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Chocolate Covered PB&J Banana Bites
Yield: 16 banana bites 1x
Prep: 20 minutesTotal: 1 hour 10 minutes
Jazz up those bananas by turning them into these irresistible Chocolate Covered PB&J Banana Bites! This simple and delicious homemade treat is perfect to make-ahead and keep in your freezer dessert stash!
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Ingredients
- 2 bananas, ripe but firm
- 3–4 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 heaping tablespoon strawberry jam or preserves
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- optional toppings: freeze-dried strawberries & salted peanuts, crushed
Instructions
- Prep & cut bananas: Line a quarter sheet pan (affiliate link!) or cutting board (something that will fit into the freezer) with parchment paper to reduce sticking. Peel both bananas and cut each one into about 16 rounds, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch in thickness. You should have about 32 pieces of banana (exact number doesn’t really matter, but you’ll need an even number to create the PB&J sandwich bites).
- Add PB&J: One at a time, use a butter knife to spread a small amount of peanut butter onto half of the banana slices, arranging them on the prepared sheet pan as you go. Next, add a small dollop of jelly on top of the peanut butter. Finally, top each one with another slice of banana to make the mini PB&J banana bites. Place them into the freezer for at least 20 minutes to chill and harden.
- Melt chocolate: After the banana bites have frozen slightly, melt the chocolate. To a small microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between each one. Alternatively, melt in a double boiler on the stovetop. Melt and stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip & freeze: Remove the PB&J banana bites from the freezer. Using a fork and spoon, carefully coat each banana sandwich in chocolate. Place the banana on the fork over the bowl and spoon chocolate over the top. This way, the excess chocolate can easily drip back into the bowl. Tap the fork on the bowl to make sure as much excess chocolate drips off as possible before placing the banana bite back on the tray where it came from. In between coating every 3 or 4 banana bites, sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries and peanuts over the chocolate before it hardens. Once all the banana bites are covered in chocolate and toppings, place them back into the freezer to harden.
- Serve & store: Let the chocolate covered PB&J bites freeze for at least 30 minutes before enjoying! Best after they’ve been frozen overnight. For long term storage, transfer to a freezer safe container with lid and keep in the freezer. For best quality, enjoy within 2-3 months.
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Notes
Inspired by Trader Joe’s Gone Bananas! Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal. Total time includes 50 minutes of freezer chill time.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 2 banana bites
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Protein: 3g