Description
Chocolate Covered Banana Bites are a quick and delightful treat featuring frozen banana slices dipped in rich dark chocolate, then frozen again for a perfect bite-sized dessert. This simple recipe combines the natural sweetness of bananas with the smooth bitterness of dark chocolate, making it an ideal healthy snack or dessert option for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Bites
- 2 medium bananas, sliced into bite-sized rounds
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare Banana Slices: Slice the bananas into bite-sized rounds and arrange them on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the slices for 1 hour to firm them up for dipping.
- Prepare the Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully combined. Let the melted chocolate cool slightly but remain fluid for dipping.
- Dip the Banana Slices: Remove the banana slices from the freezer and dip each piece into the melted chocolate coating. Use a fork to lift the banana slices, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before placing them back onto the parchment-lined sheet.
- Freeze Again to Set: Return the chocolate-coated banana bites to the freezer and chill for several minutes until the chocolate hardens and sets firmly around the banana.
- Serve: Enjoy the banana bites while frozen for the best texture, or allow them to soften slightly in the refrigerator before serving. Avoid completely defrosting to maintain their ideal consistency.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas to ensure slices hold their shape when frozen.
- Dark chocolate chips provide a richer flavor; substitute with semi-sweet if preferred.
- Adding coconut oil helps achieve a smooth, glossy chocolate coating that hardens nicely.
- Store leftover banana bites in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
- For extra flair, sprinkle chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or sea salt on the chocolate before freezing.
