Chocolate covered banana hearts on a white plate on top of a red and white striped napkin.

Cutting the bananas into little heart shapes is the perfect task for kids and dipping them in chocolate is a simple way to dress them up. You can even add sprinkles, nuts, or shredded coconut to the chocolate before it sets to really make them special.

These make great afternoon snacks and are the perfect addition to aValentine’s chocolate and cheese board. You could also give them as a gift paired withone of these easy Valentine’s treats.

Slices of banana dipped in chocolate on a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Super easy to make withonly two ingredientsrequired. Plus no baking!
Agreat recipe to get kids involved in the kitchen(they can use a butter knife to cut the heart shapes and sprinkle the dipped bananas with any toppings they want).
They are ahealthier alternative to traditional sweets, combining the natural sweetness of bananas with the rich taste of chocolate.
Chocolate-covered bananasfreeze wellfor a yummy summer treat.

Recipe Ingredients

Bananas:Make sure they are ripe, which means yellow without brown spots.
Melting chocolate:Ghirardelli melting wafersare what I used here but you can use any brand you can find.
Toppings:While these are totally optional, it’s fun to add sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut before the chocolate sets.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Chocolate-Covered Banana Hearts

Step #1.Slice the bananas into circles cutting a ‘v” in the top and a point at the bottom of each circle.

Step #2.Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.

Step #3.Dip the banana hearts into the chocolate and place on cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step #4.Top with sprinkles, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.

Recipe FAQs

What kind of chocolate should I use in this recipe?

You can use milk, dark, or white chocolate for this recipe. I used Ghirardelli melting wafers because they are so easy to use and aren’t fussy (but taste amazing).

Can I use dairy-free or vegan chocolate?

Yes. I have had the best results using the semi-sweet mini chocolate chips from Enjoy Life to dip treats.

How do I store the chocolate-covered banana hearts?

Store them in the refrigerator after the chocolate sets.

Can I freeze these chocolate-covered banana hearts?

Yes! These are just as good frozen. They thaw quickly, so if they are too hard, it only takes a few minutes for them to warm up. You can also store them in the freezer up for 2 to 3 months.

Slices of banana dipped in chocolate on a cookie sheet with parchment paper with red, pink, and white paper doilies in the background.

Expert Tips

Use bananas that are ripe(yellow) but not overripe (brown spots).
You can use any chocolate in this recipe.I recommendGhirardelli melting wafersbecause theytaste good andareeasy to use.
Get your kids involved.Bananas are so easy to cut with a butter knife and it’s fun for them to sprinkle the toppings after you dip them in chocolate.
If your chocolate starts to thicken up while you’re dipping, just melt it a little more. Sometime the moisture form the banana makes the chocolate get thick quickly.
Save all the banana scrapsfrom cutting the heart shapes andfreeze them to use in a smoothie another day.