Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites

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Prep 30 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 4
Servings 4

Try this fun and easy dessert idea that uses on-hand ingredients. The kids will love it! MORE+ LESS-

By Angie McGowan

Updated July 5, 2012

Ingredients

bananas

toothpicks

bag (12 oz) semisweet or milk chocolate chips (2 cups)

tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Steps

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1

Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
2

Cut peeled bananas in 1-inch-thick slices. Insert toothpick into each slice; place on cookie sheet. Freeze 30 minutes.
3

In medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and coconut oil on High 30 seconds. Stir well; microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well after each, until chocolate is completely melted.
4

Remove bananas from freezer. Dip each in melted chocolate; return to paper-lined cookie sheet. Let stand until chocolate is firm. If not serving immediately, return bananas to freezer.

Expert Tips

If needed, use more vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin chocolate.
Chocolate-covered bananas can be garnished with coconut flakes or candy sprinkles.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 540
Calories from Fat: 260

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 29g; 44%
Saturated Fat 18g 90% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg; 0%
Sodium: 10mg; 0%
Potassium: 520mg; 15%
Total Carbohydrate: 67g; 22%
Dietary Fiber 6g 26% Sugars 53g
Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

0 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 4 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;