Are you looking for an easy gluten free dessert for the holidays? Satisfy your sweet tooth with these tasty bites! To add a festive pop of color, decorative sprinkles are optional. However, to increase the nutrient density of these bites, sprinkle on some toasted chia seeds to boost your protein, omega 3, and fiber! A few strands of shredded unsweetened coconut is another alternative to still add sweetness, but it is lower in sugar and adds a tropical flavor compared to traditional candy toppings!

Serving size: about 33 banana bites

4 large bananas

7 ounce box chocolate fondue

4 tablespoons freshly ground peanut butter

1 (16.5 x 11 inch) cookie sheet

16.5 inch sheet of parchment paper

sprinkles *optional*

2. Cut a 16.5 inch sheet of parchment paper and line the 16.5 x 11 cookie sheet.

3. Slice all bananas into 1/4 inch slices and scoop 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter onto 1 banana slice. Press a second banana slice on top to make a banana and peanut butter sandwich!

4. Place one banana and peanut butter bite at a time on a wooden skewer to dip into the chocolate fondue. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off the banana and peanut butter bite and place it onto the parchment paper. Garnish with sprinkles or another festive topping!

5.  Refrigerate the bites for 1 hour or until the chocolate hardens. If your fingerprint does not leave an indent on the bites, they are ready to be removed from the tray and served!

 

Healthy Tip:

• Be careful when choosing chocolate chips or fondue for a recipe like this! A lot of chocolate includes hidden gluten containing ingredients or cross contamination with other gluten-filled products.
• Make sure to read all ingredients thoroughly and check to see how this product was processed. Chocolate chips made by Enjoy Life is a dedicated allergen free brand.

This recipe was inspired by an article in the Diabetic Living Magazine.

***I used Emmi Swiss Fondue, Organic bananas, and freshly ground peanut butter from Whole Foods***