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Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Chocolate Frozen Bananas with Pistachio Recipe

Now that summer vacation is upon us, it can be hard to find daily activities to keep our kiddos happy and entertained. Bringing your child into the kitchen to help cook is fun and it will help them gain appreciation for the foods they eat. Spork Foods has created an easy, sweet treat that your child will love to help you make…and eat! These Chocolate Frozen Bananas with Pistachio Chewy Bites are a great way to spend some quality cooking time with your kids.

Tip: Did you know… the oils on the inside of a banana peel will help reduce the itchiness and inflammation of a bug bite or poison ivy! Good to know!

Chocolate Frozen Bananas with Pistachio Chewy Bites
Serves 2-4

Ingredients:
4 pieces Setton Farms Pistachio Chewy Bites
1Ž2 cup non-dairy dark chocolate chips
Dash sea salt
2 large bananas

Peel bananas and cut each banana into 4 even pieces. Place a skewer in each banana and place in freezer to firm up, about 1-2 hours. Unwrap all chewy bites and chop until pretty fine. Set aside.

To melt chocolate, place chips in a heat-proof bowl over a small sauce pan filled with about 1 inch water. Or use double boiler. Melt until smooth and whisk.

Dip frozen bananas in melted chocolate and then roll in chopped Pistachio Chewy Bites. Place back in freezer to firm up about 1Ž2 hour, or until ready to eat.

Pistachio Chewy Bites: With two main ingredients, Pistachio Chewy Bites provide healthy snack lovers the amazing benefits of pistachios and cranberries in a delicious and nutritious bite-size bar. Pistachio Chewy Bites are heart-healthy, 100% all natural, gluten and dairy free, low in sodium, GMO free, vegan and a great on-the-go protein snack. They also have no cholesterol, zero trans-fat and are a good source of dietary fiber. These nutrient-rich snack bars provide a great balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat for sustainable energy. With 7 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and healthy fat, the individually wrapped bars are the perfect one stop shop.