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The best and healthiest snack ever? I’m convinced it’s Chocolate Covered Bananas; sweet, ripe banana slices coated in a layer of crunchy, chilled chocolate. They’re the perfect quick-and-easy treat when a craving strikes.
This chocolate covered banana recipe is so simple, yet so satisfying, that I genuinely can’t comprehend how much I love them. One bite of that silky chocolate meeting the creamy banana center, and I could eat way more than I’d care to admit. If you’ve ever wondered how to make chocolate covered bananas, you’re in for a deliciously effortless surprise.
What Makes This Recipe Work
This chocolate covered banana recipe is proof that sometimes the simplest things are the most delicious. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas pairs perfectly with the rich, slightly bitter notes of dark or milk chocolate, creating a flavor combination that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
Chilling the bananas before dipping helps the chocolate set quickly, forming that satisfying crunch with every bite. Plus, you only need a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, making it the ultimate answer to how to make chocolate covered bananas without fuss.
What Goes Into Chocolate Covered Bananas
You only need two simple ingredients to make these Chocolate Covered Bananas, but the beauty is you can play around with chocolate types and toppings to make them your own.
- Bananas: Choose ripe but firm bananas for the perfect creamy texture without being mushy.
- Chocolate of Choice: Dark, milk, or even white chocolate works—pick your favorite for coating.
- Coconut Oil (Optional): A tiny splash helps thin the chocolate for smoother dipping.
- Toppings (Optional): Crushed nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut for extra flavor and crunch.
Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.
How To Make Chocolate Covered Bananas
- Prepare Your Chocolate: For the stovetop method, place the chocolate in a heatproof metal bowl over (not in) a pan of gently simmering water. Stir with a fork until fully melted and smooth.
- Microwave Option: If using the microwave, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir, then heat for another 30 seconds and stir again until smooth.
- Ready the Bananas: Line a baking sheet with parchment, baking, or wax paper. Slice the bananas into half-inch pieces, choosing ripe but firm fruit.
- Start Dipping: Dip one banana slice at a time into the melted chocolate. Hold each piece upside down for a moment so the excess chocolate can drip away.
- Arrange and Decorate: Place dipped bananas onto the baking sheet. If desired, drizzle a few slices with chocolate instead of dipping, or sprinkle with toppings.
- Chill Until Set: Refrigerate the tray for 30–40 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm and set. Serve immediately, or store in the fridge or freezer for later snacking.
Pair these Chocolate Covered Bananas with Caramelized Fig Toasted Oatmeal for a cozy contrast, or enjoy them after a fresh Pomegranate Cobb Salad to balance the sweetness. For extra indulgence, serve alongside Maple Grilled Peaches & Almond Cookie Crumb for a warm, nutty complement to the cool, chocolatey bananas.
Recipe FAQ’s
You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate depending on your taste. For a healthier chocolate banana treat, opt for at least 70% dark chocolate.
Make sure the bananas aren’t rock-hard frozen when dipping, and let them rest a minute at room temperature before eating to prevent the chocolate from breaking.
Yes! Sprinkle on crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or colorful sprinkles right after dipping for extra flavor and texture.
Chocolate Covered Bananas
Ingredients
- 2 Bananas sliced into half an inch slices
- 1/2 cup chocolate of choice
Instructions
Stovetop method:
- Place chocolate in a heatproof metal bowl set over (not in) a pan of gently simmering water. Stir with a fork until melted and smooth.
Microwave method:
- Place chocolate into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Remove and stir with a fork (it won’t stir at this point, but it evens out the heat). Place back into the microwave for another 30 seconds. Remove and stir again until smooth. (If needed, place for another 10 seconds, but it shouldn’t need any more than that).
Bananas:
- Line a baking sheet with baking/parchment or wax paper. Dip bananas into chocolate, one at a time, and hold each slice upside down until excess chocolate drips off.
- Place each banana onto prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining banana slices.
- Optional: Save a few slices and drizzle chocolate over them with a clean metal fork instead of dipping them into the chocolate (as pictured).
- Refrigerate for about 30 – 40 minutes or until chocolate has hardened and set.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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