Spooky Chocolate-Covered Banana Bites (Print Version)

Chocolate-dipped bananas with fun decorations. Enjoy as a festive snack, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bananas

01 - 2 large ripe bananas

→ Chocolate Coating

02 - 7 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
03 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

→ Decorations

04 - 32 mini chocolate chips or candy eyes
05 - 2 tablespoons melted white chocolate for drizzling or details
06 - Sprinkles, colored sugar, or edible decorations as desired

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Peel bananas and slice into 3/4-inch thick rounds.
03 - Insert a toothpick or lollipop stick into each banana slice.
04 - Arrange slices on tray and freeze for 30 to 45 minutes until firm.
05 - Combine chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until thoroughly melted and smooth.
06 - Dip each frozen banana slice into the melted chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip off.
07 - Place dipped banana bites back onto the tray. While chocolate is still soft, decorate with mini chocolate chips, candy eyes, or sprinkles to create spooky faces.
08 - For detailed designs, use a piping bag or toothpick to drizzle melted white chocolate over bites.
09 - Return decorated banana bites to the freezer for at least 15 minutes, or until chocolate has set completely.
10 - Serve banana bites frozen or thawed slightly for optimal texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses simple ingredients that most people already have
  • Easy and fast to prepare so you are not stuck in the kitchen
  • Perfect for kids and adults who want a spooky touch without too much sugar
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free so everyone can enjoy
02 -
  • Great way to use up overripe bananas
  • Stays fresh in the freezer for several weeks
  • Customizable toppings let you design faces or patterns to suit any holiday
03 -
  • Be sure your bananas are very cold before dipping so the chocolate shell sets quickly
  • Using a deep bowl for dipping keeps chocolate waste to a minimum and results in smoother coverage
  • Have all decorations ready and close by before starting to work so you do not miss the window to attach them to the wet chocolate

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