Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Close Banner
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

The 5-Ingredient Snack You Didn't Know You Needed

Christine Chitnis
Author:
April 07, 2016
Photo by Christine Chitnis
April 07, 2016

This frozen treat with just five ingredients is the epitome of simple. Bananas are sliced into rounds then are dipped in chocolate and rolled in roasted, salted pecans for a creamy yet crunchy treat that satisfies both your sweet and salty cravings.

For a more pop-like experience, you can cut each banana into three chunks and place them on skewers before rolling them in the chocolate and nuts. I prefer the bites because large hunks of banana tend to be pretty tough to bite when frozen solid.

Banana Bites

Makes 20 bites

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pecans
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • ½ teaspoon large flake sea salt
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, roughly chopped
  • 2 bananas

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. In a small bowl, toss the pecans, coconut oil, and salt; mix well so that the pecans are evenly coated.

3. Lay the pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake until they are fragrant and toasty in appearance, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool, then chop the nuts into smaller pieces. (I like to place another sheet of parchment paper on top of the cooled nuts and use a rolling pin to break them up.)

4. Using a double boiler (or metal bowl held over a pan of simmering water), melt the chocolate, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Once the chocolate is melted, remove it from the heat and set aside.

5. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel the bananas and slice them into ½-inch-thick rounds.

6. Working with one piece at a time, dip a banana round into the chocolate, fully covering the surface, and then roll it around in the nuts (it helps to use a toothpick or skewer). Place it on the parchment paper and repeat for the remaining banana rounds. When finished, place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.

To store the banana bites, place them in a freezer-safe lidded glass container with a sheet of parchment between each layer of bites.

From Icy, Creamy, Healthy, Sweet by Christine Chitnis, © 2016 by Christine Chitnis. Reprinted by arrangement with Roost Books, an imprint of Shambhala Publications, Inc., Boulder, CO. www.roostbooks.com

Watch Next

Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes

Watch Next

Enjoy some of our favorite clips from classes

What Is Meditation?

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Light Watkins

Box Breathing

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar

What Breathwork Can Address

Mindfulness/Spirituality | Gwen Dittmar

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?

Yoga | Caley Alyssa

Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips

Yoga | Caley Alyssa

How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance

Nutrition | Rich Roll

What to Eat Before a Workout

Nutrition | Rich Roll

How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life

Nutrition | Sahara Rose

Messages About Love & Relationships

Love & Relationships | Esther Perel

Love Languages

Love & Relationships | Esther Perel

Related Videos (10)

What Is Meditation?

Box Breathing

What Breathwork Can Address

The 8 Limbs of Yoga - What is Asana?

Two Standing Postures to Open Up Tight Hips

How Plants Can Optimize Athletic Performance

What to Eat Before a Workout

How Ayurveda Helps Us Navigate Modern Life

Messages About Love & Relationships

Love Languages

Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.

More On This Topic

more Food
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.
Advertisement
This ad is displayed using third party content and we do not control its accessibility features.