Summer Treat: Chocolate Covered Banana Bites

June 1, 2009 by La Mama Naturale'
Filed under Recipe, healthy

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My husband love, love LOVES chocolate covered banana’s. In the summertime, I can remember making them as a treat. A few of these bites on a hot summer day…is absolutely delish! Tristan had so much fun helping me in the kitchen. This recipe is so versatile- I only had a few items-(coconut, X-Mas sprinkles) on hand but you can do so much more! It’s an easy, fun, messy and interactive recipe for the kiddos.

(pardon, the bad cell phone pic)

Chocolate Covered Banana Bite’s

2 cups of semisweet chocolate -you could try white chocolate, dark chocolate, fancy flavored chocolates or nutella!

2 tbsp. of coconut oil

Assorted toppings- walnuts, almonds, peanuts, pecans, coconut, butterfinger, graham cracker, granola, toffee, sprinkles…etc.

3-4 ripe bananas

Melt chocolate and coconut oil using double boiler method (if you have a double boiler, by all means) this will help keep chocolate smooth. Next, dip banana piece into melted chocolate and then into your choice of toppings. Place onto a cookie sheet that has been lined with wax paper. Repeat the process until finished. Place cookie sheet into the freezer for 2-3 hrs. until firm but still semi soft in center. Make these ahead of time for your next party or BBQ. Mmmm!!

You can make it a chocolate covered banana popsicle too! If you plan on serving to kids… slice banana into quarters add a wooden stick to top of one slice close with another slice and freeze. Or you can also insert a stick into the bottom of the banana and add toppings. Slicing them into quarters makes it easier for the little ones to eat (smaller popsicle). Using a fork or tongs works best when dipping the banana into the chocolate. Of course, whenever possible use organic ingredients. My son loved these -the mess was worth every bite!