Frozen Banana Yogurt Bites (Printable Version)
Greek yogurt-coated banana rounds frozen into bite-sized snacks, finished with nuts, coconut, or mini chocolate chips.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 medium ripe bananas
→ Yogurt
02 - 3/4 cup (180 g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
→ Sweetener & Flavorings
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ Toppings
05 - 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Peel the bananas and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt with honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract, if using. Stir until smooth and well blended.
04 - Dip each banana round into the yogurt mixture, turning to coat evenly on all sides. Use a fork or toothpick for easier handling.
05 - Place each yogurt-coated banana slice onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a small gap between pieces.
06 - Sprinkle your choice of chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or mini chocolate chips over the coated banana slices while the yogurt is still soft.
07 - Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the bites are completely firm and set.
08 - Transfer the frozen bites to an airtight container and keep stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These little bites have this magical creamy icy texture that tricks your brain into thinking you are eating real ice cream.
- The whole process takes about fifteen minutes of actual work, which means you can make them on a weeknight without thinking twice.
02 -
- If the bananas are too ripe they turn to mush when you slice them and the bites will not hold their shape through the dipping process.
- Letting the bites sit at room temperature for two or three minutes before eating transforms the texture from rock hard to perfectly creamy.
03 -
- Chill the sliced bananas in the freezer for ten minutes before dipping and the yogurt will set on contact instead of sliding around.
- Keep a damp paper towel nearby to wipe your fingers between dips because sticky hands make the whole process unnecessarily frustrating.