Banana Ghosts with Chocolate
Halved bananas coated in coconut flakes with chocolate eyes. A light, sweet no-bake treat for kids’ tables.
- Time
- 8 min
- Serving
- 180 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $0.53
- Protein
- 2 g
Ingredients
- 1 Bananas≈ $1.44 per kg 100 g
- 2 Dark chocolatepack 90 g ≈ $2.50 8 g
- 3 Shredded coconutpack 100 g ≈ $2.00 8 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Peel the banana1 and slice each into two halves crosswise.
Place the halves cut-side down or skewer them on short toothpicks.
Roll each banana1 half in coconut flakes, pressing gently to adhere.
Chop chocolate into small pieces and shape into eyes and a mouth.
Serve immediately before the banana1 browns.
Tips
- Why it works
- Cut the banana crosswise so the cut is even, which helps the shredded coconut stick and not fall off. Chop the chocolate finely so the eyes don't melt from the heat of your hands while shaping.
- Substitutions
- Replace the shredded coconut with crushed nuts (walnuts or almonds), 8 g. You can use milk chocolate instead of dark, but the eyes will be lighter.
- Common mistakes
- If the banana darkens quickly, you cut it too thin or didn't coat it in coconut right away. The cut darkens, not the peel.
- Storing and reheating
- Keep in the fridge for no more than 1 day, in an airtight container. Cut into pieces and eat right away, and don't freeze.
- Serve with
- Serve at a kids' party or as a quick dessert after lunch with tea. You can add a few strawberries to the plate for contrast.
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