Summer is finally here, and so is my need for no-bake sweet treats! We’ve kicked things off strong with these healthy no-bake brownie batter balls and 4-ingredient healthy snickers rice cakes, but why not add even more to our no-bake dessert list?! These frozen banana and peanut butter bites are arguably one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made. And the fact that I don’t have to turn my oven on to make ’em? Well that’s just the cherry (or should I say banana???) on top!
Why You’ll Love These Frozen Banana and Peanut Butter Bites
- Wholesome and satisfying: These banana bites are the perfect balance of creamy peanut butter, sweet banana, and rich chocolate.
- Perfect make-ahead snack or dessert: Freeze them and grab one anytime you’re craving something sweet but healthy.
- Kid-friendly, adult-approved: Whether you need an after-school snack or a post-dinner treat, these bites are a hit with all ages.
What Makes This Recipe Healthy?
These bites are naturally sweetened with fruit, packed with fiber and potassium from bananas, and loaded with healthy fats and protein from peanut butter. The dark chocolate adds antioxidants and satisfies that chocolate craving without loading up on processed sugar or dairy. Best of all, this snack contains no refined ingredients, is gluten-free, dairy-free, and completely vegan.
Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Nut-free? Use sunflower seed butter or almond butter instead of peanut butter.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle crushed peanuts or sea salt on top before the chocolate hardens.
- Make it extra chocolaty: Add a tiny dollop of chocolate between the banana slices before dipping.
- Low-sugar option: Use stevia-sweetened chocolate chips to reduce added sugar.
Equipment
- 1 large baking sheet
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
- 2 bananas peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Place 15 banana slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread about a teaspoon of peanut butter on top of each banana slice.
- Top with another banana slice, and slightly press them together to make banana peanut butter “sandwiches.”
- Transfer the bananas with peanut butter to the freezer for about 1 hour to harden.
- Melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil in either a microwave or over a double boiler until the chocolate is completely smooth.
- Remove the bananas with peanut butter from the freezer and carefully dip them into the melted chocolate. Place the chocolate-dipped bananas back onto the baking sheet.
- Freeze the banana and peanut butter bites for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened and you’re ready to eat!
