Vegan Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites
No-bake frozen treats combining firm banana chunks dipped in melted peanut butter candy coating and drizzled with chocolate. Quick to assemble, these bites require minimal active time and deliver creamy peanut butter and chocolate flavor in convenient single-bite portions. Ideal for summer snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
- 2
Cut bananas into 1-inch sections.
- 3
Melt peanut butter candy melts with shortening in a medium bowl according to package directions.
- 4
Using a fork, dip banana pieces into melted peanut butter coating and place on lined pan.
- 5
Melt chocolate chips in microwave on HIGH for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- 6
Using a spoon, drizzle melted chocolate over banana bites.
- 7
Transfer to freezer for at least 1 hour until hardened.
- 8
Transfer to an airtight container and freeze overnight.
- 9
Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving to make them easier to bite into.
Tips
Use firm, slightly underripe bananas to prevent mushy texture when frozen.
Brief room-temperature resting prevents teeth from sticking to frozen coating.
Good to Know
Airtight container in freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Prepare fully through overnight freezing up to 1 week in advance.
Remove from freezer and let sit 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Common Mistakes
Use overripe bananas to avoid mushy texture after freezing.
Skip the room-temperature rest to avoid difficulty biting into frozen coating.
Substitutions
Vegan Options
adds natural ingredients, may alter texture