Tired of racking your brain for a simple snack for the kids? You're going to love these Snickers Banana Boats that are crazy easy to make! All you need are 5 simple ingredients and you'll be making a dessert that they're going to ask for literally all the time.
Why stress out trying to make a dessert that takes a ton of time when you can easily whip up these banana boats in literally just a few moments of time.
This simple recipe is easy for everyone in the family to make, even the kids! In fact, dot the ingredients in bowls on the counter and let the kids get stuck in. Our girls LOVE to do this!
What other toppings can you add to these banana boat desserts?
You can literally add on anything that you'd like! These simple banana boats offer a great taste and flavour as they are now, but you can easily change out the toppings as well.
While it might not taste like a Snickers any more once you make these changes, it's fun to experiment and see what flavours you can create.
Some other topping ideas for the banana boats could be:
- hot fudge
- fudge pieces
- chopped nuts
- maraschino cherries
- coconut flakes
- sprinkles
- whipped cream
- chopped pineapple
- and more!
As you can see, with the base of this simple dessert being a banana, you can easily change out the toppings to make this simple dessert taste different every single time. The only limit is your imagination!
While this easy banana boat recipe really does taste like Snickers, change up the toppings to see if you could mimic any other chocolate bar flavours as well. The more you make this and adapt it, the more flavours you're going to have!
The next time you or the kids are craving something simple and sweet, this is the recipe for you. Gather up the short list of ingredients and get ready to be in dessert heaven. This is as good a treat as you can buy from any ice cream store and you can make it in less than 5 minutes!
Snickers Banana Boats Recipe
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
2 bananas
2 - 3 tablespoons of peanut butter (or other nut butter)
¼ cup / 30g chocolate chips
A small handful of unsalted peanuts, chopped
Caramel sauce
Method
1. Slice the bananas in half lengthwise.
2. Place chocolate chips in a microwave proof bowl and microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring after each time. (You can also do this in a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water.)
You could also use a chocolate spread like Nutella, if your prefer.
3. Once the chocolate is almost melted, stir until completely smooth.* Set aside.
* Cook's note: To make your chocolate look shiny, add a bit of coconut oil to your melted chocolate. Let it melt and stir through.
4. Spread peanut butter over the halved bananas then top with chopped peanuts.
5. Drizzle a little caramel sauce on top of the bananas.
6. Top with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
7. Serve immediately.
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