Chocolate Dipped Banana Bites (Printer-friendly)

Banana rounds dipped in rich chocolate and coated in toppings. Great for snacking or sharing.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large ripe bananas

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 ounces dark or milk chocolate, chopped

→ Toppings (optional)

03 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (such as almonds, peanuts, or pistachios)
04 - 2 tablespoons sprinkles
05 - 2 tablespoons shredded coconut
06 - 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel bananas and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
02 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange banana slices in a single layer and place in the freezer for 15 minutes.
03 - Melt the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water, stirring until smooth, or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring each time until fully melted.
04 - Remove banana slices from the freezer. Using a fork or toothpick, dip each banana piece halfway or entirely in melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
05 - Place the coated banana bites back on the parchment-lined tray. Immediately sprinkle with your chosen toppings before the chocolate hardens.
06 - Return the tray to the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until chocolate is firm.
07 - Serve the chocolate dipped banana bites frozen or let them soften slightly for optimal texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses basic ingredients that are easy to find in almost any grocery store
  • Takes only about twenty minutes of active prep time
  • Perfect for both children and adults
  • Naturally gluten free and simple to make dairy free
  • Fun to customize with your favorite toppings
02 -
  • Gluten free so it is safe for most snackers
  • Naturally vegetarian and easily vegan with the right chocolate
  • Bites keep well in the freezer for up to one week
  • The magic is in the chocolate I love using a single origin bar for a special batch My niece and I always debate which topping is best but always agree on a tiny pinch of flaky salt to make the flavors pop
03 -
  • Fully chill your utensils before dipping for a thicker chocolate coating
  • If you are melting chocolate on the stove keep the water just simmering to avoid graininess
  • Coordinating toppings in small bowls makes it fun and easy especially with a group of helpers

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