Chocolate Banana Bites Peanuts (Printable)
Sweet banana slices coated in dark chocolate and topped with crunchy roasted peanuts for a tasty snack.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 large ripe bananas
→ Chocolate Coating
02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
→ Topping
03 - ¼ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
→ Optional
04 - 1 tsp coconut oil
# How To Make:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Peel the bananas and cut into ½ inch thick rounds. Arrange slices evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Place the banana rounds in the freezer for 30 minutes until firm.
04 - In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil (if using) over a simmering water bath, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
05 - Using a fork, coat each frozen banana slice fully with the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return coated slices to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Immediately sprinkle chopped peanuts over each coated banana before the chocolate sets.
07 - Continue dipping and topping remaining banana slices in the same manner.
08 - Freeze all prepared pieces for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is fully set.
09 - Transfer bites to an airtight container and keep frozen until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Takes just 15 minutes of actual hands-on time, but tastes like you spent way longer on it.
- The contrast between creamy banana, rich chocolate, and crunchy peanuts is addictively simple.
- Perfect for when you want something sweet but don't want to commit to a whole dessert.
02 -
- Room-temperature banana slices will slide right off your fork and into the chocolate—freezing them first is the one non-negotiable step that changes everything.
- Add the peanuts immediately after dipping, while the chocolate is still tacky; wait even one minute and they won't stick.
03 -
- If your chocolate is too thick after melting, stir in a bit more coconut oil rather than water, which will seize the chocolate into a grainy mess.
- Dipping with a fork instead of your fingers keeps your hands clean and the banana slice secure—a small detail that makes the whole process feel more controlled.