My little prince just turned one! I didn’t get all emotional about it when my firstborn was having her first birthday, as I was too busy fighting the waves of nausea my second pregnancy was causing. This time around, I am ridiculous! I have actually surprised myself at how emotional the event is making me…for someone whose parents called her ‘hard hearted hanna‘ growing up, crying at the thought of a child turning one, was not something I envisaged for my future 🙂
Motherhood does weird things to the emotions I tell ya!
Anyway, I wanted to make him a birthday treat featuring his very favourite food – BANANAS. He is so in love with bananas that it was his third word, preceded only by mama and dada. At the store, I can’t put bananas into the shopping cart until the very end of the shop, or we have screams of ‘Bana, bana, bana’ until he can have one. And he is loud.
So this one is for you little man. Bananas covered in a thin, chocolatey shell. Chocolate Banana Bites. So simple to make and no refined sugar needed, as the bananas provide enough sweetness all by themselves. These little bites are so delicious, quick and easy. They can be dressed up and made to look super fancy by dipping in some coconut, hemp seeds or sprinkles of choice. Oh and they double as a great teething aide – perfect for my birthday boy 🙂
Happy Birthday little man!
- 2 ripe bananas
- 5 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 3-4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Maple syrup (optional: I don' use it but you can add 1-2 tbsp if you like it a bit sweeter)
- 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)
- 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 tbsp for this, as I had different results with different cocoa)
- 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
These snacks are best straight from the fridge or freezer (which makes them perfect as teething aides). They will melt if its 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
lindsay says
Oh these sound delicious!! I’m going to have to try it. Thanks!
sue says
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.
Whole Food Bellies says
Ah, I totally should have had an ‘after’ shot! He was TOTALLY covered though, so he went straight into the bath 🙂
Amanda Cross says
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!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Amanda 🙂 Yeah we LOVE bananas in this house, super cheap and easily transportable!
Shannon Peterson says
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!
Whole Food Bellies says
Haha, glad I am not the only one 🙂
Pam @ Hodge Podge Moments says
My mouth is watering just looking at these! I can’t wait to try them out. 🙂
Bonnie @ Living a Fit and Full Life says
I’ve made these before and they are so good! I love both bananas and chocolate!
[email protected] says
These sound so yummy. I am tempted to make them myself.
Jaclyn says
Omgsh, how delicious! …and how simple?!
Kirsten says
These look delicious. Love chocolate with banana and my kids would love these too!
karissa says
My daughter would love these. I have never liked bananas though, so they are not for me.
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh my goodness, I couldn’t live without bananas! But I know for plenty of people, even the smell turns them off!
Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3 says
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!
Whole Food Bellies says
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 🙂
Ella P. says
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 !
Whole Food Bellies says
I hope you love them Ella 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Debra says
These sound amazing! I love chocolate and banana together!
Whole Food Bellies says
Thanks Debra!
Jessica says
I need to try this! I recently tried banana and hazelnut and it was sooOOOO GOOD! Pinning!
Whole Food Bellies says
Oh yum, hazelnut would be a great addition! I might have to try and sneak some in there 🙂 Thanks for the tip
Stacey says
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.
Whole Food Bellies says
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!
ana says
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!
Whole Food Bellies says
oh they are super easy Ana, I am sure you will do brilliantly 🙂
Michelle says
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!
Whole Food Bellies says
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!
Maria @closetohome says
These are some of my favorite desserts. A few years ago I covered slices of KIWI with chocolate too.
Whole Food Bellies says
Yum, these would be so good with kiwi! I will have to try them when kiwi’s come back in season 🙂