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π Easy Frozen Banana Bites (No-Cook Recipe)
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Ingredients:
- 2 ripe but firm bananas
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (optional for filling)
- Toppings (optional):
- Crushed nuts (almonds, pistachios, peanuts)
- Desiccated coconut
- Chia seeds or flax seeds
- A pinch of sea salt
π©π½βπ³ Instructions:
1. Prep the Bananas:
- Peel the bananas and slice them into Β½-inch thick rounds.
2. Optional: Add Nut Butter Filling
- If you want stuffed bites, spread a bit of peanut/almond butter on one banana slice and sandwich it with another slice.
- Place the “banana sandwiches” on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for 30β60 minutes.
3. Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth.
4. Dip the Bananas:
- Dip each banana piece (or sandwich) halfway or fully into the melted chocolate.
- Place back on the tray and immediately sprinkle with desired toppings (nuts, coconut, chia seeds).
5. Freeze:
- Freeze again for 1 hour or until completely set.
π½οΈ How to Store:
- Keep in an airtight container in the freezer.
- Eat directly from the freezer or let sit for 2 minutes to soften slightly.
π§ Tips:
- Use mini toothpicks to make them fun and mess-free for kids.
- For an Indian twist, add a pinch of cardamom or a drizzle of jaggery syrup before freezing.
- Want it dairy-free/vegan? Use vegan chocolate.