Five stacked bon bons on white surface

Sweets A Guilt-Free Indulgence

These fruit-sweetened bonbons are a simple but tasty treat for adults and kids alike. Coat bananas in chocolate sauce and toppings to freeze as directed below or, for a quicker option, cut and freeze bananas in smaller chunks and serve in a bowl, drizzled with warmed sauce and toppings of your choice. Either way, they’re scrumptious!

Prep Instructions

  • Yield: 20 (1/5 of a banana; 1.6 oz.) bon bons
  • Freezing Time: 8 hours
  • Prep Time: 20-25
  • Total Time: 8 hours, 20-25 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup soft dates, pressed down to measure
  • 2 tablespoons nut butter
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa or carob powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 4 bananas, ripe and sweet
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped peanuts, walnuts, granola, or unsweetened macaroon coconut

Instructions

  1. Combine first seven ingredients in blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a bowl.
  2. Peel bananas and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Spread coating of choice on a plate.
  4. Dip banana pieces in sauce with a spoon and then roll in coating. Stick a frilly toothpick in the center of the banana and set on a cookie sheet. Freeze on cookie sheet until firm, then place in a covered container. Keep frozen until ready to serve.

Nutritional Data

Calories: 107.83
Fat: 6.39 g
Saturated Fat: 1.04 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 13.37 mg
Carbohydrates: 11.42 g
Fiber: 2.21 g
Sugars: 5.73 g
Protein: 3.48 g
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