No-Bake Banana Coconut Bites with Chocolate Shell
No-Bake Banana Coconut Bites with Chocolate Shell
Ingredients
For the Banana Coconut Bites
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Chocolate Shell
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut to the mashed bananas. Use a fork to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a cohesive "cookie dough."
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Using a medium 1 1/2 tablespoon spring-loaded cookie scoop, scoop rounded balls of the banana-coconut mixture. Place these balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring about 2 inches of space between each ball. This recipe yields approximately 12-13 bites.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
In a small, separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Microwave this mixture in 20-second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth and runny.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Dip each banana-coconut ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork or similar utensil to lift the ball out, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the chocolate-dipped coconut balls back onto the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Refrigerate the chocolate-dipped coconut balls for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to set.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Once chilled and set, the no-bake banana coconut bites with chocolate shell are ready to enjoy.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
No-Bake Banana Coconut Bites with Chocolate Shell
For the Banana Coconut Bites
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Chocolate Shell
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the 2 cups of unsweetened shredded coconut to the mashed bananas. Use a fork to mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and form a cohesive "cookie dough."
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Using a medium 1 1/2 tablespoon spring-loaded cookie scoop, scoop rounded balls of the banana-coconut mixture. Place these balls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring about 2 inches of space between each ball. This recipe yields approximately 12-13 bites.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
In a small, separate bowl, combine the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil. Microwave this mixture in 20-second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the chocolate is completely smooth and runny.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Dip each banana-coconut ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated. Use a fork or similar utensil to lift the ball out, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the chocolate-dipped coconut balls back onto the baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Refrigerate the chocolate-dipped coconut balls for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate shell to set.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Once chilled and set, the no-bake banana coconut bites with chocolate shell are ready to enjoy.