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Healthy snacking is good for the body and the soul. Join Kris Osborne, wellness warrior, culinarian, and snacker extraordinaire, as she helps you prep high-vibe, whole-food snacks for your busy week ahead.
Pre-packaged by Mother Nature, the sweet, creamy flesh of the banana is Mama’s ready-made dessert.
While frozen bananas don’t require much else to satisfy, if you want to kick your snacking game up a notch (or offer your family and friends a really awesome dessert bar), simply melt some chocolate and start peeling.
High in vitamin B6, bananas help with the development of neurotransmitters, like serotonin and melatonin, which help to regulate our mood and sleeping patterns. They’re also a good source of potassium (which helps to regulate blood pressure) and manganese (which protects against free-radical damage).
So the next time you’re looking for a sure-fire treat that’s good and good for you, dip and freeze your bananas. We dare ya!
Ingredients
Method
1. Prepare all of your toppings. Toast any toppings that you may want toasted, by placing them in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir or shake regularly to prevent it from burning. Set your toppings aside to cool. If you’re not toasting, or once your toppings have cooled, simply chop them into small bits.
2. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in 30-second intervals in the microwave, taking care to stir in between to ensure it doesn’t burn and there aren’t any lumps.
3. Meanwhile, cut bananas on the bias into rounds about ½-1 inch thick. Lay them out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
4. Once the chocolate is melted, use two forks to dip the banana into the chocolate: one fork holds the banana on its surface while the other spoons the chocolate over top. Coat the banana with chocolate and place it back onto the parchment paper.
5. Sprinkle with desired topping(s) and a slight dusting of flaky sea salt.
6. Place into the freezer for a couple of hours to freeze.
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Born into the family-owned restaurant business, Kris Osborne was destined to love food and learned to cook as a little wee one. When she’s not creating goodness in the kitchen or over at her blog, she can be found studying naturopathic medicine, getting her fitness on in a group exercise class, or snuggling with the loves of her life: her partner and adorable cat.
