Ingredients
3 ripe but firm bananas
½ cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil (to thin the chocolate)
Sea salt flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. **Slice:** Peel the bananas and slice them into ¼-inch thick rounds. You want an even number of slices (aim for about 30–40 slices total).
2. **Sandwich:** Lay half of the banana slices flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet or large plate. Dollop about ½ teaspoon of peanut butter onto the center of each slice. Top with the remaining banana slices and press down gently to create little sandwiches.
3. **First Freeze (Crucial):** Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour. The peanut butter and bananas must be frozen solid, otherwise, they will slide apart when dipped in the warm chocolate.
4. **Melt Chocolate:** In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely smooth and glossy.
5. **Dip:** Remove the frozen sandwiches from the freezer. Using a fork, dip each bite into the melted chocolate, flipping to coat completely. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to shake off excess chocolate.
6. **Set:** Place the dipped bites back onto the parchment paper. If using sea salt, sprinkle a pinch on top immediately before the chocolate hardens.
7. **Final Freeze:** Return the tray to the freezer for 15–20 minutes to set the shell. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer.
Notes
Banana Ripeness: Use bananas that are yellow with no green, but not heavily spotted brown. If they are too ripe, they will be mushy and hard to dip.
Peanut Butter Tips: Thick, commercial peanut butter (like Jif) works easiest here. If using natural drippy peanut butter, you may want to freeze the dollops on the slices for a bit longer.
Variations: You can roll the sides of the peanut butter sandwiches in crushed nuts or granola before freezing for an extra crunch.
Storage: These will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let them sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before eating so they soften just slightly.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Snack
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan