Chocolate Banana Creamers

Name: Chocolate Banana Creamers
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Ingredients: 1 banana, ripe, peeled; 8 oz. dark chocolate, 70% cocoa, shaved into small pieces

Treat yourself to this sweet and simple dessert. Nuts are optional.

45 min

About 45 minutes to prep and cook

147 cal

147 calories per serving

Serves 6

Serves about 6 people

Overview

This sweet treat is also anti-inflammatory, made with potassium-rich banana and 70% dark chocolate.

Ingredients

1 banana, ripe, peeled

8 oz. dark chocolate, 70% cocoa, shaved into small pieces

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: (147 ); Fat: (5.5g); Carbohydrates: (15g); Sodium: (0mg); Sugar: (9g); Fiber: (3g); Cholesterol: (0mg); Protein: (1.6g)

Directions

Step One

Slice banana into 12 half-inch slices.

Step Two

Skewer each slice with two-prong skewer. Place on wax paper and freeze for about one hour or until frozen.

Step Three

Use a double boiler or create one by placing a metal bowl over a saucepan with one inch of simmering water.

Step Four

Add the chocolate to the bowl and stir continually until three-quarters melted.

Step Five

Remove the bowl from the heat and continue stirring until completely melted.

Step Six

Take banana slices from freezer and dip into chocolate until completely coated.

Step Seven

Allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place on wax paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve. Or store in the freezer for up to two weeks.

Chef’s Notes 

If the chocolate cools from dipping the frozen bananas before all slices are coated, just put the bowl back over the saucepan of hot water to warm chocolate and dip remaining slices.
For an optional variation, roll the banana creamers in toasted nuts.
Eight ounces of chocolate is best to coat the bananas well. However, only about 4 ½ ounces of melted dark chocolate will physically stick to the banana. Save any remaining melted chocolate in the bowl for another use.

*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.

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