Monday, June 15, 2015

Chocolate Covered Banana Slices

Looking for a sweet bite that tastes good & won't wreck your progress?  Try these little beauties.  Bananas are naturally sweet, dark chocolate has wonderful antioxidant benefits, & coconut oil & all natural peanut butter provide you with healthy fats your body needs (in moderation, of course).



Step 1: Melt 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (80% cocoa or more is best) & 1 tsp. extra virgin coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl.  Microwave for approximately 30 seconds, stir, & microwave for approximately 30 more seconds & stir again til smooth.


Step 2: Cut 3 bananas into 1/2 inch slices.


Step 3: Dip banana slices into melted chocolate & place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.


Step 4: Put baking sheet in the freezer for approximately 10 minutes.


Step 5: Place a dab of all natural peanut butter between two chocolate covered banana slices to make a flavor filled bite of goodness.
 
*Place extras in a resalable container & place in the freezer for future craving crushing.
 
*21 Day Fixers: 6 chocolate covered banana slices with all natural peanut butter = 1 purple, 1 orange, 2 tsp.

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