Delicious Banana Snickers candy bars stacked on a plate.

Banana Snickers

ByOlivia Carter
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Why Make This Recipe

Banana Snickers are a delicious and healthy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the guilt. They combine the rich flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts with the natural sweetness of bananas. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick snack, a party treat, or even a fun dessert after dinner. Plus, they are easy to make and require minimal ingredients!

How to Make Banana Snickers

Ingredients:

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate (vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts

Directions:

  1. Slice the banana into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
  3. Dip each banana slice into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
  4. Place the chocolate-covered banana pieces on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Drizzle or dollop peanut butter on top of each banana slice.
  6. Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the peanut butter.
  7. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  8. Enjoy your healthy Banana Snickers as a sweet treat!

How to Serve Banana Snickers

Serve Banana Snickers chilled straight from the freezer. They make a fantastic snack for kids and adults alike. You can also serve them on a platter for guests at a party or as a fun dessert option at family gatherings.

How to Store Banana Snickers

To store Banana Snickers, keep them in an airtight container in the freezer. They will stay fresh for about a week. Just take out as many as you want to enjoy!

Tips to Make Banana Snickers

  • Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
  • You can use different types of chocolate (milk, dark, or white) based on your preference.
  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top just before freezing.

Variation

You can upgrade your Banana Snickers by adding toppings like shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, or a sprinkling of cinnamon for added flavor. Feel free to get creative!

FAQs

1. Can I use a different nut butter?
Yes, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, or any nut butter you like!

2. Are Banana Snickers gluten-free?
Yes, as long as your chocolate and nut butter are gluten-free, this treat will be gluten-free!

3. How long do they take to prepare?
They take about 10 minutes to prepare, plus 30 minutes to freeze. So, you can have them ready in under an hour!

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Banana Snickers

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Delicious and healthy Banana Snickers combining chocolate, peanut butter, and bananas for a guilt-free treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate (vegan)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts

Instructions

  1. Slice the banana into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
  3. Dip each banana slice into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
  4. Place the chocolate-covered banana pieces on a tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Drizzle or dollop peanut butter on top of each banana slice.
  6. Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the peanut butter.
  7. Freeze for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  8. Enjoy your healthy Banana Snickers as a sweet treat!

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness. Feel free to get creative with toppings like shredded coconut or mini chocolate chips.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Freezing
  • Cuisine: American

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Hi, I’m Olivia Carter. I’m 41 years old, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and now living in Denver, Colorado, where the mountains are as much a part of my inspiration as the markets I shop from. My kitchen is my safe place it smells of herbs, wood smoke, and sometimes just-baked bread cooling on the counter.

I didn’t grow up with professional chefs around me just hardworking parents and a grandmother who believed that love always started with a pot on the stove. She taught me how to make biscuits without a recipe, how to know when cornbread is ready just by the sound it makes, and how to never waste a single vegetable from the garden. Those lessons stuck with me more than anything I ever read in a cookbook.

My path here wasn’t simple. I started as a server, sneaking glances into the kitchen whenever I could. Eventually, I found myself behind the line, sweating through long shifts, burning my fingers, and learning faster than I thought possible. Later, I studied culinary arts in New York, but I’ve always said the best training came from real kitchens, real mistakes, and real people who pushed me to keep going.

Today, my cooking is rooted in Southern tradition but shaped by everywhere I’ve traveled and everything I’ve tasted. I love the balance of smoky barbecue with bright citrus, the sweetness of honey paired with a kick of chili, and the way fresh herbs can lift even the simplest dish. Food, to me, is about contrast it should surprise you while still feeling like home.

I cook for people who want food that tells a story. I believe meals should connect us to memory, to family, to joy. It’s not about perfection or fancy plating it’s about sitting down, taking a bite, and feeling something.

If you’ve ever laughed around a messy kitchen table, licked barbecue sauce off your fingers, or found comfort in a bowl of soup on a hard day, then you already understand what my cooking is about. Welcome I can’t wait to share it with you.

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