Today I made something delicious. Amazing. Irresistible. And yet so simple! You must make it too!
I was inspired by Janetha’s peanut butter sandwiches, which I saw on Christin’s blog a little while back. Then I saw Aylin’s banana chocolate dunks and I knew I was onto something wonderful!
So, I took a regular old banana – nothing special – and I cut it in half long-ways (like a hot dog, not a hamburger) 
Banana Reeses Fake-Out
I slathered one side with almond butter, then topped with the other half & cut into bite-sized pieces like so
Then I took some dark chocolate chips and melted in the microwave, heating in intervals of about 15-20 seconds, then stirring, then another 15-20 seconds, etc. (this keeps it from burning)
AND THEN…..(drumroll)……..
MAGIC!!!!
nom nom nom
Every bit as good as it sounds/looks. About 2 minutes from conception of idea to mouth!
Eat you some tonight!!!
What’s your favorite go-to snack?
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mmm I like a banana with PB and nuts sprinkled on top! or a banana paired with triscuits and sharp cheddar cheese. =)
By: Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons on February 10, 2011
at 8:42 pm
mmm – i’ve never tried a banana on triscuit with cheese! I’ve got all that stuff on hand – maybe i’ll have it as a snack tomorrow!
By: thefitacademic on February 11, 2011
at 2:39 pm
Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice, lady! And thanks for the link love ❤
By: purplebirdblog on February 10, 2011
at 8:54 pm
Ahhhh, these look so good! I wish I had a fresh banana to make these with. I have a serious need for a snack right now!
By: whatkateiscooking on February 10, 2011
at 10:08 pm
When I’m craving savory, definitely some chips & veggies with hummus.
When the sweet tooth is kickin’, it’s gotta be something with choc + PB 🙂
By: Gina on February 10, 2011
at 10:09 pm
Your description of cutting the banana (like a hot dog, not a hamburger) seriously made me laugh out loud!! This idea is genius! Need to try it! My favorite go-to snack is either a yogurt bowl with honey/granola or some raw veggies with hummus or peanut butter.
By: Sophia @ Raven Waves on February 10, 2011
at 10:21 pm
haha – can’t say i made it up. That’s the way teachers would describe to fold paper in half when I was in elementary school. Did you ever have teachers use that jargon? : )
By: thefitacademic on February 12, 2011
at 9:00 am
Yummy!!! This totally beats my idea for covering a twinkie in chocolate 🙂 Now I just wish I had more bananas!
By: Khourt on February 10, 2011
at 10:26 pm
I love this!! I’ve been slathering my bananas in nut butter for a while and it never gets old!!
By: Hungry Dancer on February 10, 2011
at 11:26 pm
Yum! Those look great 🙂 Lately my go to snack has been anything dipped in hummus or peanut butter!!
By: Maryann on February 10, 2011
at 11:35 pm
Anything that has peanut butter and chocolate is good in my book!
By: Kara on February 11, 2011
at 4:32 am
Gah, if it weren’t already 11pm, I totally would eat these tonight! All my bananas are frozen… I forsee ice cream butter banana chocolate bites 😉
By: Hannah on February 11, 2011
at 4:53 am
Yum! Let me know how that goes!
By: thefitacademic on February 12, 2011
at 8:58 am
I loooooove bananas and almond butter-such a perfect combo!
By: Kristina on February 11, 2011
at 7:48 am
yum! the ONLY way i’ll eat bananas is with peanut butter. adding chocolate totally make it so much better. what doesn’t chocolate make better?? 😉
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By: Heather (Perspective Is Everything) on February 11, 2011
at 8:59 am
Shut up. This looks fantastic. My favorite snack right now is a flatout with almond butter and a few chocolate chips folder over like a ‘dilla!!!
By: Heather on February 11, 2011
at 10:34 am
I bet that was amazing!! What a great idea!
My go-tos are generally just plain fruit or a granola bar! Your idea is much better!
By: Melissa @ For the Love of Health on February 11, 2011
at 11:36 am
pita and hummus or apple and yogurt:)
By: Jess on February 11, 2011
at 4:40 pm
oh that does look like a great snack – I usually just go for a handful of almonds of banana and pb!
By: Simply Life on February 11, 2011
at 4:59 pm
I like to start the day with toast, cherry with brandy spread(the alchohol is boiled off of course), chunky peanut butter, caramel spread, and slices of bananas.
I think I’ll try slicing the bananas like your snack, though, because the round pieces had a tendency to fall sometimes.
Your recipes are super creative!
By: PL Holden on February 11, 2011
at 10:05 pm
I love anything almond-butter… or anything banana… or anything chocoalte…
SOOOO yeah that sounds like a winner 😉
By: Nicole @ Of Cookies & Carrots on February 11, 2011
at 10:48 pm
That looks delicious!!!! My favorite snack on the go is an apple and some butter toffee almonds or a Granola bar!
By: fitnessnfoodiegirl on February 12, 2011
at 8:50 am
butter toffee almonds? That sounds amazing!!!
By: thefitacademic on February 12, 2011
at 8:57 am
YUM! I would make it with peanut butter because I’m a peanut butter and banana fanatic 🙂
In fact, I would say that’s my “go to” snack!
By: Natalie on February 12, 2011
at 11:25 am
PB, banana and chocolate are a trio made in heaven!
By: janetha on February 13, 2011
at 1:01 pm
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By: Parsnip Fries and Another Snack Attack! « Thefitacademic's Blog on February 13, 2011
at 5:34 pm
Oh my gosh I have to try this!!! It sounds so good!
By: Tara on February 20, 2011
at 10:25 am