21dsd Frozen Coco-Monkey Bites
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or other nut or seed butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons carob powder (see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 3 medium green-tipped bananas, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
- unsweetened shredded coconut, for garnish (optional)
- cacao nibs, for garnish
Preparation
Melt all the ingredients except the bananas together in a double boiler over medium-high heat for just a few minutes
If you don't have a double boiler, a glass heatproof mixing bowl set on top of a saucepan will also work
Alternatively, place the ingredients in a small microwave-safe bowl, and microwave on high in 20-second increments until smooth, stirring between each increment
Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for 5 to 10 minutes, until slightly firm
Dip each banana slice in the chilled chocolate mixture and set on a wire rack over a baking sheet
Garnish with coconut and cacao nibs, if using, and place in the refrigerator to set for about an hour
Once set, transfer the bites evenly into four sealable plastic bags or freezer-safe containers—these are single-serving portions
Store in the freezer up to several weeks and enjoy frozen
Note: if you can't find carob powder, use 2 more tablespoons of cocoa powder instead (4 tablespoons total)
But the carob powder will add a hint of sweetness without adding sweetener, so it's worth using if you can!
Dsd fruit serving:
One serving includes half of a green-tipped banana
Factor this into your total intake of allowed fruit for the day
Limit yourself to one serving of this recipe per day
Nut-free make these with sunflower butter!
Fodmap-free make these with ghee instead of coconut oil