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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

By Erin · January 25, 2021 · Updated September 26, 2021 · 21 Comments

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banana slices covered in chocolate

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!

bananas covered in chocolate and shredded coconut

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 

ingredients on a table

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.

sliced banana on a cutting board

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. 

a banana slice being dipped in melted chocolate

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. 

chocolate banana slices on a baking sheet

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.

banana slices on a plate

More healthy snack ideas

  • Almond Butter Baked Oatmeal Cups
  • Raw Fig Bars
  • Cashew Butter Protein Bites 

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Thanks!

 

bananas covered in chocolate and shredded coconut

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites are the PERFECT afternoon or after dinner 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!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Erin

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

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation
*Serving size is an estimation 
*Can sub any kind of nut butter; toppings are optional, but can use any other toppings you want (think: crushed peanuts, peanut butter drizzle, sea salt)
*Store banana bites in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag or container

Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2mg
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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.

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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Hope C says

    March 02, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    I made these and my family loves them! Super easy and delicious!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 02, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      Thanks for the comment -- so happy the fam enjoyed them!

      Reply
  2. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    December 04, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    These sound like the perfect little bit to satisfy a sweet craving!

    Reply
  3. Paige@FitNotFad says

    December 03, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    Ahhh yes yes yes! I've made something similar with dark chocolate/cacao nibs instead of milk chocolate. So yummy, easy, and healthy (ish)!!!

    Reply
  4. Katie @ Daily Cup of Kate says

    December 03, 2013 at 9:06 pm

    HAHA love the ornament. And YUM to those bites!!

    Reply
  5. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    December 03, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    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!

    Reply
  6. Ashlee@HisnHers says

    December 03, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    hahaha Love that little ornament broken arm and all!

    Reply
  7. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    December 03, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • TheAlmondEater says

      December 03, 2013 at 9:32 pm

      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.

      Reply
  8. Christie @kissesandkale.blogspot.com says

    December 03, 2013 at 5:16 pm

    Oh wow, I can't wait to try these! I love chocolate/nut combos.

    Reply
  9. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    December 03, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    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.

    Reply
  10. Leslee @ Her Happy Balance says

    December 03, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Such a cute idea! I have SO MANY almonds in my house right now, so this could definitely be happening in the future 😉

    Reply
  11. D @ The Kosher Cave Girl says

    December 03, 2013 at 11:35 am

    Yum! These look super yummy! I'll have to try making them with almond butter or pecan butter!

    Reply
  12. Kim @ BusyBod says

    December 03, 2013 at 10:11 am

    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!

    Reply
    • TheAlmondEater says

      December 03, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      Hahah I'M SORRY. Hopefully you are home now and able to eat chocolate galore! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

    December 03, 2013 at 9:27 am

    Totally healthy! One of my favourite snacks is frozen banana with peanut butter. Why not add chocolate and almonds next time?!?! Thanks Erin!

    Reply
  14. Cailee says

    December 03, 2013 at 8:52 am

    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! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Amy @ The Little Honey Bee says

    December 03, 2013 at 8:27 am

    Yummy! Four of my favorite things 🙂

    Reply
  16. Elise @ 9tofit.com says

    December 03, 2013 at 8:14 am

    If you couldn't tell by now I'm obsessed with chocolate and peanut butter . These are perfect !

    Reply
  17. Tina Muir says

    December 03, 2013 at 7:28 am

    Great idea! Those are very original, and so simple! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  18. Jessie says

    December 03, 2013 at 7:22 am

    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 🙂

    Reply

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