These Mini Chocolate-Covered Bananas are made with just a handful of ingredients and are a great healthy alternative to ice cream in the summer. The almonds add a touch of saltiness and crunch, and I used dairy-free chocolate, making this recipe both vegan and gluten-free. They’re a great to keep in the freezer for a moment when you’re craving a sweet (healthier) treat.
It might be that I’m eight months pregnant, and small tasks such as tying my shoes and rolling over in bed require much more energy than they used to, but lately, I haven’t felt like cooking very much. Every time I sit down to plan a blog post, I’m always trying to think of recipes that use only a few ingredients and require minimal cooking. And it’s always a big plus when they contain chocolate!
Mini Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas with Almonds Recipe Ingredients
- Bananas – This recipe calls for three to four medium-sized bananas.
- Chocolate chips – I used non-dairy chocolate chips.
- Chopped almonds – I added chopped almonds on top because they give the bananas a little salty bite and a lotta crunch! Plus ,they add some protein š
How To Make Mini Chocolate-Covered Bananas
- Peel the bananas, cut them in half width-wise and then cut each half in half, again, lengthwise.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip each piece of banana halfway into the chocolate, and use a spoon to ensure the front and back are evenly covered in chocolate. The bananas can be a little slippery, so you might want to use a fork or toothpick to help pull them out of the chocolate. Place chocolate-covered bananas on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper and sprinkle each one with chopped almonds.
- Place the bananas in the freezer and let them freeze for 1-2 hours, until they are completely frozenāstore bananas in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer for 1-2 weeks.
Recipe Tips and Thoughts
- This recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
- Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are a nice, healthy snack for the summer when you’re craving all the ice cream.
- I go through at least one bunch of bananas each week, and these treats give me one more way to enjoy them.
- I know that I’m not the first person in the world to dip bananas in chocolate and freeze them, but we’ve been watching a lot of Arrested Development reruns lately, so I’ve had frozen bananas on the brain! I decided to make a smaller version because tiny foods are always more fun to eat!
- Store them in the freezer for 1-2 months.
Have a question about this recipe? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
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Check out my video to see exactly how to make these delicious little treats!
Mini Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas with Almonds
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
- 3-4 medium sized bananas
- 1 cup chocolate chips, I used non-dairy chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup chopped almonds
Instructions
- Peel the bananas, cut them in half width-wise and then cut each half in half, again, lengthwise.
- Melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Dip each piece of banana halfway into the chocolate and use a spoon to make sure the front and back are covered in chocolate. The bananas can be a little slippery so you might want to use a fork or toothpick to help pull them out of the chocolate. Place chocolate covered bananas on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper and sprinkle each one with chopped almonds.
- Place the bananas in the freezer and freeze for 1-2 hours, until frozen. Store bananas in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the freezer for 1-2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dessert, Snack, Gluten Free, Vegan
Love it!Thanks for teaching us!
So fun to come across this recipe. I’ve been peeling and freezing bananas lately and eating them in the afternoon for a healthy pick-me-up treat. They’re better than ice cream! I’m going to try your recipe for an extra special treat!
I hope you enjoy them, Lisa! Frozen bananas are one of my favorites too š
I haven’t made frozen bananas in sooooo long and you’re reminding me how much I loved it! These look absolutely amaaaaaazing, Izzy! Awesome video too!!
Thanks, Sarah! I’m finding that they are so great to have in the freezer because all I wanna do is eat cold food and chocolate these days š
Frozen chocolate covered bananas are one of my favorite desserts to keep in the freezer! They’re SO good and I love that you added those chopped almonds – yum!
Mine too, Rachel! Thanks so much š
I love a yummy no cook recipe like this. This would be a nice surprise for my kids after school!
Thanks, Karen! Yes, it would be great for kids! They will never know they are healthy š
Salted, toasted almonds with the chocolate sound so good. Love the video Izzy. And I think no-cook recipes with few ingredients are great anytime, pregnant or not. š
Thank you, Katie! Haha, I agree! Especially in the summer š
Simple is always good – whether or not you’re 8 months pregnant!! š These look delicious!!
So true! Thanks, Ashley š
I never got along to watching that final season of Arrested Development, and now I’m going to! So delicious š
You need to watch it, Medha! It’s really good! Thank you š
Oh I love easy things like this!! Sometimes simple is best!
Thanks, Annie! I 100% agree š