Choco-Nana Delight Bites: A Quick Snack Treat!
Choco-Nana Delight Bites are a quick and delicious frozen snack made with banana slices coated in chocolate and topped with coconut and nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 bites 1x
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or milk chocolate chips for a sweeter touch)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (for coating)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds or walnuts, for extra crunch)
- A pinch of sea salt (to enhance the chocolate flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bananas: Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into rounds about ½-inch thick.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip the Banana Slices: Take each banana slice and dip it into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. You can use a fork or toothpick to aid in dipping.
- Coat with Toppings: After dipping, sprinkle the chocolate-covered banana slices with shredded coconut, chopped nuts, and a very slight pinch of sea salt for added flavor.
- Freeze the Bites: Place the coated banana slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure they aren’t touching each other. Freeze for about 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is hardened.
- Serve & Enjoy: Once frozen, remove the banana bites from the parchment paper and store them in an airtight container in the freezer. Pull them out as needed for a quick, delicious snack!
Notes
- For a vegan option, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Experiment with different toppings like crushed pretzels or seeds for variety.
- These bites can be stored in the freezer for up to two months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: Approximately 85-100 calories per bite
- Sugar: approximately 10g
- Sodium: approximately 15mg
- Fat: approximately 5g
- Saturated Fat: approximately 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approximately 12g
- Fiber: approximately 1g
- Protein: approximately 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg