Yummmm! Chocolate Covered Banana Walnut Cakes using California walnuts. Vegan and dairy free, quick sweet snack. There’re only 4 ingredients, and it’s no bake!
I’m so excited to share one of our favorite desserts. We love making nice homemade cream, and my husband loves walnuts. My mom was a huge fan of California walnuts and always loved the combination of walnuts, chocolate, and banana. Then my father was crazy about chocolate covered bananas, so I took both of their favorites and turned it into Chocolate Covered Banana Walnut Cakes. Did I mention this recipe is no bake? 🙂
We love making vegan dessert recipes whenever we can. This is a dairy-free option for those who want a quick sweet snack. All of the ingredients are wholesome and healthy, and it’s so simple to make. There’re only 4 ingredients, and you could even add more things like cinnamon into the walnut/banana mixture!
Growing up my mother was nuts about California Walnuts. She used them in dinner, dessert, sides, breakfast and even appetizers. They’re extremely versatile and a staple in many recipes! She made this delicious brie cheese with jam and walnuts! I remember just eating it without any bread, just the cheese and walnuts!
All of the ingredients in our Chocolate Covered Banana Walnut Cakes are so easy to find that you most likely have them in the house already. It’s so hot out here still (I’m ready for fall!), so I made a refreshing treat for my family. If you don’t have a silicone mold like this, you could easily just spread the chocolate onto parchment paper and then top just like I’ve done in the video.
This may look like a dessert, but it’s a great snack too! It’s filled with plant based omega-3 fatty acids, protein and fiber! Sometimes my daughter will just enjoy the top chocolate piece with the sprinkle of walnuts on it’s own. You could easily make these in advance and put into containers for a delicious treat to serve your guests.
Chocolate Covered Banana Walnut Cakes (Nice Cream!)
Chocolate Covered Banana Walnut Cakes using California walnuts. Vegan and dairy free, quick sweet snack. There're only 4 ingredients, and it's no bake!
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RatePrep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup California walnuts
- 1 teaspoon raw honey or maple syrup (optional if your banana isn't too sweet)
- 1 banana
- 3/4 cup melted dark chocolate
- 3 walnuts , broken into pieces
Instructions
- In a blender combine the 1/2 cup of walnuts with optional sweetener.
- Mash the banana and mix with the walnut mixture.
- In a silicone mold layer the chocolate and top with the banana walnut mixture for half.
- Top the other half with the 3 walnuts.
- Freeze.
- Once frozen drizzle chocolate over the banana walnut mixture.
- Freeze.
- Once completely frozen place the banana walnut cake onto a plate and top with the chocolate walnut disc.
- Serve with fresh berries and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 539mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 5.9mg
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