Description
This Low Calorie Frozen Banana Snickers recipe offers a guilt-free, delicious treat combining ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate, topped with crunchy peanuts for the perfect nutritious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Banana Layer
- 3 ripe bananas
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
Chocolate Coating
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or sugar-free chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, helps with smooth chocolate coating)
Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and cut them into 1-inch thick slices to create uniform pieces for freezing and assembling.
- Freeze banana slices: Arrange the banana slices on a parchment-lined tray in a single layer and freeze them for at least 1 hour until they are firm to the touch.
- Prepare peanut butter layer: Slightly soften the peanut butter by microwaving it for a few seconds if needed, then stir in honey or maple syrup if using, to gently sweeten the mixture.
- Assemble the layers: Once frozen, spread a thin layer of the peanut butter mixture onto one banana slice, then place another banana slice on top to form a sandwich.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: Melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the ‘Snickers’: Dip each banana sandwich into the melted chocolate, then roll it in chopped peanuts, pressing lightly to ensure even coating. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Freeze again: Place the coated banana sandwiches back onto the parchment-lined tray and freeze for an additional 1 to 2 hours, or until the chocolate coating is set and firm.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately once set or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 to 2 weeks for later indulgence.
Notes
- Use sugar-free chocolate chips to reduce sugar content while maintaining rich chocolate flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup based on personal preference or omit for a lower sugar treat.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and skip peanuts topping.
- Ensure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and creamy texture that balances well with chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting chocolate and assembling)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing, assembling, melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 banana sandwiches (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: frozen banana, low calorie dessert, healthy snack, frozen treats, peanut butter, dark chocolate, banana snacks, low sugar dessert
