Monkey Treats – An After-School Snack

No matter if it happens in a public arena, a private setting or at home, school is hard work, hard play, and lots of energy spent. Those growing bodies need something delicious and nutritious at the end of the school day to re-energize them. Nothing is better than something homemade. I have a super easy and oh, so good snack idea that fits that bill! These are called, Monkey Treats, simply because of the main ingredient…

Bananas! I made these a few weeks ago for a gathering at my house. The adults that ate them loved them! These are simply frozen banana slices dipped in chocolate and then rolled in a topping. They honestly had the flavor of some kind of ice cream treat. One or two pieces would satisfy a sweet tooth craving after school, after a meal, or in-between meals. Here’s how they’re made…

Monkey Treats

Ingredients:
3 medium bananas
1 cup Chocolate chips
2 tsp. coconut oil (or shortening)

Directions:

Cut each banana crosswise into 6 pieces

Insert a toothpick into each piece; transfer to a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until completely firm, about 1 hour.

In a microwave, melt chocolate and oil; stir until smooth. Dip banana pieces in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Dip pieces in toppings as desired; return to baking sheet. Freeze at least 30 minutes before serving.(about 1 in. thick).

I take them out of the freezer for about 5 minutes before serving.

These would be fun for your children to help you make! They’re so quick and also so cute! Here are some other ideas for them:

1. Freeze the banana slices without a toothpick. Top with whipped topping and a cherry to serve as a mini banana split! See pin here.
2. Slice bananas in half, then in half length-wise. Freeze one hour. Spread with peanut butter or other nut spread. Drizzle with melted chocolate, then top with crushed peanuts. Freeze. Enjoy!

The possibilities for this adorable and delicious snack are endless! You don’t need to be a kid after school to know that these are a great snack!

Do you have memories of after-school snacks when you were a child? I hope you’ll create a fun memory for your kids with these little treats!