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Treat your sweet tooth to this healthy snack - a sugar-free crispy chocolate inspired by a Nestle Crunch bar, nut butter and banana slices! Prep a batch and store in the freezer. Gluten-free and only 84 cal per piece
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Crispy Chocolate Banana Bites
Prep Time
10 mins
freezer
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Treat your sweet tooth to this healthy snack - a sugar-free crispy chocolate inspired by a Nestle Crunch bar, nut butter and banana slices! Prep a batch and store in the freezer!

Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: amaranth, banana, chocolate, peanut butter
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 84 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • ¼ cup popped amaranth can sub unsweetened puffed rice cereal
  • 1 medium banana sliced into 12 discs
  • 3 tbsp nut butter of choice
  • 1 medium banana sliced into 12 discs
Instructions
  1. In a 12-ct mini muffin tin sprinkle salt evenly in the bottoms of each opening.
  2. In a small, microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips with coconut oil for a total of 90 seconds, stirring once after 60 seconds. If needed, continue heating in 10 second increments, stirring between, until chocolate is smooth and glossy.
  3. Stir in popped amaranth (or substitute). Divide this chocolate mixture evenly among the 12 openings.
  4. Next dollop in about 1 tsp. of nut butter over chocolate and then press in a banana slice.
  5. Freeze for 20-30 minutes to set. Let sit on the counter for 1-2 minutes to loosen, and then invert muffin tins and tap with spoon to release.
  6. Store leftovers in freezer for up to 2-3 days.
Recipe Notes

Makes 12 pieces, each with 84 calories, 10g carb, 6g fat, and 1g protein.