The Dessert banana and chocolate is a truly delicious spoon dessert; perfect when you need an extra treat, but without overindulging in calories. This dessert does not contain sugar, lactose, gluten, and eggs. A light and unique treat that we can enjoy without much guilt. The dessert is easy to prepare and does not require cooking, making it perfect for the whole family, as a dessert or just for a sweet break.
If you prefer light desserts with few calories, check out the yogurt and coconut snacks, I am sure you will fall in love with them at the first bite.
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 497.37 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 39.75 (g) of which sugars 21.14 (g)
- Proteins 7.92 (g)
- Fat 34.41 (g) of which saturated 11.10 (g)of which unsaturated 6.40 (g)
- Fibers 9.11 (g)
- Sodium 9.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Banana and chocolate dessert ingredients
- 9 oz bananas
- 5 oz 70% dark chocolate
- 2/3 cup chopped hazelnuts
Tools
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Blender
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 4 Dessert cups
- 1 Microwave oven
Banana and chocolate dessert steps
Take the bananas and slice them, put them in the blender and puree them, set aside for later. Meanwhile, chop the dark chocolate with a knife, place it in a bowl and microwave to melt it.
Once melted, let it cool, then combine it with the banana puree, mix well until you have a nice soft cream. Take the dessert cups and start creating the base with a layer of chopped hazelnuts. The hazelnuts can be prepared at home, just put them in the blender, but ready-made ones can also be purchased.
You can also find chopped hazelnuts here
Now pour the banana and chocolate cream over the hazelnuts, add another layer of chopped hazelnuts and another of cream. Finally, cover with more hazelnuts, those who like can decorate with cereals and whole hazelnuts.
Now put the cups in the fridge to rest for about an hour, but they can also be enjoyed right away and are even creamier, enjoy this delightful treat!
If you enjoy cooking with me, I’ll see you in the next recipe 🙂 Don’t miss it! Follow me on your favorite social:
Banana and chocolate dessert storage
Banana and chocolate dessert storage
The banana and chocolate dessert can be kept in the fridge for a few days, but before serving, let it stand at room temperature for at least half an hour.
