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Healthy Chocolate Covered Bananas

Healthy Chocolate Covered Bananas

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Healthy Chocolate Covered Bananas (Vegan & Paleo! ) There is a certain frozen banana treat that shows up on warm afternoons at a theme park, and it has a way of making a simple fruit feel like a celebration.

  • Total Time: 140 min
  • Yield: 8-10 banana halves 1x

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients
4–5 ripe bananas, peeled and halved
6 ounces chocolate chips, dairy-free, as needed
3 Tablespoons coconut oil

TOPPING IDEAS TO TRY
Mini Chocolate Chips, Toasted Coconut, Chopped Nuts, Coarse Sea Salt, Crushed Freeze-Dried Berries, Sprinkles, etc.

Instructions

1-Insert a popsicle stick into the cut: Insert a popsicle stick into the cut side of each banana half. Place all bananas on a baking sheet or plate lined with parchment paper and transfer to the freezer. Freeze 2-3 hours, or overnight.
2-When you’re ready to dip the bananas,: When you’re ready to dip the bananas, assemble any toppings you plan to add so everything is ready to go.
3-In a small saucepan, gently melt the: In a small saucepan, gently melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat until completely smooth. (Alternatively, you can put the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish and microwave it in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted).
4-Transfer melted chocolate to a narrow glass: Transfer melted chocolate to a narrow glass (I like a juice glass). Dip frozen banana halves into the chocolate (let the excess chocolate drip off). Place dipped bananas back on parchment paper and immediately add any toppings. Repeat with remaining bananas.
5-Return bananas to the freezer for a: Return bananas to the freezer for a few minutes to harden. Store in an airtight zip-top bag in the freezer.

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  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Method: freezer

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chocolate dipped banana half
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: 12.8 g
  • Sodium: 0.6 mg
  • Fat: 6.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19.9 g
  • Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg