Description
These easy Chocolate Covered Banana Bites are the perfect healthy frozen treat! Made with just bananas and chocolate, they’re naturally sweet, incredibly delicious, and ready in under 15 minutes of prep time. Customize with your favorite toppings for endless variety!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3-4 medium ripe bananas
- 1½ cups (about 9 oz) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- Optional toppings: crushed nuts, shredded coconut, sea salt flakes, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Make sure your baking sheet will fit flat in your freezer. Clear some freezer space ahead of time.
- Slice the Bananas: Peel your bananas and slice them into rounds about ½-inch thick. Try to keep them as uniform as possible so they freeze and look consistent. Arrange the banana slices on your prepared baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they’re not touching each other.
- First Freeze: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 30-45 minutes. This initial freeze prevents the bananas from sliding off your fork when dipping and helps the chocolate set faster. The bananas should be firm but not rock-hard.
- Melt the Chocolate: About 5 minutes before your bananas are done freezing, melt your chocolate. Microwave Method: Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth (usually 1-2 minutes total). Double Boiler Method: Place chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Dip the Bananas: Remove banana slices from the freezer. Working quickly, use a fork to dip each frozen banana slice into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Tap the fork gently on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Place the coated banana back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: If using toppings, sprinkle them onto each chocolate-covered banana immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still wet. Work in small batches so the chocolate doesn’t harden before you add toppings.
- Final Freeze: Once all banana bites are dipped and topped, return the baking sheet to the freezer for at least 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely set and the bananas are frozen solid.
- Store and Enjoy: Transfer the frozen banana bites to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. Enjoy straight from the freezer!
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Use bananas that are ripe but still slightly firm. Overripe bananas become mushy when frozen.
- Chocolate Temperature: If your chocolate gets too thick while dipping, reheat it for 10-15 seconds to restore smooth consistency.
- Quick-Set Tip: Use chocolate that contains cocoa butter (check ingredients) for the best snap and texture when frozen.
- Prevent Sliding: The first freeze is crucial—it keeps bananas from sliding off your fork during dipping.
- Storage Life: These keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months when stored properly in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg