Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Bites
These tiny treats combine creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and dark chocolate for a comforting snack or indulgent dessert classic loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
For the Bites
- 2 pieces ripe bananas mashed until smooth; the riper, the sweeter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter smooth works best for coating and flavor; use almond butter for a nut-free twist
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate for a silkier melt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract lifts the banana and chocolate notes
- 1 pinch sea salt balances the sweetness
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for crunch and toasts beautifully when sprinkled
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional; helps the chocolate set glossy; skip for a denser bite
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until creamy and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
- Fold the creamy peanut butter into the mashed banana until fully combined into a thick mixture.
- Drop tablespoon-sized dollops onto the prepared tray and shape them into small rounds. Freeze for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
Dipping and Setting
- Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip each frozen banana-peanut butter round into the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top while the chocolate is warm.
- Chill the tray in the fridge for 30–45 minutes or freeze for 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
These bites can be made nut-free with sunflower seed butter; for a sweeter bite, swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate; use coconut oil for a glossier finish.