices, keeping them as level as possible.
- Make banana “sandwiches” by topping a banana slice with peanut butter, and placing another banana slice on top.
- Place banana sandwiches on a tray and place them in the freezer for 10 or 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and stir until smooth.
- Dip each banana “sandwich” in the melted chocolate and then place them on a waxed paper-lined tray.
- Freeze chocolate-coated banana bites for 10 to 15 minutes. Then transfer the bites to a freezer bag.
Storage Tips
Keep the frozen banana bites in a freezer-safe container or bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. It may help to let them sit at room temperature for a minute or so before consuming.
Did you know it’s easy to freeze bananas? We keep frozen bananas in the freezer at all times, especially for making green smoothies.
Marly’s Tips
When you come to the curve in the banana, cut a leveling sliver to keep the banana slices even. These even slices will create a more symmetric treat that looks beautiful and tastes delicious!
Peanut Butter Banana Recipes
If you love these frozen banana bites, here are even more recipes that combine peanut butter and bananas:
Chunky Monkey Cookies
20 mins total
Banana Protein Balls
20 mins total
Banana Blondies
40 mins total
Banana Shake
10 mins total
So there you have it! These frozen chocolate banana bites are healthy, and the flavor is perfectly balanced.
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Frozen Banana Bites
Frozen Banana Bites are coated in healthy things like peanut butter, ground flax seed or trail mix and then dipped in chocolate.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 20
Calories: 89kcal
Author: Marly McMillen
Ingredients
- 3 medium bananas , peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
Slice the bananas into ¼-inch slices, keeping them as level as possible. Top one of the banana slices with a generous amount of peanut butter, and place another banana slice on top (like a sandwich). Place these on a tray and place in the freezer for 10 or 15 minutes.
Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Let that sit for a minute and then stir. You may need to repeat this process until the chocolate is melted.
Place a piece of waxed paper on a tray that will fit in your freezer. Dip each banana "sandwich" the melted chocolate and then place them on the tray.
Once all the bananas are coated in chocolate, return the tray to the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes. Then transfer the bites to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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This post was originally published in 2011 and was updated to include new photos, new text, and an updated recipe in 2021.
