These scrumptious little banana treats are quick and easy and make the perfect snack! The frozen banana tastes like ice cream, while the outer 'magic shell' creates a healthy bon-bon!
I started making these back in 2012, shortly after beginning this blog.
It's one that is great to have on hand in the freezer, especially during these hot months!
What I love about these little treats is how quick they are to make, and, of course, how healthy they are.
They're almost like a healthy bon-bon!
Ingredients and substitutions
Banana - This is what creates the inner 'ice cream' bite!
Nut/seed butter - What's nice here is that you can use whatever suits your taste or allergies. Our favorites are peanut butter, tahini (a surprisingly delicious match with banana!), almond butter, and cashew butter.
Maple syrup - Because of the banana, I often leave this out and just add a drop or two of stevia (or sometimes nothing!).
Vanilla extract - This adds a little somethin' somethin', but can be omitted if you like.
Tiny pinch of sea salt - If your nut or seed butter is salted, there is no need for this.
How to make
First thing is to cut the banana into 1-2 inch chunks. Lay them out on a wax paper-lined plate and freeze until solid. This usually takes about 3-4 hours.
Mix together the remaining ingredients until smooth.
Dip the frozen banana pieces into the mixture, covering all sides. I often dip, freeze, then repeat the process until I use all of the coating.
Freeze again until coating is solid, about 20-ish minutes.
Recipe notes
If you want to make these sugar-free, just use a few drops of stevia in place of the maple syrup.
The best banana to use for this is a semi-ripe one. Bananas that are overly ripe will be mushy and won't work as well.
Top the banana treats with a few chocolate chips, cacao nibs, or roasted peanut/almond pieces to add a little texture!
These should be stored in the freezer, otherwise the coating will melt.
Other banana treats
Peanut Butter Banana Popsicles
Magic Shell Banana Treats
Ingredients
- 1 large banana
- 2 Tablespoons nut or seed butter
- 1 Tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup see Recipe Notes above for a sugar-free option
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- tiny pinch sea salt if nut/seed butter is unsalted
Instructions
- Cut the banana into 1-2 inch slices.
- Lay the banana slices onto a wax paper-lined plate and freeze until solid, about 3-4 hours.
- Once the banana pieces are frozen, mix together the remaining ingredients to make the coating. Everything should be at room temperature to mix well, otherwise, the coconut oil will clump.
- Dip the banana pieces into the coating until fully covered.
- Freeze the banana for a few minutes, then repeat this process, if desired.
- Once the pieces are covered and the coating is all used up, freeze the banana slices again until the coating is solid.
Notes
Nutrition
If you have a chance to try this recipe, please leave a star rating and a comment below letting me know how you liked it!
Eating 4 Balance
These treats look great. I don't have tahini though, so my trusty almond butter will have to do! Thanks 🙂
Ellie
dannnnng Lauren!! Those treats look amazing!!!! so do they taste really sesame-ish? 😀 And I've seen those popcorn containers and they're so adorable! So cute that your daughter says "pop pop" hehehee
Lauren
Thanks girl! They have a tahini flavor, but I really like it! I'm not the biggest fan of tahini by itself, but when it's sweetened or added to something else, it's soooo good!
whatwouldjessicaeat
Tahini + banana DOES sound like a fabulous combo! I don't know why I never thought to put the two together before! Thanks for sharing this recipe, I can't wait to try it at home!
Lauren
Thanks Jessica! Let me know how they turn out if you do!
Vesna
I can't wait to try that recipe! Happy WIAW!
Lauren
Thank you! Love your blog name!
Natalie @ Freshlifefindings
Um I'm definitely making these today!! I'm going out of town and need to use my bananas before they go bad, I know my husband will love! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Lauren
Thanks girl! Let me know how they turn out!
Alex @ therunwithin
that is such a cool recipe, it really does look like that candy shell! happy fourth.
Anna @ The Guiltless Life
Those banana bites sound fabulous! I have a jar of tahini in my fridge and every time a recipe calls for it I LOVE it, but it's just not one of those things I think to use on its own very often. Silly me!
It's great that you incorporate running, weights and circuits as your fitness routine. I had to quit running ever since I had a knee injury, but I replaced it with cardio classes 2-3 x a week like Zumba, and then also do weights and circuits the remaining time. Keeps the body guessing and the boredom at bay!
Lauren
Yeah, I definitely started seeing more change once I broke out of my rut. The circuits seem to help me a lot!
everydayvegangirl
I never thought to combine bananas and tahini, but that sounds great! I bet those would taste so good with some sun butter too! Love the popcorn "bucket"...I'm a huge fan of tar-jay too!
Doris @vanillacocoberry
woow those banana bites look delish!! never thought of that, I will surely have to try this! now that I have some time off studying muhahahha coconut oil is so good for you, I hope one day I can grow my own coconut tree haha
RC @ Just Add Cayenne
Hi there and Happy WIAW! The frozen banana and tahini looks and sounds delightful. Like you mentioned, I'd seriously love to try this recipe with peanut butter....that pair is on this Earth to be together...I swear it!
Have a great 4th!
Lauren
Thank you! I agree about peanut butter and banana! They are made for each other! Jelly schmelly!