Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana (Printable)
Banana rounds topped with peanut butter and melted chocolate, chilled or enjoyed immediately.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 ripe bananas
→ Nut Butter
02 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
→ Chocolate
03 - 1.75 ounces dark or milk chocolate, melted
→ Toppings (optional)
04 - 2 teaspoons chopped roasted peanuts
05 - 1 teaspoon shredded coconut
# How-to Steps:
01 - Peel the bananas and slice each into 1-inch thick rounds.
02 - Spread a small amount of peanut butter onto each banana slice.
03 - Line a tray or plate with parchment paper. Place the peanut butter-topped banana slices on it.
04 - Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the banana and peanut butter slices.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and shredded coconut, if desired.
06 - Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set, or enjoy immediately for a gooey treat.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like something youd pay good money for at a cafe but costs almost nothing to make at home.
- The textures play off each other beautifully: cold bite, creamy center, and a satisfying little crunch from the peanuts.
02 -
- If your peanut butter is stiff and hard to spread, warm it for just ten seconds in the microwave and it will glide on without tearing the banana.
- Melted chocolate seizes if even a drop of water gets in, so make sure your bowl and spoon are completely dry before you start.
03 -
- A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the wet chocolate takes this from a fun snack to something people will actually remember.
- Try almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon instead of peanut butter for a completely different flavor that still feels like a treat.