Pecan, Banana and Dark Chocolate Slab
By OcadoLife
Published on 20 May 2024
Keep this vegan Pecan, Banana and Dark Chocolate Slab in your freezer, ready for when those snack cravings strike! Created by nutritionist and author of Hungry Woman Pauline Cox, this mouthwatering treat will also boost your intake of healthy fats. “Pecans and peanut butter both contain unsaturated fat – replacing saturated with unsaturated fats can help maintain normal cholesterol levels.” You can also turn it into a family-friendly pud – just chop into pieces and layer it up with greek yoghurt.Time and servings
20 minsTotal time
15 minsPrep time
5 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas, sliced into 1 cm discs
- 2 tbsp crunchy peanut butter
- 50g natural pecans
- 50g dark chocolate, melted and cooled
Method
Step 1
Line a tray with baking paper. To make a base, arrange the banana slices in a rectangle on it and freeze for 30 mins.Step 2
Remove from the freezer and dollop over the peanut butter, smoothing it out with a knife. Return to the freezer for 30 mins.Step 3
Meanwhile, set aside a few whole pecans and whizz the rest in a blender to a chunky crumb.Step 4
Remove the banana-peanut base from the freezer; spoon over half the melted chocolate, then half the crumb; repeat. Break up the whole nuts and press into the chocolate on top; freeze for 10-15 mins.Step 5
Break into shards and enjoy on demand from frozen. Store frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month.