Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
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
PrintIngredients:
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.
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! 🙂
Little bites of perfection Jennifer! So adorable!! Pinned!
Jenn — March 11th, 2014 @ 8:49 pm
Thanks for pinning, Trish!
Jennifer, loving how fun these banana bites are! It definitely would be yummy with nuts and such. But, I’ll take the sprinkles!
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!
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! 🙂
These are so adorable! What a great idea Jenn!
Jennifer — March 6th, 2014 @ 12:02 pm
Thanks, Anna! 🙂
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! 🙂
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! 😉
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! 🙂
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 🙂
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!