Looking for a great snack? This Banana Chocolate Roundup is the perfect choice. All natural, no sugar, gluten free. Healthy and delicious!
What do you do with all those leftover bananas? Try this healthy snack alternative. Banana Chocolate Roundup (as I call it) is a great, fast, NO COOK pudding….and my grandson’s favourite. I will admit I often buy extra bananas to ripen just so I can make this for him, which he requests often. Bonus…a variation of this makes great Banana Popsicles too.
Trying to add healthy options to our food choices can be a challenge. You know the saying, “if it tastes that good it must be bad”. Finding alternatives is not always easy, and lots of times they don’t taste great. This Banana Chocolate Roundup does taste good, is healthy and super simple. Never throw out ripe bananas and avocados again.
All you need are bananas, an avocado, cocoa powder and peanut butter. This is a no cook, no sugar added recipe. Healthy does not have to mean bland. This creamy smooth chocolate peanut butter delight is perfect any time of the day.
Using your food processor, place the bananas, avocado, peanut butter and cocoa. Puree till smooth and that’s it!! Quick and easy. Now all you have to do is cover and chill it.
At this point, you can either chill the whole batch in a bowl or use individual serving bowls. When ready to serve garnish with chopped peanuts and extra slices of banana. You can really use any fruit or nuts you please for the garnish.
Try experimenting with other nut butters, they all would work here. Adjusting the amount of cocoa to lessen or enhance the chocolate taste is an option as well.
Next time you have a bunch of ripe bananas, try making a healthy snack/dessert option for your family. Delicious, nutritious, quick and simple. Everyone has time for this in their lives.
Looking for more healthy options…try Chocolate Almond Oatmeal or Apple Cottage Cheese Smoothie.
Have you joined my WEEKLY NEWSLETTER? Grab your FREE printable when you do.
Banana Chocolate Roundup
Ingredients
- 4-5 ripe bananas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Extra fruit and nuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to food processor.
- Puree until well blended and smooth.
- Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Place in serving bowls and garnish.
- ENJOY!!
Kate @ VeggieDesserts
May 19, 2016 at 5:54 AMSuch a lovely, healthy chocolate pudding alternative. My kids would love it.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:16 PMMy grandson loves it!!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
May 19, 2016 at 5:51 AMWe make this at least twice a week and just can’t get enough of it. It’s such a good dessert.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:16 PMYes it really is great!!
Natalie
May 19, 2016 at 2:30 AMlooks great!
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:16 PMThanks!!
Florentina
May 19, 2016 at 1:28 AMBananas and chocolate really make a nice couple. I could go for some right now !
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:17 PMIt is really good.
Censie Sawyer
May 18, 2016 at 11:46 PMI keep seeing Avocado in pudding and shakes. I am going to have to try this. These look so good!!!
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:17 PMI totally love avocados!!
Laura | Wandercooks
May 18, 2016 at 11:26 PMOh how I wish I found this post yesterday – I just threw out some too-ripe bananas! :O Now at least I know what to do next time. This looks so deliciously creamy and chocolatey, and I love how the peanut butter would bring a little salty zing to the mix. Definitely going to make this asap! 😀
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:18 PMIt is quick, simple and delicious!!
Star Traci
May 18, 2016 at 9:32 PMThat looks amazing! My husband is notorious for letting bananas go overripe – now I know what to do.
🙂
Traci
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:18 PMYes the perfect way of using ripe bananas.
Wheelchair Mommy - Priscilla
May 18, 2016 at 6:59 PMThis looks just like pudding!! Yum. I bet it’s super rich and creamy.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:18 PMThe avocado makes it really creamy!!
Rebecca Bryant
May 18, 2016 at 10:21 AMOk you had me at chocolate. this not only sounds delicious but it is healthier then store bought pudding. I must try this as I love my chocolate in any form.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:19 PMYes homemade is best!!
Sara | Belly Rumbles
May 18, 2016 at 9:49 AMSuch a great mousse alternative.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:19 PMYes it truly is great!!
Brandy M
May 18, 2016 at 9:31 AMThis would be the perfect after school snack! My son LOVES chocolate so this is a no brainer!
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:19 PMMy grandson loves this and asks me to make it often.
Lisa @ garlicandzest.com
May 18, 2016 at 9:17 AMThis sounds so healthy – and would be great when you have a chocolate craving!
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:20 PMYes for sure, healthy and tasty!!
swayam
May 18, 2016 at 9:02 AMWish I had some avocado now. This looks healthy!
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:20 PMI have done it without, but the avocado makes it creamier.
Melissa @ My Wife Can Cook
May 18, 2016 at 8:21 AMI need to try this out on my kids (and myself)! We always have bananas on hand–I think the local grocery store thinks we have a tribe of monkeys–and it’s hard to keep up with them. This sounds like a good (and healthier) alternative to making bread.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:21 PMWell I LOVE bread, and make both often.
Katie Markey McLaughlin
May 18, 2016 at 8:00 AMCan’t wait to try this for my 3-year-old! He loves the combo of banana and chocolate, so this will surely be a hit. I love how many interesting and unexpected things you can do with avocados.
Chef G
May 19, 2016 at 12:21 PMMy grandson LOVES LOVES this!!
Tatanisha Pitts-Worthey
October 13, 2015 at 10:43 AMThis just the kind of low calorie and life (life) giving goodies I need to have ever presently on hand. I am going to give it a try and see what the boys think. Thank you.
Chef G
October 13, 2015 at 10:59 AMHope they like it…my grandson loves it and always asks for more!!