Frozen Chocolate Pineapple and Coco-Nutty Bananas Recipe Video

Take your taste buds on a tropical trip for just a fraction of the cost! Learn how to dip and drizzle pineapple and bananas in chocolate. A perfect frozen dessert for a fun and nutty Valentine's Day recipe.

Summary

Preparation Time1 Hr 0 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
TasteFeel
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Ripe bananas2 Medium, sliced diagonally
 Pineapple1 Medium, cut (desired shape)
 Coconut1 Medium, shredded
 Macadamia nuts1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped finely
 Dark chocolate1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Rum extract1 Teaspoon
 Shortening1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1010 Calories from Fat 626

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 74 g113.4%

Saturated Fat 42 g210%

Trans Fat 0.2 g

Cholesterol 3.5 mg1.2%

Sodium 35.1 mg1.5%

Total Carbohydrates 91 g30.4%

Dietary Fiber 19.7 g78.7%

Sugars 59.4 g

Protein 10 g20%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 212.5%

Calcium 10.2% Iron 44.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Peel the banana and slice them diagonally.
2. Take a plate; place a wax paper on it. Arrange the banana slices on the wax paper without touching each other. Freeze it for 1 hour.
3. Slice off the thick skin of the pineapple and cut it into shape of choice, either ring, large slices or small slices.
4. Place wax paper on a plate and arrange the pineapple pieces on them without touching each other. Freeze for 1 hour.
5. Shave or shred the coconut into small pieces.
6. Chop the macadamia nuts and mix it with the shredded coconut.

MAKING
7. In a bowl, take dark chocolate; add rum extract, shortening and microwave till smooth for 30 seconds at a time. Stir after every 30 seconds to avoid burning of chocolate.
8. Take the pineapple from the freezer and drizzle the chocolate over it. It will dry instantly, otherwise freeze it till used.
9. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the frozen bananas. It will dry instantly. Drizzle another layer of chocolate and sprinkle the nuts mixture over it immediately.

SERVING
10. On a serving plate arrange these chocolate coated frozen fruits and serve chilled.
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