Description
Homemade peanut butter banana delights combine creamy richness with sweet banana notes for a quick, indulgent treat. Nutritious ingredients and simple preparation make these snacks perfect for health-conscious dessert seekers who crave something satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium bananas
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters / 5.4 fluid ounces) peanut butter
- 10–12 oz (283–340 grams) chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate
- Optional: honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- Chopped nuts
- Shredded coconut
- Sea salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Cut ripe bananas into uniform, thin rounds and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Assembly: Spread peanut butter evenly on half the banana slices, then top with remaining banana rounds to create sandwich-like bites.
- Chilling: Freeze the banana sandwiches for 15-20 minutes to firm up their structure and prepare for chocolate coating.
- Chocolate Melting: Melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Dipping: Carefully immerse each frozen banana bite into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the lined baking sheet.
- Finishing: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered banana delights for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets completely, creating a crisp, shiny exterior.
Notes
- Banana Ripeness Matters: Choose perfectly ripe bananas with golden-brown speckles for maximum sweetness and smooth slicing.
- Precise Slicing Technique: Use a sharp knife and steady hand to create even 1/4-inch banana rounds for consistent texture and appearance.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Melt chocolate slowly and gently to prevent burning, stirring frequently for a smooth, glossy coating.
- Freezing Crucial for Stability: Freezing banana bites before dipping helps maintain structure and prevents banana slices from falling apart during chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg