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Frozen banana halves topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and chopped peanuts on a white plate.
Daniel

Frozen Banana Snickers

Ripe bananas stuffed with peanut butter and peanuts, dipped in chocolate, and frozen into the ultimate healthy-ish candy bar copycat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3 large ripe bananas yellow with brown spots, not overripe
  • 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup roasted salted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • pinch flaky sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Small microwave-safe bowl
  • Tongs or Fork

Method
 

Prep the Bananas
  1. Peel the bananas and slice each in half crosswise to make 6 pieces total. Stand each piece upright and make a lengthwise slit down the center, stopping about 1/2 inch from the bottom so it opens like a book but stays attached. Spread 2 teaspoons peanut butter inside each banana half, then press in 2 teaspoons chopped peanuts. Gently squeeze closed.
  2. Place stuffed banana halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, slit side up. Freeze uncovered until completely firm, at least 2 hours or overnight. The bananas should feel solid with no give when squeezed.
Coat in Chocolate
  1. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and pourable. This takes about 1 to 1.5 minutes total. Let cool 2 minutes so it is not piping hot.
  2. Working quickly with one banana half at a time, use tongs or a fork to dip into the chocolate, turning to coat completely. Let excess drip off for 3 to 4 seconds, then return to the parchment-lined sheet. The chocolate will set almost instantly on the frozen banana.
  3. Immediately sprinkle each coated banana with a pinch of flaky sea salt. Return to the freezer for at least 15 minutes to harden completely. Once firm, transfer to an airtight container with parchment between layers.

Notes

For the cleanest chocolate coating, make sure bananas are frozen rock-solid before dipping. Warm chocolate will seize if it touches any water, so keep bananas dry. These keep beautifully in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Swap almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut-free versions, and use dark chocolate for less sweetness.