Chocolate Covered Bananas
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Chocolate Covered Bananas
Description
The Chocolate Covered Bananas recipe involves slicing bananas into halves, inserting sticks, and freezing them before dipping in a smooth chocolate and coconut oil mixture. The addition of coconut oil helps achieve a glossy, smooth chocolate coating that hardens quickly on the frozen bananas. Toppings like coconut flakes, sprinkles, nuts, or crushed cereal add crunch and visual appeal. This treat combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of chocolate and can be stored frozen for convenience. The cold temperature of the bananas firms up the chocolate quickly, making it easy to handle and enjoy.
The preparation involves freezing the bananas first to ensure the chocolate sets well and doesn’t melt the fruit. The toppings can be chosen based on availability and preference, giving the recipe flexibility. Once dipped and rolled in toppings, the chocolate-covered bananas are frozen again to set completely before serving, making them easy to store and convenient to eat as a cool, sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 2 banana
- 4 ounces chocolate chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil can substitute butter
Toppings:
- coconut flakes
- Sprinkles
- nuts chopped
- rice cereal or other crushed cereal, crisp
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Peel bananas, cut in half, and insert a stick into the cut side. Place on a baking sheet and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Place the desired toppings in shallow dishes or plates.
- When ready to dip the bananas, add chocolate and coconut oil to a shallow microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute. Continue heating, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Working quickly, dip frozen bananas in chocolate, rolling to coat, and then quickly dip in the toppings.
- Place back on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- Use any combination of toppings you have on hand to personalize the bananas.
- Freeze the dipped bananas thoroughly for at least an hour to ensure the chocolate coating hardens properly.
- If coconut oil is unavailable, butter can be used as a substitute to smooth the chocolate.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266 | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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