Chocolate Banana Bites (Print version)

Bite-sized frozen banana pieces coated in chocolate with assorted toppings for a sweet, easy snack.

# What you need:

→ Bananas

01 - 2 large ripe bananas

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Toppings (optional)

04 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts (e.g., peanuts, almonds, pistachios)
05 - 2 tbsp shredded coconut
06 - 2 tbsp sprinkles
07 - 2 tbsp crushed freeze-dried berries

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Peel bananas and cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
03 - Arrange banana rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour.
04 - Melt chopped chocolate with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
05 - Dip each frozen banana slice into melted chocolate using a fork or toothpick, letting excess drip off.
06 - Place coated banana pieces back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
07 - Sprinkle preferred toppings immediately before the chocolate sets.
08 - Return the tray to the freezer for at least 1 hour or until chocolate is fully set.
09 - Serve frozen directly; store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely hard to mess up, even if your toddler insists on helping with the dipping.
  • You get that frozen-treat satisfaction without any ice cream maker or fancy equipment.
  • The whole kitchen smells like a chocolate shop for hours, which alone makes them worth making.
02 -
  • Temperature matters—room-temperature bananas will crack your chocolate before it sets, so commit fully to the freeze; this is where patience becomes your best ingredient.
  • The coconut oil isn't vanity; it genuinely transforms the chocolate from thick and goopy to glossy and professional-looking, and tastes neutral so it won't interfere.
03 -
  • If your chocolate seizes or gets lumpy, add a tiny splash of coconut oil and stir gently—it'll smooth out like magic every single time.
  • Use a toothpick instead of a fork if you want more delicate bites; the fork works but toothpicks give you better control and look fancier when serving.

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