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Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites are the perfect afternoon or evening snack! They're easy to prep, kid-friendly and taste delicious too. If you're in need of a healthy snack idea, this is it!
Mondays call for a simple snack, right? Right. These chocolate banana bites are the perfect grab-and-go snack, afternoon treat or after dinner "dessert". Basically anytime you need a little something sweet, these banana bites are it.
Simple snacks are my jam. If you're even remotely into this recipe, you must check out my mango coconut bites and/or my healthy peanut butter balls. Both are on par with this recipe both in taste and convenience.
Recipe features
- An easy weeknight snack to have on hand
- Toppings can be easily customized to your liking
- Basically combines all of the best flavors: banana, chocolate and peanut butter
Ingredient notes:
Banana - You'll want to use a ripe banana, but not an overripe banana. Otherwise, the banana could be a little soggy when you slice it, and you don't want that.
Chocolate - I almost always have semi sweet chocolate chips in my pantry, so that's what I used, but you can sub milk or dark chocolate depending on what you have on hand.
Peanut butter - Or any kind of nut butter (think: almond, cashew or tahini)
Toppings - I find shredded coconut paired great flavor-wise, and sliced almonds are great in terms of texture. You don't have to add toppings, but you can if you want to!
Method
First: Slice the banana. Begin by cutting the bananas into bite-sized slices.
Second: Melt the chocolate. Next, melt the chocolate, peanut butter and coconut oil together either over the stovetop or in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
Third: Make the banana bites. Dip each banana slice into the melted chocolate, then directly into the toppings of your choice (i.e. shredded coconut, sliced almonds, etc.). Place the bites onto a lined baking sheet and into the freezer so the chocolate solidifies.
Tips and tricks
-Use a fork to easily dip the banana into the chocolate (this will create less mess, too!)
-Make sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper so the chocolate doesn't stick.
-Other fun toppings options include: chopped peanuts, sea salt, melted peanut butter drizzle, + so much more!
How should these be stored?
These are best stored in a freezer-safe bag or container. That way, the chocolate doesn't melt! They should stay good in the freezer for at least a month, probably longer.
Are these vegan-friendly?
They can be! As long as you use dairy-free chocolate, then these banana bites are vegan.
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If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- ¾ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- ¼ cup shredded coconut or sliced almonds
Instructions
- Thinly slice bananas and set aside. Pour shredded coconut OR sliced almonds (whichever you want to use) into a bowl and set aside. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate chips, coconut oil and peanut butter in a saucepan or in the microwave in 30 second intervals until the chocolate is smooth.
- Drop banana slices into the bowl of melted chocolate and use a fork to make sure it's coated. Place them directly into the bowl of coconut/almonds, then onto the baking sheet. Repeat this same process with all of the banana slices.
- Place the baking sheet into the freezer for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Store banana bites in the freezer in a bag or container and enjoy as an afternoon treat!
Notes
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UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in December 2013. It was updated with new text and photos in January 2021.
Hope C says
I made these and my family loves them! Super easy and delicious!
Erin says
Thanks for the comment -- so happy the fam enjoyed them!
Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says
These sound like the perfect little bit to satisfy a sweet craving!
Paige@FitNotFad says
Ahhh yes yes yes! I've made something similar with dark chocolate/cacao nibs instead of milk chocolate. So yummy, easy, and healthy (ish)!!!
Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says
HAHA love the ornament. And YUM to those bites!!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
That ornament is ridiculous. I'm sure it will always hold a special place in your heart.
I love how simple and delicious these banana bites look!
Ashlee@HisnHers says
hahaha Love that little ornament broken arm and all!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
LOL. Love the reasoning behind the decoration. That trumps anything with sentimental value!
That is definitely a healthy snack- I actually would throw all of that in yogurt and call it breakfast! Nice one!
TheAlmondEater says
Ohhh that sounds good. I wish I liked yogurt! 🙁 I've tried it a bagillion times but I just don't like it. Sometimes I'll add it in my smoothies buuuut that's about it. #healthybloggerfail yuuuup.
Christie @kissesandkale.blogspot.com says
Oh wow, I can't wait to try these! I love chocolate/nut combos.
Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
Oh lady, these look AMAZING. One of my favourite combos is chocolate, bananas, and AB, but I'm loving the addition of a the sliced almonds to vary up the texture. Need.these.now.
Leslee @ Her Happy Balance says
Such a cute idea! I have SO MANY almonds in my house right now, so this could definitely be happening in the future 😉
D @ The Kosher Cave Girl says
Yum! These look super yummy! I'll have to try making them with almond butter or pecan butter!
Kim @ BusyBod says
Well these are looking simple and delicious! Thanks for setting off an all day craving that I can't satisfy since I'm at school!
TheAlmondEater says
Hahah I'M SORRY. Hopefully you are home now and able to eat chocolate galore! 🙂
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
Totally healthy! One of my favourite snacks is frozen banana with peanut butter. Why not add chocolate and almonds next time?!?! Thanks Erin!
Cailee says
Wow!! These look so good!! My brother and I were just talking about how we wanted to make something like this!! What a great idea... thanks for sharing! 🙂
Amy @ The Little Honey Bee says
Yummy! Four of my favorite things 🙂
Elise @ 9tofit.com says
If you couldn't tell by now I'm obsessed with chocolate and peanut butter . These are perfect !
Tina Muir says
Great idea! Those are very original, and so simple! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jessie says
I haven't made banana bites in the longest time, but they are quite tasty and the perfect problem when a sweet tooth kicks in 🙂