Low Calorie Frozen Banana Snickers Recipe
This Low Calorie Frozen Banana Snickers recipe is a delicious and healthy treat that combines ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and dark chocolate for a guilt-free snack. Coated with chopped peanuts and optionally sprinkled with sea salt, these frozen banana sandwiches offer a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors while keeping calories low.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 banana Snickers sandwiches 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Freezing
- 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 your 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, preparing them for freezing and assembly.
- Freeze banana slices: Lay the banana slices in a single layer 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 it’s too thick to spread easily. Mix it with a small drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you want extra sweetness.
- Assemble the layers: Once banana slices are fully frozen, spread a small layer of the peanut butter mixture on top of half the slices. Place another banana slice on top to create a sandwich.
- Prepare the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips with the coconut oil (if using) in 20-second intervals, stirring thoroughly until smooth and fully melted.
- Coat the “Snickers”: Dip each banana sandwich into the melted chocolate, then roll it in chopped peanuts, pressing lightly so the nuts stick. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top for enhanced flavor.
- Freeze again: Place the coated banana sandwiches back onto the parchment-lined tray and freeze for an additional 1-2 hours until the chocolate coating is firm.
- Serve: Once the chocolate has set solid, enjoy immediately or store the treats in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1-2 weeks for a convenient, healthy snack.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter and peanuts with sunflower seed butter and seeds.
- You can use sugar-free or stevia-sweetened chocolate chips to reduce sugar content further.
- Ensure the bananas are ripe for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Adding a pinch of sea salt enhances the chocolate and peanut butter flavors beautifully.
- Store the frozen snacks properly to avoid freezer burn and maintain texture.
Keywords: frozen banana, low calorie snack, healthy dessert, peanut butter, dark chocolate, homemade Snickers, frozen treats
