Chocolate Banana Wraps
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Chocolate Banana Wraps
~ raw, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free ~
Chocolate banana wraps are a great raw food staple to keep on hand. Whether you decide to spruce them up by sprinkling nuts, seeds, chopped dried fruit, coconut, or cacao nibs on top or not… you can enjoy them as a quick snack or a decadent dessert. I referred to them as a “staple” because if properly wrapped, they can last 6-12 months!
You can cut them into strips, creating “fruit wraps” or you can roll them up with about any kind of filling inside. Try nut butters, fresh fruit… Be creative!
When I made these last time, I made some plain and some with almonds sprinkled on them.
Ingredients:
yields 4 cups batter
- 8 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 3 Tbsp raw cacao powder
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan pink salt
Preparation:
- In the food processor, fitted with the “S” blade, combine the bananas, flax seeds, cacao powder, lemon juice, and salt. Process until it is nice and creamy.
- Spread 2 cups of batter on the non-stick teflex sheets that come with the dehydrator.
- Be sure to spread it evenly, so it dries evenly.
- Add topping if desired.
- Dehydrate at 145 degrees (F) for 1 hour, then reduce to 115 degrees (F) for about 8 hours.
- Every once in a while check in on it. You know it is done when you can carefully peel the “wrap” off of the teflex sheet.
- If you have any “wet” spots on the backside, flip the wet side up and continue drying for another hour or so.
- To store: lay out a large piece of plastic wrap, lay the chocolate wrap on the plastic, and roll it up, tucking the sides underneath. I then slide it into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible.
- Store in a dark cabinet where it is cool.
- Will last roughly a month or so.
The Institute of Culinary Ingredients™
- What is raw cacao powder?
- What is Himalayan pink salt and does it really matter? Click (here) to read more about it.
- Learn how to grind your own flaxseeds for ultimate freshness and nutrition. Click (here).
Culinary Explanations:
- Why do I start the dehydrator at 145 degrees (F)? Click (here) to learn the reason behind this.
- When working with fresh ingredients, it is important to taste test as you build a recipe. Learn why (here).
- Don’t own a dehydrator? Learn how to use your oven (here). I do however truly believe that it is a worthwhile investment. Click (here) to learn what I use.
You can just make it plain as well.
© AmieSue.com
Tags: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan
Amie Sue, thank you so much for your wonderful reecipes!! Our family really appreciates your inspiration and hard work creating for all of us to enjoy :-)
This particular wrap is a favourite of ours, we have them for breakfast …. And right now I have a different variety in the dehydrator made from mangoes. Looking forward to see how they turn out.
Your welcome Dot and thank you so much for sharing that with me. It made my day. :) I hope that you continue to find inspiration throughout my site. Blessings, amie sue
Thank you amie-sue,
I did this because I had all of the ingredients on hand though I only had enough for half a recipe. Delicious, definitely will do this regularly.
That is great Denise! I am thrilled that you enjoy them. Have a great evening, amie sue
Ok, I made this today. I had a friend over for a cooked dinner tonight. She asked what was in the dehydratorl, so I gave her some. Then gave her more. Then while I was busy at the stove, she said “OMG, this stuff is addictive!” She ate about 1/3 of a sheet before dinner, then took the rest of the sheet home with her.
Obviously a successful recipe.
Thank you.
Good evening Jeani,
Oh what a great story! Thank you so much for sharing. I am going to agree with your friend though, it is addictive. :) Many blessings, amie sue
Can the chocolate banana wraps be done in the oven at the lowest temperature. Thank you
I have tried it Francine so I can’t really say how they would turn out. You can turn the heat down to the lowest and leave the door cracked open, just keep a close eye on it and you will need to flip it as soon as it dries enough to do so. Good luck! amie sue
Awesome, you are such an inspired Artist, thank you for sharing !
Thank you Grace… and you are welcome. :) Merry Christmas. amie sue
Hi Amie Sue, I’ve just made these. They are delicious. How do you store them, and how long will they keep? Thanks x
Good morning Coral,
To store: lay out a large piece of plastic wrap, lay the chocolate wrap on the plastic and roll it up, tucking the sides underneath. I then slide it into a ziplock bag, removing as much air as possible. Store in a dark cabinet where it is cool. Will last roughly a month or so. I hope that helps, blessings. amie sue
beautiful … I can’t wait to make them (can they be made with a dehydrator?)
Thank you Angie… I haven’t tempted it. You can try it on the lowest heat but keep a very watchful eye on them. With a dehydrator they are easy as pie to make. :) amie sue
thank you so VERY much, loveee … you rock♥
Thanks and you are welcome Angie. :) blessings, amie sue