Vegan Chocolate Banana Sushi
Whole bananas get dipped in silky melted chocolate, rolled in toppings, chilled until the shell snaps, then sliced into little rounds that genuinely look like a platter of sushi — it's one of those desserts that makes people do a double-take before diving in. The chocolate coating comes together with just vegan chocolate chips and a touch of coconut oil, so there's no dairy hiding anywhere in the mix. Crushed roasted peanuts and unsweetened shredded coconut add crunch and texture to every bite, and rainbow sprinkles are there if you want to make the presentation extra festive. The whole thing comes together in well under half an hour, with most of that time being hands-off fridge time while the chocolate sets. It serves four, making it a fun dinner-party finisher or an after-school treat that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The playful sushi presentation means it travels beautifully to a plate and disappears just as fast.
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4 servings
- 3 ripe but firm bananas, peeled
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
For rolling
- 3 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts or almonds
- 2 tbsp rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the shredded coconut, crushed peanuts, and sprinkles (if using) in separate shallow piles on a plate or cutting board.
- 2
Combine the vegan chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth, about 60–90 seconds total.
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