As I have many “drafts” on my blog that I have not published yet I decided to post some while I take a break from cooking. It will keep me involved but not the weekly pressure of “what to make next”. Anyways, the weather is starting to warm up and I will spend more time enjoying the outdoors!
This is another simple, but delicious recipe which a fellow blogger contributed to a Fiesta Friday party. Why have all of these great recipes available and not make any of them. everybodylovespretty.wordpress.com. posted “Frozen Dark Chocolate Banana Bits with Hawaiian Sea Salt” which immediately caught my eye as there are only 3 ingredients and a dessert you can always have on hand. For me I always buy too many bananas and they either get frozen for smoothies, made into banana bread and now this yummy dessert. Then I always have some kind of chocolate and of course sea salt so I can make this dessert just about any time. So, fruit and dark chocolate – healthy right? As a matter of fact since I first made this recipe I need to make more 🙂
- ripe bananas
- dark chocolate (you can use dark chocolate candy melts or when I want to use some good chocolate I will buy Ghiradelli semisweet chocolate bars)
- Maldon sea salt, or a sea salt of your choice (I later used chopped walnuts)
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave. Peel the bananas one at a time and slice into thick pieces. Dip banana slices in the melted chocolate using a chocolate dipping fork.
Place on a sheet of parchment paper lined baking sheet and while the chocolate is still soft sprinkle the tops with sea salt.
You can refrigerate and eat them now or freeze and later enjoy a sweet treat whenever your cravings for chocolate call you 🙂 After dipping two bananas (about 18 slices) in the melted chocolate it started to change texture and was too thick to coat. I even tried to remelt it and it did not work. I guess the carbs in the bananas had something to do with it. Regardless it did seize up on me which can happen with chocolate.
These looks delicious!!! 🙂
They are delicious, convenient and easy to make. These are a great treat to keep in my freezer 🙂
They look so yummy!!
They are – this was a good recipe from a fellow blogger 🙂
Yum – simple but delicious!
Lisa – simple is usually good, is it not? 🙂
I always like simple recipes with few ingredients. Good one!
I know how can you go wrong with 3 ingredients 🙂
I too was intrigued by this simple yet delicious looking recipe. Looks like you found “perfect success” with it…so glad you shared it! I’m moving it to the top of my must try recipe list:)
It was too simple not to try. These banana slices are a staple in my freezer now. I hope to try more recipes from fellow bloggers, especially your latest shrimp recipe after I take a break… 🙂
Very interesting about the chocolate seizing up after 18 dips! Guess you just had to dig in and eat it straight?? 😉
Of course – ha!ha! There must be a scientific reason for this but I have no idea 🙂
We’ll have to find a science teacher! I’ll have to text my colleague to see what he says!
I know water can make chocolate seize up – let me know if you find out anything 🙂
My colleague thinks it is probably the starch in the banana that is thickening up the chocolate. 🙂
Thanks Patty – that is what I said in the recipe – I figured the carbs/starch was the likely culprit 🙂 But now it is confirmed by a reliable and professional source!
Yep, it’s just like you suspected! Yay!
Haha! I made this after everybodylovespretty posted it, too. Instead of sea salt, I topped the bites with chopped up Macadamia nuts. So easy and what a fun treat!
Nuts are an excellent idea Ngan! I will have to do that today when I make some more. I keep a supply in my freezer as it is just enough of a sweet treat and I do not feel I am overindulging 🙂
Love that you and Ngan made these!! How fun are they!! I hope you enjoyed them 🙂
We both enjoyed them and I wanted to show you how much by posting your recipe and mentioning your blog. I made more today 🙂
That is so awesome! Such a good treat for spring/summer!!
For me it will be year round LOL 🙂
With Spring slowing approaching us I will have to try this recipe. Looks easy and so delicious. Thanks for sharing.
This recipe is too easy and I know it by heart LOL! It has become a favorite as I work on the weight I put on over the winter and eating too much of the recipes I have made 🙂 Good to see you again as I know you have been busy and off the circuit so to speak!
Yum! I love bananas, so I will need to try this! 🙂
You really should try as they are a great dessert to have on hand 🙂
I made a batch this morning. They weren’t as pretty as yours but they were very tasty!
They do not need to look good, just taste good 🙂
Mmmm yum! Great recipe for banana-lovers 🙂
I certainly am a banana lover 🙂