Recipes Health Conditions IBS Chocolate Covered Banana-Walnut Bites Recipe By Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD facebook twitter linkedin Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD, is a nutrition expert with expertise in GI disorders. She is a leader in using the FODMAP approach with IBS patients. Learn about our editorial process Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD Medically reviewed by Medically reviewed by Richard Fogoros, MD on April 28, 2017 Richard N. Fogoros, MD, is a retired professor of medicine and board-certified internal medicine physician and cardiologist. He is Verywell's Senior Medical Advisor. Learn about our Review Board Richard Fogoros, MD Updated on September 20, 2019 Print Patsy Catsos, MS, RDN, LD (34 ratings) Total Time: 30 min Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 0 min Servings: 8 (3 pieces each) Nutrition Highlights (per serving) 141 calories 9g fat 17g carbs 2g protein Show Nutrition Label Hide Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings: 8 (3 pieces each) Amount per serving Calories 141 % Daily Value* Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 2mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 12g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 2g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 12mg 1% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 184mg 4% *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. This delightful dessert, which combines the classic flavors of bananas, walnuts, and chocolate, couldn't be easier. They can be made by anyone with access to a microwave and are a perfect recipe for making with young children. In fact, you might wish you had an extra pair of hands during the dipping process, so plan to have an assistant available. Ingredients 2 medium bananas 4 ounces semisweet baking chocolate 1 ½ teaspoon coconut oil 24 walnut halves Preparation Line a baking tray or cutting board with waxed paper. Secure the waxed paper with a piece of tape if necessary. Peel the bananas and slice them into 1/2-inch slices. Break the baking chocolate into pieces. In a microwave-safe bowl, add the coconut oil and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat at 15-second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Working quickly, place the bananas on the tines of a fork and lower it into the melted chocolate. Use a spoon to pour chocolate over the top until it is thoroughly coated. Scrape the bottom of the fork over the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate and use another fork to slide the banana slice onto the prepared tray. Gently press a walnut half into the chocolate on top of the banana slice. If chocolate starts to become too thick, reheat it as needed. Chill the chocolate-covered bananas until the chocolate hardens, at least one hour. Serve chilled. Any chocolates that aren't enjoyed within 24 hours should be frozen for storage in an airtight container. Variations and Substitutions Read the label carefully when shopping for chocolate. This recipe has been developed for semi-sweet baking chocolate. Although some brands of semisweet chocolate chips can be substituted (those without milk in the list of ingredients), other types of baking chocolate, such as bittersweet, cannot. Top some of the bananas with walnuts before dipping, to vary the appearance of the candies. Pecan halves can be used in place of walnut halves. The same technique can be used for dipping a variety of other nuts or fruits; try dipping fresh strawberries, pineapple or peanuts. Cooking and Serving Tips At first you may be able to submerge the bananas in the melted chocolate. But as the amount of available chocolate diminishes, you will have to tip the container and spoon up chocolate to pour over and coat the bites of banana. At this point, an extra pair of hands can be quite helpful. Rate this Recipe You've already rated this recipe. Thanks for your rating! Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get simple, delicious recipes to help you eat well without feeling deprived. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit