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    Author: Donna | Published: Jul 27, 2015 |

    3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

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    Cold, crunchy, chocolatey, and creamy - so many words to describe these Chocolate Covered Banana Bites. Just 3 good-for-you ingredients and perfectly healthy and delicious! A great quick sweet fix for you or the littles. Keep in the freezer for a grab-n-go treat.

    chocolate covered banana bites

    3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

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    • 3 Ingredient Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
    • How To Make Chocolate Covered Banana Bites
    • Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions and Troubleshooting
    • Need More Snacks?
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    This has long been a favorite little sweet treat kept in the freezer in our house.

    Best bit?

    You are only going to need 3 ingredients (optional extra in case you have more of a sweet tooth and want your banana bites to be a bit on the sweeter side).

    Go ahead and grab some:

    • ripe bananas
    • melted coconut oil
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • optional extra: maple syrup

    These are super easy to make and are always a hit with kids.

    They are also way cheaper to make from scratch than what you would pay if you were buying the store-bought version!

    chocolate covered banana bites spread on a baking sheet

    How To Make Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

    This recipe is a cinch.

    It is pretty much just slices of banana covered in a thin shell of homemade chocolate.

    So simple to make and no refined sugar needed, as the bananas provide enough sweetness all by themselves.

    You are going to:

    1. Cut ripe bananas into thin slices, place on a tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, and pop into the freezer until frozen solid. This will take at least 4 hours, but I usually do this overnight just to be sure.
    2. Once the banana slices have frozen, mix the coconut oil and cocoa together until it is thick enough to stick to the bananas. This may require some trial and error depending on the cocoas you are using. If it is not thick enough, simply add 1 teaspoon more of the cocoa at a time until it has thickened up.
    3. Once your chocolate dip is ready take the frozen banana slices and one by one, dip them into the chocolate mixture. It should harden straight away. If it does not, then your bananas are not frozen enough and you should place them back into the freezer for another couple of hours.
    4. Pop the chocolate-covered bananas back onto the lined tray and into the freezer for about 15 minutes to ensure they have fully set.
    5. Once set, transfer the banana bites to an airtight container and keep them stored in the freezer until ready to eat.

    If you are a big chocolate fan, you may want to do a double layer of chocolate.

    To do this, allow the chocolate-covered bananas to set completely in the freezer, before removing, dipping, and freezing again.

    Simple.

    Up close shot of chocolate covered banana bites

    Tips, Tricks, and Substitutions and Troubleshooting

    Baking Tray

    Make sure the tray you will be putting into the freezer actually fits into the freezer before you load it up with slices of banana.

    Additional Add-Ons

    These banana bites can be dressed up and made to look super fancy by dipping in something a little bit extra as soon as you have dipped into the chocolate mixture.

    You can dip in:

    • coconut,
    • hemp seeds
    • sprinkles
    • crushed nuts
    • extra cocoa powder

    My Chocolate Is Not Freezing

    If the chocolate is not freezing it is likely that your banana slices are not frozen enough.

    Try freezing them for another couple of hours, and then trying again.

    Alternatively, your cocoa mixture may be too thin and runny, try thickening it up by adding more cocoa powder to the mixture.

    How To Store Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

    These should be stored in the freezer until ready to eat.

    If it is warm they will melt quite quickly, so remove them from the freezer just before serving.

    childs hand holding chocolate covered banana bites

    Need More Snacks?

    You are in luck as we are ALL about the snacks around here.

    Check out these recipes:

    • Apple Carrot and Ginger Mini Muffins
    • Homemade Crunchy Banana Bread Granola
    • Baked Zucchini, Feta and Quinoa bites
    • Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bites
    • Banana and Peach Butter Bread with a Chia Crunch
    • Chocolate Zucchini Muffins from Kidgredients
    Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Bite
    Try these Dark Choc Covered Strawberry Cheesecake Balls for your next fun chocolatey snack!!

    Happy Eating

    Donna

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    Recipe

    chocolate covered banana bites

    Chocolate Banana Bites

    Whole Food Bellies
    Cold, crunchy, chocolatey and creamy - so many words to describe there great little treats. Just 3 ingredients and perfectly healthy and delicious!
    4.42 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Treat
    Cuisine Dessert
    Servings 20 bites
    Calories 45 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 5 tablespoon coconut oil melted
    • 3-4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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    Instructions
     

    • Cut bananas into thin slices. Place on a tray lined with parchment paper and pop into the freezer until frozen (I usually just do this overnight for ease)
      2 ripe bananas
    • Once bananas are frozen, mix the coconut oil and cocoa together until thick enough to stick to the bananas (you may need more than 1 tablespoon for this, as I had different results with different cocoa)
      5 tablespoon coconut oil, 3-4 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • One by one, dip the frozen bananas into the chocolate mixture, it should harden straight away. Pop the coated bananas back onto the tray and into the freezer for about 15 minutes to ensure they have fully set. Transfer to an airtight container and keep stored in the fridge or freezer until ready to eat

    Notes

    These snacks are best straight from the fridge or freezer (which makes them perfect as teething aides).
    These banana bites will melt if it's a hot day, so don't do well travelling etc.
    You NEED to have frozen bananas in order for this to work - if they aren't frozen, the chocolate mixture will not set immediately, and the chocolate will run all over the parchment paper

    Nutrition

    Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 3.8gProtein: 0.3gFat: 3.5gSaturated Fat: 3.3gSodium: 1mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 2.1g
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. lindsay says

      July 30, 2015 at 2:46 pm

      Oh these sound delicious!! I'm going to have to try it. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. sue says

      July 29, 2015 at 9:10 am

      What a fun recipe. While I was scrolling through the post I was waiting for the 'after' photo of your little one covered in chocolate. Hope he enjoyed the sweet treat.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        Ah, I totally should have had an 'after' shot! He was TOTALLY covered though, so he went straight into the bath 🙂

        Reply
    3. Amanda Cross says

      July 29, 2015 at 6:33 am

      This recipe looks simple and delicious. Bananas are great and very inexpesive fruit so my family loves to get them. We also love chocolate so this seems right up our alley. Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks Amanda 🙂 Yeah we LOVE bananas in this house, super cheap and easily transportable!

        Reply
    4. Shannon Peterson says

      July 29, 2015 at 4:31 am

      Ha, my son is just like yours! Nana was one of his favorite words and I can't buy any in the store until the end or he'll go crazy for them!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        Haha, glad I am not the only one 🙂

        Reply
    5. Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments says

      July 28, 2015 at 11:23 pm

      My mouth is watering just looking at these! I can't wait to try them out. 🙂

      Reply
    6. Bonnie @ Living a Fit and Full Life says

      July 28, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      I've made these before and they are so good! I love both bananas and chocolate!

      Reply
    7. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

      July 28, 2015 at 4:07 pm

      These sound so yummy. I am tempted to make them myself.

      Reply
    8. Jaclyn says

      July 28, 2015 at 1:53 pm

      Omgsh, how delicious! ...and how simple?!

      Reply
    9. Kirsten says

      July 28, 2015 at 4:24 am

      These look delicious. Love chocolate with banana and my kids would love these too!

      Reply
    10. karissa says

      July 28, 2015 at 3:46 am

      My daughter would love these. I have never liked bananas though, so they are not for me.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:38 pm

        Oh my goodness, I couldn't live without bananas! But I know for plenty of people, even the smell turns them off!

        Reply
    11. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says

      July 28, 2015 at 3:14 am

      Pregnancy truly does mess up your hormones! lol. I can totally relate to your experience, as my first was 10 months old when #2 was conceived. And #3 is my major banana lover, saying baba as one of her first words! We'll give these a try for sure!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        Oh I hope your little one loves them Jamie! Mine was 10 months old when #2 was conceived as well - makes for a fun pregnancy 🙂

        Reply
    12. Ella P. says

      July 28, 2015 at 3:08 am

      Get outta here, i can't believe it's so easy to make, and with so little ingredients! Adding it to my to do lists for this weekend !

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:36 pm

        I hope you love them Ella 🙂 Have a great weekend!

        Reply
    13. Debra says

      July 28, 2015 at 3:00 am

      These sound amazing! I love chocolate and banana together!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:35 pm

        Thanks Debra!

        Reply
    14. Jessica says

      July 28, 2015 at 1:21 am

      I need to try this! I recently tried banana and hazelnut and it was sooOOOO GOOD! Pinning!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:35 pm

        Oh yum, hazelnut would be a great addition! I might have to try and sneak some in there 🙂 Thanks for the tip

        Reply
    15. Stacey says

      July 27, 2015 at 11:06 pm

      This looks yummy! We make chocolate dipped banana bites - but we have always used melted chocolate chips. Your recipe will be a healthier version - and every bit as delicious! Pinning for a later snack.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:34 pm

        I used to use melted chocolate as well Stacey 🙂 These are definitely every bit as delicious, my hubby even gave them the thumbs up, and he is a firm believer in milk chocolate!

        Reply
    16. ana says

      July 27, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      These snacks sound utterly divine I simply must try one. However I do not think that I would be able to pull it off as well as you do but there is no harm in trying!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:33 pm

        oh they are super easy Ana, I am sure you will do brilliantly 🙂

        Reply
    17. Michelle says

      July 27, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      These look SO good! I am trying to eliminate (or at least lessen substantially!) my intake of processed foods and these looks like the perfect treat when when my kids or I am craving something sweet, thanks!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:32 pm

        Good luck Michelle, it's a worthwhile journey 🙂 I am a total chocolate addict, so some of the first things I came up with when we started our journey to an unprocessed life, was sweet treats, as I knew I would definitely fail otherwise!

        Reply
    18. Maria @closetohome says

      July 27, 2015 at 6:16 pm

      These are some of my favorite desserts. A few years ago I covered slices of KIWI with chocolate too.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        August 01, 2015 at 9:31 pm

        Yum, these would be so good with kiwi! I will have to try them when kiwi's come back in season 🙂

        Reply
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