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In this “New Year, New Me”, I haven’t made resolutions, but I’ve been making goals and “wake up calls.” I love going to the dog park almost every day for a few loops with Athena. I have been trying to get more sleep and drink more water. A very big difference is making better choices with snacking. Snacking is perhaps one of my favorite things to do during the day, and since I discovered Jif™ Peanut Powder, it helps me to make some pretty delicious snacks for that late afternoon slump.
I was intrigued because I’ve heard great things about Jif™ Peanut Powder. It has the same amount of nourishing protein as traditional peanut butter, but has 85% less fat. The powder is also a perfect way to add my favorite peanut taste to smoothies, things I’m baking, breakfast, lunch and more – with less calories and sugars than traditional peanut butter.
Regular Jif™ Peanut Powder is made from just one ingredient. Just fresh roasted peanuts – with no added sugar or salt.
There’s also Jif Chocolate Peanut Powder which contains semisweet chocolate and a dash of sugar, if you’re looking for something sweeter. Both flavors are great for cleanses and “new yous.” Both can be more nutritious, but just as delicious.
With the help of my kids, we created a great snack yesterday. Des loves bananas, more than most things. Scarlet love bananas with peanut butter. I love anything with chocolate. So we got together to create our chocolate peanut powder banana snack.
What You’ll Need:
2-3 bananas (or more if you have a Des in your family)
Toothpicks
1 bag (2 cups) of milk, semisweet or dark chocolate
1 tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil
1 bag of Jif Peanut Powder
What You’ll Do:
1. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper
2. Cut your peeled bananas into 1-inch thick slices and (important! insert toothpicks in each slice)
3. Place bananas on cookie sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes
4. Meanwhile in a medium microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil on high for 30 seconds
5. Stir and repeat in 15 second increments, stirring completely each time, until chocolate is melted
6. Remove bananas from freezer
7. Mix 3 tablespoons of Jif peanut powder with 1.5 tablespoons of water and apply the paste to each banana
7. Dip each peanut pasted banana into melted chocolate, return to parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and let stand until firm
8. If you’re not serving immediately, return banana bites to freezer
Overall, I was very impressed with the taste of Jif Peanut Powder. It was so easy to use and such a great addition to the chocolate and the frozen bananas. If you’re looking for a new snack in the new year, this is certainly tasty!
AM I FIRST????
You are! You really, really are!
I am first! I even beat Super Power Comment Girl Janine! These look so yummy. I bet it’d be good with apples, too. And marshmallows!
Mmm.. apples and marshmallows. Did you ever go to The Melting Pot for fondue? They have a tray full of berries, bananas, marshmallows, cookies and other stuff to dip into chocolate.
I do believe that this just might be the most perfect snack ever made! What is not to love? I would not want to share…. I picked up some of the Jiff peanut powder yesterday too! Just for fun I am going to try a smoothie.
So serendipitous that you had some on hand too! I hope it worked out well with the smoothie! I can’t imagine it wouldn’t.
These look great! Yummy.
They’re awesome! I snack on them after I exercise. Something about the protein and the sugar really helps. And the potassium. Yum.
omg, YUM!!! This combines some of my favorite things! I’ve never heard of the powder before, but will definitely pick some up for smoothies! p.s. your amazing guide to Northhampton is live today on the blog! xo!
It’s perfect for smoothies!
I’m so excited about the blog post. Thank you.
Lol, to Kristi and I have been battling a migraine today. So, I am only catching up now on some blog reading. But agree, these look out of this world tasty and anything chocolate though will work for me!! 🙂
Everyone’s always trying to beat you, but you’ll always be first, I should think.
Ugh, migraines. They were a topic of conversation in my house over the weekend. I’ve had one.. once.. knock on wood. I was very young. I slept it off. It was terrible. I wish I knew what caused them.
These look yummy!! I love peanut butter and chocolate!
Me too! It’s right up there as a favorite combination. Although I remember once thinking that pickles and potato chips were up there too!
These look so good! I mean, who doesn’t love chocolate, peanut butter and banana?! I know I do!
I love chocolate and peanut butter. I love banana and peanut butter. I love chocolate and banana.
It just all makes sense.
I’ve heard of the powder, but I’ve been hesitant to try it. But these look delish! We go through tons of bananas at my house!
Oh yes. The powder is great! It’s slightly more dry than a spread, which goes well on slippery bananas.
Also, it’s great in smoothies.
Still on vacation but took the time to check you out and I’m mobile to boot. These look so yummy and seems like Madison and Des have so much more in common than I thought. She’s a banana addict and can never get enough of it. I’m going to have to make these for her. BTW I don’t think I’ve seen the Jif Peanut Powder so will be checking this out for sure at Walmart.
I looove the peanut powder. I may have some tonight for dessert.
And I love that you checked in while on vacation in this frigid northeast!
I’ve been wanting to try peanut butter powder. I think it would be a great addition to my overnight oats! And definitely great for smoothies. These bites looks absolutely delicious and combine all ingredients that make me really happy.
YUM! Yes, for overnight oats and smoothies, of course.
OH wow! These look amazing and a great mid-day pick me up! YUM! {client}
And they’re also awesome for a later night snack! Like.. right now!
These look good and perfect for a birthday party or playdate snack!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Ooh, yes. All of our parties are summer parties. Frozen treats!
Also, playdates. How fantastic.
Those do look good! I’m allergic to peanut butter, but I bet almond butter would be a great substitute 🙂
Yup! And someone mentioned sunbutter as well.
Oh we’ve done something similar to this, and it is the perfect little snack to have after school. I love the idea of using the coconut oil, will definitely try that next time.
That was one of my favorite parts! I love using coconut oil in cooking.
Mmmm, I’ve got some PB2 in the pantry that I haven’t been able to use up yet. Bet my kids would love a treat like this.
Yes, that would be delicious!
Okay these seriously look soooo delicious! It combines three of my fave ingredients.
Me too! It’s a win, win, win.
I saw Jif peanut powder at Walmart in the last few weeks but was nervous to try it without hearing if it was good first. Now that I know it is, I would love to use it in milkshakes to cut down on calories!
Oh, it’s wonderful! There’s really only one ingredient. And it’s versatile and tasty.
I had no idea that peanut powder existed! Yum! These look delicious – bananas, chocolate and peanut butter go so well together!
Yes, it’s very delicious! Totally new to me.
I’ll go straight to the chocolate and peanut powder and skip the banana. lol
I can’t find a way to comment on the 1-13 column so I’ll just say it took me a while to learn it was easier to be who I am than trying to be who I am not. I was a shy, introverted kid. Eventually, as sung in an old Jacques Brel song, I developed my F you attitude 🙂
I like that. F you attitude.
Regarding the chocolate and peanut powder without the banana, I’m in! I’d probably use a milk chocolate, though.
These look delicious and I can totally have them {squeal}!! I’ve seen these in the store but haven’t tried them…if it is anything like PB2 then I’m sure I would enjoy it 🙂
I do think it’s similar! Peanut powder and all. You can do so much with it!
I use the peanut powder in smoothies, but I haven’t tried it in anything else. I might have to expand my horizons and make these. My kids would love them!
They’re really so perfect for smoothies. I use them for that too. I loved seeing all that they can do! I love the powder with apples too.
FRIST! Oh wait.
I’ll try these with sun butter, how ’bout.
I was going to suggest that! There are a lot of sunbutter people out there.
Whoa – what?! There is peanut powder? My mind is blown – I love peanut butter so this sounds yummy! I am going to have to check this out!
It’s totally delicious, and they help you with the right measurements on the package. It tastes delicious.
These look delicious. I really miss peanut butter 🙁 But since I can’t handle PB, I just substitute it with tahini. I like to eat bananas with tahini and cinnamon.
What an awesome idea! Thank you. I know many peanut-free friends.
Okay, these look AMAZING!!!! My kids would LOVE them!!! I need to try this recipe….
It’s awesome for kids, awesome for adults, and totally versatile. You can use whatever you want as long as those three ingredients are being awesome together.
Those looks like the perfect little frozen treat! While we can’t have PB, this gives me lots of ideas to play with!
Oh, yes! You can use almond or any nut powders or spreads really. Whatever you like!
These look AWESOME!!! Pinned!
XOXO
Thank you for pinning! They’re tasty and so nice to just pull a great snack out of the freezer at any time.
Hmmm peanut powder! I’d love to try. I love bananas and chocolates of course. Reiko sometimes loves bananas but sometimes he doesn’t. I do like the idea of trying different kinds of snacks though. Way to go!
That’s how Scarlet is. Although Des can eat 2-3 bananas in one sitting like it’s nothing!