Low Calorie Frozen Banana Snickers Recipe
A delicious and low-calorie frozen treat inspired by Snickers, featuring ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, dark chocolate, and crunchy peanuts. Perfect for a healthy dessert or snack that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (including melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 12 banana Snickers sandwiches 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Layer
- 3 ripe bananas
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
Chocolate Coating
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (or sugar-free chocolate chips)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, helps with smooth chocolate coating)
Toppings
- 1/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the bananas: Peel the bananas and cut them into 1-inch thick slices for even freezing and layering.
- Freeze banana slices: Arrange the banana slices on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour until they are firm enough to handle.
- Prepare peanut butter layer: Slightly soften the peanut butter in the microwave if too thick, then mix in honey or maple syrup if using for additional sweetness.
- Assemble the layers: Spread a small layer of the peanut butter mixture on top of each frozen banana slice. Then place another frozen banana slice on top to form a sandwich.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips along with the coconut oil (if using) in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the “Snickers”: Dip each banana sandwich into the melted chocolate, then roll it in chopped peanuts, pressing lightly to ensure they stick. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the coated banana sandwiches for enhanced flavor.
- Freeze again: Place the chocolate-coated banana sandwiches back on the parchment-lined tray and freeze for an additional 1 to 2 hours until the chocolate is fully set and firm.
- Serve: Remove from the freezer and enjoy immediately for a refreshing, low-calorie frozen dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and creaminess.
- Coconut oil helps create a smoother chocolate coating but can be omitted if desired.
- Honey or maple syrup is optional depending on your sweetness preference.
- Make sure the banana slices are thoroughly frozen to prevent melting during assembly and coating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
Keywords: Frozen banana, low calorie dessert, healthy snickers, peanut butter banana bites, chocolate banana snacks
