Frozen Banana Yogurt Bites (Printable)
Yogurt-coated banana rounds frozen with optional chocolate, nuts or coconut for an easy, grab-and-go chilled snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Produce
01 - 2 ripe bananas
→ Dairy
02 - 1 cup (240 g) Greek yogurt, plain or flavored
→ Sweeteners & Flavorings
03 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ Toppings (Optional)
05 - 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
06 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts)
07 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut
# How-To Steps:
01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
02 - Peel the bananas and cut them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and well blended.
04 - Using a fork or toothpick, dip each banana round into the yogurt mixture, turning to coat evenly on all sides.
05 - Place each coated banana slice onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving a small gap between pieces to prevent sticking.
06 - Sprinkle your choice of mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut over the coated banana slices while the yogurt is still soft.
07 - Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 2 hours, or until the yogurt coating is completely firm to the touch.
08 - Transfer the frozen banana yogurt bites to an airtight container and keep stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They take about fifteen minutes of actual effort before the freezer does all the heavy lifting.
- The creamy tang of Greek yogurt against sweet banana is genuinely addictive and somehow feels like you are getting away with something.
02 -
- If your bananas are too firm the yogurt will slide right off instead of clinging, so wait for those brown speckles.
- Do not skip the parchment paper because frozen yogurt bonds aggressively to bare metal trays.
03 -
- Use two forks like tiny tongs to flip the banana slices in the yogurt without getting your fingers coated.
- A silicone baking mat works even better than parchment for releasing the frozen bites cleanly.