Healthy Banana Peanut Butter Snack with Chocolate Dipping Recipe
This irresistibly healthy banana peanut butter snack combines ripe bananas with creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate to satisfy your sweet cravings guilt-free. Enhanced with chopped nuts and shredded coconut, this no-bake treat is quick to prepare, frozen to perfection, and offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Fruits and Spreads
- 2 medium ripe bananas (the riper, the better)
- 1/2 cup InShape Nutrition peanut butter (or almond/cashew butter)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup dark chocolate (high-quality recommended)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for a glossy finish)
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles (for fun presentation)
Instructions
- Slice Bananas: Begin by slicing the ripe bananas lengthwise into halves, ensuring each piece is even for easy layering.
- Spread Peanut Butter: Generously spread creamy InShape Nutrition peanut butter between each banana half, creating a sandwich-like pairing of banana and peanut butter.
- Heat Chocolate Mixture: Carefully heat the dark chocolate with a splash of coconut oil in a microwave or double boiler until smooth and glossy, facilitating an even coating.
- Dip Bananas: Coat each peanut butter-stuffed banana half evenly in the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage.
- Add Toppings: Before the chocolate sets, optionally sprinkle chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and sprinkles over the coated bananas for added texture and visual appeal.
- Freeze: Place the chocolate-dipped bananas on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate and firm up the snack.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas as they provide natural sweetness and optimal texture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter to suit dietary preferences.
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for better flavor and health benefits.
- The coconut oil helps create a shiny, smooth chocolate coating and prevents cracking.
- Freezing time can be extended up to 1 hour for a firmer texture.
- Store these snacks in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week.
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