Description

These Frozen Peanut Butter and Jelly Banana Bites are a delightful and healthy treat combining ripe banana rounds layered with creamy peanut butter and sweet strawberry jelly, all coated in rich dark chocolate and crunchy crushed peanuts. Perfect as a quick snack or a fun dessert, these bites offer a satisfying mix of flavors and textures that both kids and adults will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Coating

1.25 cups dark chocolate (60% cacao chips recommended)
2 tsp coconut oil

Peanut Butter and Jelly Filling

1/3 cup peanut butter (creamy preferred)
Pinch of sea salt
15 tsp peanut butter (Jif creamy preferred)
16 tsp strawberry jelly

Bananas and Topping

1 banana, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds
1/4 cup peanuts, finely crushed

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Instructions

Prepare the bananas: Slice the banana into 1/2-inch thick rounds and set aside on a plate or tray.
Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted and smooth.
Make the peanut butter filling: Mix 1/3 cup of creamy peanut butter with a pinch of sea salt to enhance flavor and create a smooth, slightly salted filling.
Assemble the bites: Spread about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling on one banana slice. Top with a small amount (about 1 teaspoon) of strawberry jelly. Then, place another banana slice on top to create a sandwich. Repeat this process until all banana rounds are paired.
Coat with peanut butter: Spread 15 teaspoons of creamy peanut butter on the top of each banana sandwich. This layer helps the crushed peanuts stick better.
Dip and coat: Using a fork or toothpick, dip each peanut butter and jelly banana sandwich into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
Add crushed peanuts: Immediately after dipping in chocolate, sprinkle or press crushed peanuts onto the chocolate coating to adhere before it sets.
Freeze the bites: Place the coated banana bites on a parchment-lined tray or plate. Freeze them for at least 20 minutes or until the chocolate is set and the bites are firm.
Serve and store: Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a week.

Notes

Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture; overripe bananas may become too soft after freezing.
For a smoother chocolate melt, coconut oil is essential as it helps harden the coating properly.
If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter and peanuts with sunflower seed butter and seeds.
You can swap strawberry jelly for other flavors such as grape or raspberry for variety.
Serve directly from the freezer to enjoy the bite-sized frozen snack.