Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites
Sweet banana coins topped with creamy peanut butter and rich dark chocolate chips, frozen into a bite-sized treat. A satisfying, nutrient-dense snack ready to grab right from the freezer.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
65 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Leslie + Lila
Leslie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
5 min
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Total
65 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Line a small plate or tray with…
Line a small plate or tray with parchment paper.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Peel the banana and slice it into…
Peel the banana and slice it into 0.5 inch (1.2cm) thick rounds.
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Top each banana slice with a small…
Top each banana slice with a small spoonful of peanut butter.
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Press dark chocolate chips into the peanut…
Press dark chocolate chips into the peanut butter on each slice.
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Place the tray in the freezer for…
Place the tray in the freezer for 60 minutes until the banana slices are firm to the touch.
Look for: the banana slices are firm to the touch
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Serve immediately from the freezer
Serve immediately from the freezer, or transfer frozen bites into an airtight container to store for up to 2 weeks.
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