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Frozen Banana Snickers, a healthy treat made with bananas, chocolate, and peanuts

Frozen Banana Snickers

A no-bake, secretly healthy dessert that combines bananas, nut butter, and chocolate for a delightful treat everyone will love.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium ripe bananas Spotty but not collapsing.
  • 4 tbsp peanut butter (or your favorite nut/seed butter) Use a thick variety.
  • 4-5 tbsp dark chocolate, melted Any dark chocolate you love works.
  • 1/4 tsp coconut oil Helps chocolate to melt smoothly.
  • 3 tbsp chopped peanuts (or other chopped nuts/seeds) For added crunch.
  • a pinch flaky sea salt Enhances flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Peel each banana and slice each in half lengthwise, then cut each half into two pieces for a total of 8 banana slabs.
  3. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of peanut butter over each banana piece.
  4. Scatter chopped peanuts on top of the peanut butter layer and add a tiny pinch of sea salt.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 20-30 second bursts, stirring between bursts, until melted and glossy.
  6. Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over each banana slice, covering the peanut butter.
  7. Freeze the tray for at least 60 minutes or until the chocolate has set.
  8. Let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

These frozen treats are best within 2-3 weeks in the freezer. Let them sit out for a few minutes before serving to avoid biting into solid chocolate.