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Low Calorie Frozen Banana Snickers

A refreshing and indulgent sweet treat made with bananas, peanut butter, dates, and dark chocolate, perfect for a healthy dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half crosswise firm but sweet
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter smooth or slightly chunky for texture
  • 1/4 cup medjool dates pitted and soaked if needed (for natural caramel)
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 70 percent cocoa is rich and lower in sugar
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil helps chocolate set shiny
  • 1 pinch sea salt balances sweetness
Optional Toppings
  • crushed peanuts for topping
  • unsweetened shredded coconut for dusting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange banana halves flat-side down so they rest steady.
  2. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter on top of each banana half, spreading gently to cover most of the exposed banana.
  3. Make the date caramel: place pitted dates and 1 tablespoon of warm water in a small food processor. Pulse until they form a smooth, sticky paste.
  4. Dollop about 1/2 teaspoon of date caramel on top of the peanut butter layer.
  5. Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until glossy.
  6. Spoon melted chocolate over each banana so the whole top is coated. Immediately sprinkle crushed peanuts or shredded coconut if using.
Freezing
  1. Freeze the tray for at least one hour, until the chocolate is firm and the banana is nicely chilled.
  2. For firmer bites, freeze up to two hours. Enjoy right out of the freezer.

Notes

Store finished bites in an airtight container with parchment between layers in the freezer for up to 2 months. For best texture, eat within 4 weeks.