Chocolate Covered Bananas ( Vegan, Soy-Free)
VEGAN II GLUTEN FREE II DAIRY FREE II SOY FREE II EGG FREE II SHELLFISH FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE II FISH FREE
This recipe for chocolate covered bananas requires no cooking and can be put together in just ten minutes—how fantastic is that? I enjoy these treats before my morning workouts or as a late-night snack when I crave something sweet. They are not only delicious but also super healthy!
Chocolate covered bananas are an absolute delight. Bananas are topped with nut butter and enrobed in melted chocolate and can be sprinkled with various toppings, such as nuts, shredded coconut, or dried fruit. They make for a healthy and fun dessert any time of the year!
Notes on ingredients for chocolate covered bananas
Chocolate
A dark chocolate bar with a cocoa content of 70% means that 70% of the chocolate has been made from ingredients found purely in the cocoa bean. The remaining 30% will consist of other ingredients, such as sugar, predominantly but may also include, for example, tiny percentages of vanilla flavouring. The higher the percentage, the stronger the cocoa flavour, which means it will be more bitter and less sweet.
Use whatever chocolate you find palatable. Sometimes I will use 70/80% in my cooking and add a little extra sweetener like honey/agave/maple syrup. Dark chocolate is almost always dairy free unless it’s a cheap brand where they will add crappy fillers. My fave brands to eat and use in cooking are ( also allergy-friendly)
Green & blacks - Click here to go to the website.
Raw chocolate - Click here for more information.
Plamil chocolate - Click here for more info
If you have a soy allergy, always choose raw chocolate, as this will not have any soy ingredients added. (Always check on the label, though.)
My favourite raw chocolate brands are:
The raw chocolate company - vegan, gluten-free-organic
Conscious chocolate - plant-based, vegan & gluten-free
Ombar chocolate - vegan - organic
If you would prefer to make your own raw chocolate, which will be soy-free, vegan and gluten-free, take a look at my raw chocolate recipe here.
Nut butter
I used almond butter, you could also swap this for any nut butter you prefer, great choices would be peanut, cashew, pistachio or hazelnut butter.
Toppings
I just used freeze-dried raspberries for these chocolate covered bananas. You can buy them from either Waitrose or Sainsburys. Other toppings you could use instead:
Chopped Peanuts
Shredded Coconut
Granola
Cacao Nibs
Flaky Salt
Hundreds and thousands
Toasted buckwheat
Mixed seeds
Ingredients
FAQs
Are chocolate-covered bananas vegan-friendly?
They can be! Use vegan chocolate and skip dairy-based toppings.
Can kids help make them?
Yes, this can be a fun, easy activity for kids with minimal supervision.
Are there healthier chocolate options?
Look for unsweetened or low-sugar, dark, or raw chocolate if you want a healthier treat. See notes on ingredients for my recommended options.
How do I store chocolate-covered bananas?
Store them in an airtight container in the freezer to keep them firm and fresh.
How long do chocolate-covered bananas last?
When frozen, they last about 2–3 weeks. Avoid storing at room temperature, or they’ll melt.
Should I use ripe or unripe bananas?
Ripe bananas work best. Overripe ones may turn mushy, and unripe ones lack sweetness.
Do I need to freeze the bananas before coating them in chocolate?
It’s not required, but freezing helps the chocolate set quickly and reduces drips.
8 servings - 30 minutes prep & chilling time
Step by step
Recipe
2 ripe bananas
2 bars of dark or raw chocolate ( see notes on ingredients section for options)
4 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries
12 almonds chopped
Method
Sliced the bananas lengthways into 4 see picture above.
Melt the chocolate over a bain-marie or in the microwave.
Spread over the almond butter, then drizzle over the chocolate, and sprinkle over the almonds and raspberries.
Pop in the freezer for 15 minutes till the chocolate has set, and you are good to gobble up!
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