Frozen Chocolate Banana Protein Clusters
A delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the rich sweetness of chocolate with the wholesome goodness of bananas and yogurt. These Chocolate Banana Protein clusters are a delicious fusion of flavors and textures that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup thick Greek-style yogurt
- 1/4 cup cashew (or any other nut or seed) butter
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Toppings Optional
- Chopped nuts
- Fresh or dried fruit
- Flaky sea salt
- Seeds like hemp or sesame
- Granola
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat. This will prevent the banana from sticking to the sheet and make for easy removal later.Cut up bananas into 1/4 - 1/2 inch slices and on the parchment paper arrange them in 6 (more or less) small clusters, sort of in the shape of a flower using 4 - 6 slices of banana for each one. You can make them as big or as small as you like. Try and get them touching each other so they make a solid base with the toppings you will be placing on top.In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, cashew butter, protein powder and vanilla extract until well combined. Spread the yogurt mixture evenly on each banana cluster. Freeze for 1-2 hours.
Chocolate Topping
- Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.Once the chocolate is melted, remove the clusters from the freezer and place a dollop of chocolate on top each one and spread out with the back of a spoon.Add desired toppings and gently push in while the chocolate is wet so it sticks.Place them back in the freezer until the chocolate hardens (5-10 min is all you need) and enjoy!