Description
Frozen Chunky Monkey Banana Bites are easy no-bake treats made with banana slices, creamy peanut butter, and a crisp chocolate shell. They are kid-friendly, freezer-ready, and perfect for quick snacks or simple desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium bananas, peeled
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, or your favorite nut butter
- 11.5 ounces chocolate chips, milk, dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, optional
- Optional toppings: crushed peanuts, chopped walnuts, flaky salt, mini sprinkles, or toasted coconut
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and make sure it fits in your freezer.
- Peel the bananas and slice them into even 1/4-inch rounds.
- Arrange half of the banana slices on the lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Warm the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 30 to 45 seconds, just until spreadable.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon peanut butter onto each banana slice on the baking sheet.
- Top each peanut butter-covered slice with another banana slice to make small sandwiches.
- Freeze the stuffed banana bites for about 1 hour, or until firm.
- Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and add coconut oil, if using.
- Microwave in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring after each burst, until the chocolate melts smooth.
- Use a fork to dip each frozen banana sandwich into the melted chocolate, letting the extra chocolate drip back into the bowl.
- Place each coated bite back on the lined baking sheet.
- Add optional toppings immediately before the chocolate sets.
- Freeze the coated banana bites for at least 1 more hour, or until solid.
- Transfer the frozen bites to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for the best texture.
- Do not skip the first freeze, because firm banana sandwiches dip more easily.
- Add coconut oil to the chocolate if you want a smoother, thinner coating.
- Store the bites in the freezer, not the refrigerator.
- Let the bites sit at room temperature for 2 to 3 minutes before eating for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0