Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

posted by Jennifer on March 5, 2014

After making a couple of Skinny Ice Cream Sundaes the last couple of weeks, I wanted to switch things up a little by making these Chocolate Covered Banana Bites. I love making frozen banana bites like these because I can keep a container in the freezer and just pop a few for a quick treat.

Even if you’re not the biggest fan of bananas, there is something about adding the dynamic duo of chocolate and peanut butter to them that is just magic in one bite.

Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

Yield: 16 Banana Bites

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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Ingredients:

Bananas:

• 2 large bananas, sliced
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3/4 cup chocolate of your choice (semi-sweet, white, milk, dark)
• 2 Tablespoons shortening

Toppings:

• sprinkles
• green candy melts
• chopped nuts
• coconut
• granola

Directions:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Slice banana into thin slices. Place half the banana slices on a prepared baking sheet. Spread each slices with a small amount of peanut butter and top with remaining slices. Put in freezer for about an hour or until mostly frozen.

Melt the shortening in a medium bowl, stir in the chocolate chips and continue to stir until completely melted.
Melt green candy melts in microwave for 30 seconds, stir until completely melted.

Remove the banana slices from the freezer, use a toothpick to dip each slice into the chocolate until completely covered. Shake off any excess chocolate and place back onto the baking sheet. Immediately drizzle with melted green candy melts or sprinkles on top. Repeat with the remaining slices.

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posted by Jennifer on March 5, 2014

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21 Responses to “Chocolate Covered Banana Bites”

1. Kelly - Life made Sweeter — March 12, 2014 at 4:50 am

   I love these adorable banana bites Jenn – peanut butter and bananas are so awesome together 🙂 Love how festive you made them for St. Paddy’s day too – super creative and super pretty 🙂 Pinning 🙂

   • Jenn — March 12th, 2014 @ 10:09 am

     Thanks so much for pinning, Kelly! 🙂

2. Trish - Mom On Timeout — March 10, 2014 at 11:28 am

   Little bites of perfection Jennifer! So adorable!! Pinned!

   • Jenn — March 11th, 2014 @ 8:49 pm

     Thanks for pinning, Trish!

3. Gloria Phillips — March 8, 2014 at 5:37 pm

   Jennifer, loving how fun these banana bites are! It definitely would be yummy with nuts and such. But, I’ll take the sprinkles!

4. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! — March 6, 2014 at 10:13 pm

   These are so pretty and unbelievably cute, Jenn! I can’t think of a more delicious snack. Pinning!

   • Jennifer — March 7th, 2014 @ 5:21 pm

     Thanks for pinning, Kathi!

5. Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor — March 6, 2014 at 8:16 pm

   I am obsessed with chocolate covered banana bites. I buy the ones from Trader Joe’s and can’t get enough of them. I’ve never made my own even though they look so easy. I’ll definitely need to give these a try 🙂

   • Jennifer — March 7th, 2014 @ 5:20 pm

     I love the ones from Trader Joe’s and that’s how I got the idea to make my own! 🙂

6. Anna @ The Table — March 6, 2014 at 10:47 am

   These are so adorable! What a great idea Jenn!

   • Jennifer — March 6th, 2014 @ 12:02 pm

     Thanks, Anna! 🙂

7. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron — March 6, 2014 at 8:40 am

   So fun to adapt to different holidays! Like these St. Paddy colors – loving it! So pretty Jenn! Pinned 🙂

   • Jennifer — March 6th, 2014 @ 12:00 pm

     Thanks for the pin, Chelsea! 🙂

8. Risa — March 6, 2014 at 6:57 am

   Such a simple little treat! I love how impressive they look, even though they’re no-fuss.

   • Jennifer — March 6th, 2014 @ 11:59 am

     Thanks, Risa! I am all about simple & easy treats that look like you spent hours making them! 😉

9. Alyssa — March 6, 2014 at 12:04 am

   Ooh what a perfect sweet treat! As if PB + bananas wasn’t a good enough pairing, adding dark chocolate and coconut flakes to the mix sounds amazing!

   • Jennifer — March 6th, 2014 @ 11:57 am

     Thanks, Alyssa! I love these with dark chocolate and coconut flakes, it reminds me of summer in one little bit! 🙂

10. huntfortheverybest — March 5, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    these look so yummy! and if you use the dark chocolate, completely healthy LOL!

    • Jennifer — March 6th, 2014 @ 11:55 am

      Yes, then you can eat all of them because they are super healthy! LOL 🙂

11. Cate @ Chez CateyLou — March 5, 2014 at 11:56 am

    These are so cute! And I love that you could customize them for any holiday! What a fun treat!

    • Jennifer — March 5th, 2014 @ 12:00 pm

      Thanks, Cate!

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