Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats

Plant-based | No-bake | Freezer treat | Kid-friendly

These cocoa-rich frozen bites are rolled in crunchy cereal for a wholesome twist on dessert. Whole-food ingredients come together for a treat that’s better than ice cream. Make as balls, flatten into cookies, or add peppermint for a refreshing variation.

Ingredients

Ingredient	Amount	Notes
Ripe bananas	2
Unsweetened cocoa powder	⅓ cup
Unsweetened plant milk	⅓ cup	Almond, soy, or oat
Pure maple syrup	¼-⅓ cup	To taste
Pure vanilla extract	2 tsp
Peppermint extract	¼ tsp	Optional
Rolled oats	2 cups
Crunchy cereal	1½ cups	Grape Nuts, Kashi, or Ezekiel

Method

Mash: In large bowl, mash bananas with fork.
Mix: Add cocoa powder, plant milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and peppermint (if using). Mash and stir to combine.
Add oats: Stir in oats and mix well. If mixture is too runny, refrigerate 15-30 minutes to help set.
Prepare: Line baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper. Place cereal in small bowl.
Shape: Using melon baller or small spoon, scoop chocolate mixture and drop into cereal. Roll to coat completely. Place on prepared baking sheet. Flatten with back of spoon into cookie shape if desired.
Freeze: Place baking sheet in freezer until treats are frozen solid.
Store: Transfer to airtight container and store in freezer.

Tips

Coating options: Grape Nuts, Kashi 7 Whole Grain Nuggets, or Ezekiel 4:9 Golden Flax Cereal all work well

Too soft?: If mixture won’t hold shape, add more oats or refrigerate longer

Peppermint: Add for a chocolate-mint variation

Storage

Freezer: Up to 1 month in airtight container
Serve: Straight from freezer—they don’t freeze rock-hard

Nutrition (per 5 pieces, 50 treats)

Calories: ~108
Protein: 2.5g
Carbs: 23g
Fiber: 3g
Fat: 1.5g

Adapted from: Ann Esselstyn / Forks Over Knives

Prep: 30 min | Ready: 1 hour | Makes: 50 treats