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Banana Bites

By Kate Morgan Jackson

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This quick and easy recipe for banana bites combines everyone’s favorite fruit into a chocolate covered treat, making the perfect little frozen snack!

Banana Bites

Oh, I love these little guys. Not only are they DELICIOUS, and not only do they feature fruit, so you can tell yourself they are just a little bit healthy, but they are also awesome for using up those bits and pieces that accumulate in your cupboard (if you are me, anyway.) You know what I mean – the last quarter cup of shredded coconut in the bag, the end of that package of mini-chocolate chips, etc etc.

Anyway, start with a bunch of bananas. I love bananas.

bananas

And melt up your favorite kind of chocolate. Milk, dark, bittersweet, your call. You could even use white chocolate if you are a white chocolate kind of person.

Then lay out little separate dishes of whatever sweet crunchy odds and ends you have on hand. You cut up the bananas into bite size chunks, dip them in the melted chocolate and then roll them in the coatings. In my case I used coconut (which I toasted for a few minutes first…)

Banana Bites

And chopped peanuts (sweet and salty, whoo-hoo!)

Banana Bites

And the end of that bag of toffee bits that I was beginning to think I would have in my cupboard forever (can’t even remember what I bought them for in the first place!)…

Banana Bites

And my personal favorite, crushed Oreo cookies. This little banana bite isn’t as handsome as the others, but man, did he taste good!

Banana Bites

Pop them in the freezer for a few hours and that’s it. Chocolate, bananas, and you cleaned up your cupboard. What could be better??

 

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Banana Bites!


  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Assorted toppings for coating bananas (such as crushed oreos,  chopped Butterfinger or Heath candy bars, chopped  peanuts, and/or toasted shredded coconut)
  • 3 bananas, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Instructions

  1. Stir chocolate and oil in heavy small saucepan over very low heat just until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment or nonstick foil, and put your toppings in separate dishes.
  3. Carefully dunk each banana slice in chocolate making sure it is totally covered.   Dip the chocolate covered banana in the topping, and then pop it on the lined baking dish.
  4. Repeat with remaining bananas, chocolate, and toppings. Freeze the bananas until they are firm and then enjoy!  Store any leftovers (hahahahaha!) in the freezer.
54156.6 g10.1 mg32.3 g20.6 g0 g73.9 g7.3 g4.5 g0 mg

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Kate Morgan Jackson

Hi there!  I’m Kate, and I’m a recipe writer, food photographer and devoted bacon lover.  I started Framed Cooks in 2009, and my mission is to create and share family-friendly recipes that make cooking both easy and fun…yes, I said FUN!  My kitchen is my happy place, and I want yours to be that place too.  And if you make this recipe, I would love you to tag @FramedCooks on Instagram so I can see the deliciousness!as seen in logos

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Published on May 24, 2010

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  1. a Broad says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:10 am

    I don't think I could "pop them in the freezer" .. I think they would go straight into my mouth ..

    I wonder how Nutella would work in the mix?

    Reply
  2. Joanne says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:11 am

    These are ingenious! I never really like bananas past the first day of having them and this would be the perfect way to use them up!

    Reply
  3. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    May 25, 2010 at 12:26 am

    I think Nutella would be great if it hardens a little (does it?)…and I feel the exact same way about bananas. Day one, yay. Day two, banana bread!

    Reply
  4. Anna-Lisa says

    May 25, 2010 at 5:59 am

    All I can say is WOW. I love your photography as well. And, I really want to eat those. Right. Now. :-)

    Reply
  5. Kathleen says

    May 25, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Super YUM!!!!!!

    Reply
  6. Amie says

    May 25, 2010 at 6:42 pm

    wow – These look amazing. Its so funny how wonderful bananas are. I must eat about 1.5 a day on average, but always the same way (in oatmeal, or by themselves). I need to broaden my banana horizons!

    Reply
  7. a Broad says

    May 25, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    One day when there was no dessert or sweet in the house, I took a slice of banana and smeared some Nutella on it.
    So I have an idea of how this would taste if I did it the Right way :)

    Nutella might not harden .. it is more like peanut butter, just stays gooey.
    Which is OK with me .. banana, chocolate, nuts.. I am fine with that ..

    Reply
  8. Kate says

    May 26, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Yummy! These are great little bites! I just happen to have lots of little bags of "stuff" that will be used and enjoyed!

    Reply
  9. oneshotbeyond says

    May 26, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    holy greatness!!! Those look great and they are so creative!

    Reply
  10. vanillasugar says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    i love your blog…nice and creative, thank goodness.

    Reply
  11. CAPow! says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:11 am

    these look so delicious! I can't wait to make some!

    Reply
  12. {lovely little things} says

    June 1, 2010 at 2:18 am

    These look absolutely delicious, love your blog!

    Reply
  13. Joanna Goddard says

    June 30, 2010 at 7:19 pm

    oh my goodness, what a GENIUS idea!! xo joanna

    Reply
  14. Morgan says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:03 pm

    GAH! Those look amazing! I'm definitely going to try!

    Reply
  15. Gintare says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:04 pm

    I AM SO TRYING THIS!

    Reply
  16. Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen says

    July 6, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Holy moly! The only thing better than a banana would be a banana covered in chocolate! I love this idea.

    Reply
  17. Charlie says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    that sounds like so much fun to make! love that.

    Reply
  18. iheartkiwi says

    July 6, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    i actually have a bag of chocolate and a bunch of bananas in my pantry! guess what i'm making for dessert tonight!

    i think it's fate.

    Reply
  19. Polly says

    July 6, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    WOW. YUM. I am so trying this this summer! thanks for the tip! xxx

    Reply
  20. Serena says

    July 6, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    These look delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  21. Lindsay Jewell says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:52 am

    Those look so good and simple. It's recipes like this that make me think 'duh, why didn't I think of that before?'

    Thanks for sharing. :)

    Reply
  22. Hazydaisy says

    July 7, 2010 at 6:57 am

    I'm going to make them tonight! Your luscious photos have inspired me and I know they are going to taste as good as they look :)

    Reply
  23. Emily says

    July 7, 2010 at 8:57 am

    Came upon your blog through COJ! I love love love it! Thos banana bites look to die for!!!! And the pics are just gorgeous. x London Zest

    Reply
  24. sherilyn says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:20 am

    just discovered your blog!!! It is great! I am an avid cook myself and get so excited when I discover blogs like yours. Looking forward to making these for my boys.

    Reply
  25. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    July 7, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Hey, thanks everybody! Now that it is one million degrees outside in New York, I think I have to freeze up some more of these. Happy summer…I think? :)

    Reply
  26. Parks says

    July 7, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Wow. These look incredible. Just.. Wow.

    Reply
  27. ElisabethSpace says

    July 7, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    hummina hummina, I think I'm about to fall in loooove.

    Reply
  28. bink and boo says

    July 8, 2010 at 12:36 pm

    Guess what I'll be making today!? Genius!

    Reply
  29. PoetessWug says

    July 8, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    Oh my!!! Bananas, chocolate, AND nuts?!!! And so easy to make too! I see some banana bites in my future…my IMMEDIATE future! I'm gonna try toasted almonds, pretzel bits, and broken up kit kats…why not! :-))

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    July 8, 2010 at 8:27 pm

    a previous poster asked about how nutella would work in the mix. I have a little snack that I like to make with nutella and bananas and ritz crackers. Slice bananas about 1/2 inch thick, spread nutella on several ritz crackers and top with a slice of banana! These make awesome little "banana bites" as well!!! :)

    Reply
  31. chelsea lee aka spicklebee says

    July 8, 2010 at 9:22 pm

    Just discovered via a repost of this and I think I'm in love with this dessert! The perfect thing to make for my summer bbq this Sunday. Thank you!!

    Reply
  32. Kim @ Frost Me! says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:44 am

    found you from "thekitchen"… yum! Fantastic idea! Definitely going in the to do folder!

    hugs! Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

    Reply
  33. red ticking says

    July 9, 2010 at 7:18 am

    FABULOUS… it is midnight and all i want is one of these… thank you for the recipe!!!! love your blog… xx pam

    Reply
  34. Cooklyn Veg says

    July 9, 2010 at 7:48 pm

    Just made a batch of these – they are soooo good! will be enjoying them with the AC on and Arrested Development re-runs on the TV (these are surely Bluth-worthy frozen bananas?!)

    Reply
  35. Claire says

    July 14, 2010 at 12:30 pm

    Yum! I want to try these — so easy to make & very satisfying!

    Reply
  36. Leigh says

    July 6, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Thanks for the idea! Totally impressed my company:

    http://www.aluminarium.com/food/chocolate-covered-bananas/

    Reply
  37. FramedCooks says

    July 7, 2011 at 1:21 am

    Yes, there's nothing quite like bananas and chocolate…especially in the summertime! :)

    Reply
  38. Anonymous says

    July 11, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Ooooh! If i'm allergic to chocolate (I know, it sucks) what could i use an as alternative? I find golden syrup a bit too sweet and sickly….

    thanks!

    Jane A.

    Reply
  39. FramedCooks says

    July 11, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Allergic to chocolate, yikes! DEFINITELY check with your doctor because I wouldn't want to give you any advice without you being sure it was safe, but I have heard that carob, which you can get in health food stores, is a good chocolate alternate. You could also roll the bananas in peanut butter and the coatings and then freeze them, which would make the peanut butter less sticky.

    Reply
  40. Emily J says

    February 25, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    I just made these and they were AMAZING. Like, how have I gone all my life without making these??!?!?! amazing!!!!! I modified the recipe to use the leftover Ghiradelli Bittersweet Chips I have in bulk, coconut oil instead of vegetable oil, 4 large ripe bananas that were a day away from going too ripe, and chopped lightly salted toasted almonds & macadamia nuts as well as unsweetened coconut flakes. I cut them into bigger pieces (1.5-2 inches) and used a toothpick to help roll them around in the chocolate mixture. The freezer is the best place for them so the banana is nice and cool. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!!

    Reply

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