Frozen Banana Split Bites

A close up of a banana split bite with chopped peanujts

Frozen Banana Split Bites

With all the flavors of a banana split wrapped up in one chocolate-covered bite, these Frozen Banana Split Bites are a fun summer treat. Quick and easy to make!

Prep Time15

Chill Time4 20

Total Time4 35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana dessert, banana split desserts, easy summmer dessert

Servings: bites

Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas
1 cup chocolate candy melts (see note)
finely chopped peanuts
rainbow sprinkles
maraschino cherries , stems removed and patted dry

Instructions

Slice bananas crosswise into even 1 & 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet and transfer to the freezer until firm, about 4 hours.
Place crushed peanuts in a shallow bowl and sprinkles in another shallow bowl.
Place the chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to package directions until smooth and silky (but not hot.)
Using a fork, dip the banana pieces (one at a time) into the melted chocolate to cover (spooning some on top, if necessary, to cover); remove tapping on the side of the bowl to let any excess chocolate drip off.
Roll half of the chocolate coated banana pieces in the crushed peanuts, and roll the rest of the chocolate bananas in the sprinkles (only the sides should be coated, not the bottom or tops.)
Place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet upright and top with a maraschino cherry before the chocolate hardens.
Place in the freezer until chocolate is set, about 20 minutes.

Notes

Substitute for candy melts. Ghirardelli Melting Wafers or Almond Bark are both good substitutes for candy melts. You can use and equal amount of semisweet chocolate chips, if preferred, but you'll need melt them with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to get the silky texture and ability to harden properly.

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