Dark Chocolate Cherry Banana Bites

Recipe From: Shae Johnson

We often make banana cookies like Laura's recipe found HERE on Browns Best. But I also like to try variations and similar recipes. Below is one of our new favorite variations as you can tell by the kids' faces. We couldn't wait for the chocolate to dry/harden before we ate them. They were also delicious the next day after being stored in the fridge with the chocolate having hardened on top.

Ingredients:

2 ripe bananas

3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups rolled oats, divided

1 tbsp chia seeds

¾ cup dried cherries, chopped

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 

Coconut Oil

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the bananas, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, chia seeds, and 1 cup of oats into a food processor (or blender) and blend for 30 seconds, or until ingredients are evenly combined, scraping the sides here and there for even distribution. 

Transfer the batter into a mixing bowl, add the dried cherries and the remaining oats to the mixture and stir.

Spray a baking sheet with oil.  Use a tablespoon amount of batter to roll into a ball and place on the pan and press to flatten slightly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bites are firm to the touch and hold their own shape.

In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips with a little bit of coconut oil to get the consistency you prefer. Microwave in 5-10 second intervals, stirring as you go until the chocolate chips are melted. Drizzle on top of the banana bites. Refrigerate until chocolate hardens.