Creamy Frozen Banana Bites
Delight in these bite-sized creamy frozen banana treats coated in chocolate with optional crunchy toppings, perfect for a refreshing, fun snack or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl for filling preparation
- 1 tray lined with parchment paper for freezing
- 1 microwave-safe bowl for melting chocolate
Ingredients
- 3 bananas sliced into rounds
- ½ cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chocolate chips milk or dark
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional
- Toppings optional: crushed peanuts or almonds, sprinkles, shredded coconut, crushed cookies
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until fluffy.
- Spread or pipe a small amount of filling onto one banana slice and top with another slice to form a bite.
- Place assembled bites on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 to 45 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20 to 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen bite into the melted chocolate and immediately sprinkle with desired toppings.
- Return coated bites to the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
- Serve frozen bites straight from the freezer.
Notes
- Work quickly when dipping to prevent melting.
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer.