Description
A quick and healthy treat that blends dark chocolate, bananas, and nut butter for a guilt-free snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional toppings (dried fruit, chia seeds, or goji berries)
Instructions
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in the nut butter until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the mashed ripe bananas.
- Add the coconut flakes and chopped nuts, mixing until combined.
- Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet, spreading it to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Top with optional ingredients if desired.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt.
- Freeze for 1-2 hours or until hardened.
- Once frozen, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, banana, healthy snacks, vegan dessert, quick recipes
