Chocolate Banana Bites (Printable)
Sweet banana pieces coated in chocolate and topped with nuts or sprinkles for a chilled snack.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 3 large ripe bananas, peeled
→ Chocolate
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
→ Optional Toppings
03 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted nuts (almonds, peanuts, pistachios)
04 - 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 2 tbsp rainbow or chocolate sprinkles
→ Other
06 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
# How To Make It:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice bananas into ½-inch thick rounds and arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
03 - Place banana slices in the freezer for at least 1 hour until firm.
04 - Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil (if used) in a microwave-safe bowl at 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth; alternatively, use a double boiler.
05 - Remove banana slices from the freezer and dip each piece into melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, ensuring full coverage.
06 - Place chocolate-coated banana bites on the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with preferred toppings before chocolate sets.
07 - Return the tray to the freezer for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is firm.
08 - Serve frozen; store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They taste like indulgence but come together in minutes with ingredients you probably already have.
- Freezing the bananas first means the chocolate hardens instantly, no waiting around.
- You can dress them up with nuts and coconut or keep them plain, theyre good either way.
02 -
- If the bananas arent frozen solid before dipping, theyll turn to mush and slide right off the fork.
- Chocolate seizes if it gets too hot, so use low power on the microwave and stir often.
- These soften within minutes at room temperature, so serve them straight from the freezer.
03 -
- Freezing the bananas first is not optional, it keeps them from sliding off the fork and turning into a mess.
- If the chocolate starts to thicken while youre dipping, reheat it for a few seconds and stir.
- Use a toothpick instead of a fork if you want less chocolate on the bottom, but I like the extra layer.