Frozen Chocolate Banana Yogurt Bites – easy no bake dessert – banana slices, greek yogurt and honey covered in dark chocolate and finished with sea salt or fun sprinkles.
I have a true appreciation for cold sweet treats on hot summer days and this frozen treat satisfies my sweet tooth every time.
Sweet bananas, salty pretzels, creamy honey-yogurt in a rich dark chocolate coating.
I’m talking better than ice cream good.
WHAT I LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
- It’s an easy recipe with only a few simple ingredients.
- Customize with different fruits, nuts or kinds of chocolate – get creative!
- Delicious – and healthy snack – without added sugar.
- It satisfies your dessert craving on a hot day.
INGREDIENT LIST FOR FROZEN CHOCOLATE BANANA YOGURT BITES?
- ripe bananas
- plain Greek yogurt
- honey
- vanilla extract
- dark chocolate
- coconut oil
- mini pretzels
You’ll also need:
- mini muffin tin
- mini muffin tin paper liners
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- optional toppings: sea salt, crushed pretzels, colored sprinkles
TIPS AND ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- What kind of yogurt is best in this recipe?
- Why add coconut oil? It helps the chocolate melt more smoothly.
- Can I use chocolate chips? Yes – chocolate chips or a bar of chocolate chopped works well.
- For easier handling, transfer yogurt mixture to a large zip top bag. Snip one corner and pipe the yogurt onto the bananas.
HOW TO MAKE FROZEN CHOCOLATE BANANA YOGURT BITES:
Line mini muffin tin with paper liners then line baking sheet with parchment paper and set both aside.
In a medium bowl, blend plain Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla extract.
Peel bananas and slice into about 1/2″ rounds. Place banana slices on the baking sheet.
Top each banana slice with a small spoonful of the yogurt mixture then transfer baking sheet to the freezer for 15-20 minutes or until set.
To a small microwavable bowl add chocolate chips and coconut oil.
Microwave at 20 second internals until melted and smooth.
Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each paper liner.
Top with a pretzel then one frozen banana yogurt.
Spoon additional chocolate over the banana yogurt until just covered then (optional) sprinkle a little sea salt or try different toppings such as crushed pretzels or colored sprinkles over the top.
Return to the freezer one hour up to couple of hours or until completely frozen.
When you’re ready to eat, remove from the freezer and let them sit for 2-3 minutes.
OPTIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND VARIATIONS TO THIS RECIPE:
- Add finely chopped nuts to the yogurt mixture.
- Peanut butter can be added to the yogurt mixture instead of honey.
- Sub in dried fruit or other fresh fruit such as raspberries or blueberries
- Use milk chocolate, semi sweet chocolate or even white chocolate.
WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO STORE FROZEN BANANA YOGURT BITES?
After the bites are frozen, transfer from the baking tray to a freezer bag or airtight container and store in the freezer up to 2-3 months.
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Frozen Chocolate Banana Yogurt Bites
Equipment
- mini muffin tin
- mini paper muffin tin liners
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2-3 firm ripe bananas sliced into 1/2" rounds
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces dark chocolate chips OR bar
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- square or other mini pretzels
Optional Toppings:
- sea salt
- colored sprinkles
- crushed pretzels
Instructions
- Line mini muffin tin with paper liners. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set both aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, honey and vanilla extract.
- Peel bananas and slice into about 1/2″ rounds. Place banana slices on the baking sheet.
- Top each banana slice with a small spoonful of the yogurt mixture then transfer baking sheet to the freezer for 15-20 minutes or until set. Note: instead of spooning, you can also transfer yogurt mixture to zip top bag and pipe onto banana slices.
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small microwavable bowl. Microwave at 20 second internals until melted and smooth stirring occasionally.
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each paper liner. Top with a pretzel then one frozen banana yogurt.
- Spoon additional chocolate over the banana yogurt until just covered then (optional) sprinkle toppings such as sea salt, crushed pretzels or colored sprinkles over the top.
- Return to the freezer 1-2 hours or until completely frozen. When you’re ready to eat, remove from the freezer and let them sit for 2-3 minutes.