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    Home » Recipes » snacks » Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites

    Published: Sep 23, 2021 · Modified: Apr 23, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites

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    Peanut butter and bananas just seem to go together, don't they? I think we have all gone to a restaurant and seen some version of the "elvis" sandwich on the menu. Well now you can snack like the king! These frozen banana peanut butter bites with chocolate are a 5-ingredient snack that are not only easy to make but can be kept in batches in the freezer for a quick treat whenever you need!

    completed banana bites in a mint bowl with one with a bite taken out of it

    Now the true "Elvis" sandwich is made with peanut butter, bananas, and bacon. But I thought I would keep these simple and go with banana peanut butter chocolate instead.

    For all you banana lovers, try this no bake banana split cake, next! If chocolate is what you're craving, check out Christmas Crack with Pretzels.

    Recipe Tips

    Before you get started, here are some key things to make your life easier when making these banana chocolate peanut butter bites.

    Coconut oil is a must. TRUST ME. I tried to make these without coconut oil and it was a straight up disaster. It was a hot (and cold) mess. I may have yelled. The coconut oil is an absolute must here to keep the chocolate thin enough to coat the banana and to keep it from immediately hardening the second you put the frozen banana in the melted chocolate. Trader Joe's has a great coconut oil that is triple filtered and therefor very mild in flavor.

    Work quickly. You are racing against the temperatures here. You want the bananas with peanut butter to stay frozen and the chocolate to stay melted during the coating stage. Have your chocolate melted and ready to go and your station set up, before you take the banana bites out of the freezer. Bananas can get a little gooey too, after being frozen so thats another reason to work quickly. Luckily there are no seeds in bananas that you find at the grocery store.

    Use a fork to flip. Our hands are warm and they can melt the frozen banana bites all too quickly. Try using a fork for the majority of the chocolate coating stage to reduce the amount of times you are touching the bananas.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for frozen banana bites on a mint green baking sheet
    • banana
    • flaky sea salt
    • chocolate
    • peanut butter
    • coconut oil

    Instructions

    Slice bananas into 1-inch pieces and place them on to a clean baking sheet.

    Top each piece of banana with peanut butter, placing peanut butter on banana in equal amounts. This may get a little messy, so work slowly.

    three rows of four sliced bananas with dollops of peanut butter on top

    Gently place a second banana piece on top of the peanut butter covered banana. Place in the freezer.

    These have a tendency to move around a bit, so I suggest checking them half way through and making sure they are all lined up.

    bananas with peanut butter in between two slices on a mint green baking sheet that have not yet been frozen

    After two hours, check to make sure they are frozen.

    If the frozen peanut butter banana bites are ready, melt chocolate in the microwave.

    Remove melted chocolate from the microwave and stir in coconut oil. It will be thinner and glossy.

    Using a fork, quickly coat each banana bite completely with chocolate. Place coated bites back on to the baking sheet.

    While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle with just a tiny bit of flaky sea salt.

    chocolate coated banana bites with a sprinkle of salt on top

    Place the chocolate covered bites back in the freezer one more time. Freeze for 1 hour.

    Tip for freezing sliced bananas

    When you freeze the peanut butter with banana, these can have the tendency to stick to the pan. Your best bet it to use a non-stick baking sheet, parchment paper, or a silicone baking mat to avoid any problems.

    Who are these frozen banana bites with peanut butter good for?

    • Dogs (Really! See below about how to make them pet friendly)
    • Kids They are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, the main component is fruit, AND they have protein for the peanut butter!
    • Anyone looking for a quick sweet treat
    finished snacks in a little green bowl

    Variations

    Here are some fun ways to switch up these banana chocolate bites!

    • Add honey. Add a drizzle of honey on top of the banana and peanut butter and then top with the second banana slice. Freeze and cover with chocolate.
    • Add Bacon. Place a piece of crispy bacon on top of the banana (or in between with the peanut butter step) and then freeze. Top with chocolate as normal.

    Storage

    To store these peanut butter banana bites, keep in an airtight container in the freezer for a few months.

    If you would like, you can keep them in the fridge for a day or two, but any longer than that and you will end up with a mushy banana.

    finished snacks in a little green bowl on a white marble cutting board with one to the side with a bite taken out

    Bonus! Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites for Dogs

    Just thought I would throw this in their for those of us with furry friends! These frozen peanut butter and banana bites are a great dog treat-- simply forgo the chocolate step.

    Make these frozen banana bites as usual, and stop after the first freeze. These frozen mini banana peanut butter sandwiches can double as your pups favorite healthy snack.

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    Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites

    Sarah Baumeister
    An easy snack, full of protein and fiber and sweetness, too, Frozen Banana Peanut Butter Bites are the perfect after school treat!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Additional Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 bites
    Calories 193 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 bananas
    • 1 tsp. flaky sea salt
    • 1 cup chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup peanut butter
    • 1 tbsp. coconut oil

    Instructions
     

    • Slice bananas into 1-inch pieces and place them on to a clean baking sheet.
    • Top each piece of banana with peanut butter, placing peanut butter on banana in equal amounts. This may get a little messy, so work slowly.
    • Gently place a second banana piece on top of the peanut butter covered banana. Place in the freezer.
    • These have a tendency to move around a bit, so I suggest checking them half way through and making sure they are all lined up.
    • After two hours, check to make sure they are frozen.
    • If the frozen peanut butter banana bites are ready, melt chocolate in the microwave.
    • Remove melted chocolate from the microwave and stir in coconut oil. It will be thinner and glossy.
    • Using a fork, quickly coat each banana bite completely with chocolate. Place coated bites back on to the baking sheet.
    • While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle with just a tiny bit of flaky sea salt.
    • Place the chocolate covered bites back in the freezer one more time. Freeze for 1 hour.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 332mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16g
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