Description
Delicious and customizable frozen treats made from ripe bananas, nut butter, and optional chocolate or yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–5 medium ripe bananas
- 2–4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- 2–3 tbsp nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew)
- 1/2–1 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings and coatings (dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, granola, crushed pretzels)
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into 1/2–1-inch coins.
- Combine banana slices with nut butter, cocoa powder, yogurt, vanilla, salt, and sweetener in a blender.
- Process until smooth and creamy, aiming for a soft-serve texture.
- Spoon the mixture into molds or onto a lined tray.
- Freeze for 2–4 hours until firm.
- Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil and dip the frozen bites.
- Roll bites in chopped nuts, coconut, or granola for a coating if not using chocolate.
- Store in airtight containers in the freezer.
Notes
These treats are versatile! Feel free to experiment with various coatings and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: frozen banana treats, healthy snacks, dessert, vegan ice cream, easy recipes