Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites

Little Love turned 5 last month and requested “little snacks” for her party.  She wanted to have a special treat to go along with her chocolate strawberry cake too, so we decided to make chocolate covered frozen banana bites.

Guess what this mommy did?  I FORGOT TO SERVE THEM!  Oh well, we enjoyed them later that night for dessert. 

Happy BIRTHday Little Love

Chocolate Covered Frozen Banana Bites

These are so delicious and easy to make.  ***Advance Preparation Required***

Equipment: Medium-Size Saucepan, Heat Resistant Glass Bowl, 2 Small Bowls, Large Freezer-Safe Dish (I use a 9x13 casserole dish) or Pan, Unbleached Parchment Paper

·      1 ½ cups gluten free chocolate chips/chocolate*

·      2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee

·      2 ripe organic bananas, cut into ½ inch chunks

·      Raw shredded coconut

·      Raw cacao nibs

·      Small amount of water

1.    Add small amount of water to saucepan, about ½ cup.  Place heat resistant bowl over the saucepan creating a double boiler.  Add chocolate chips and coconut oil (or ghee) to the bowl, heat over medium-low heat, stirring until chocolate has melted.  Remove bowl from pan, set aside to cool for about 10 minutes. 

2.   Prep bananas, cut into ½ inch chunks. 

3.   Add shredded coconut and cacao nibs to separate small bowls. 

4.   Line 9x13 dish or pan with unbleached parchment paper. 

5.    Using fingers, dip 1 banana chunk into the melted chocolate.  Immediately dip top of banana into topping of choice.  Place on parchment paper in the dish.  Repeat until all bananas are coated. 

6.   Place dish in freezer, freeze at least 4 hours to overnight.

7.   Serve frozen. 

Yield: Makes about 21 pieces.

*Note: If you have the time to make your own chocolate chips, go for it!  But, if you’re like me and that just makes one extra step that you don’t have time for, look for a healthier version of chocolate chips or chocolate bar.  There are some great allergy-free chocolate chips available now, make sure to look for brands that do not use refined sugars, fillers or soy.  


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