Chocolate-Covered Pineapple Bites Recipe
Delicious and refreshing Chocolate-Covered Pineapple Bites combine the tropical sweetness of fresh pineapple with rich, smooth semi-sweet chocolate, making a perfect bite-sized snack or dessert. Easy to prepare and customizable with optional toppings like crushed nuts or shredded coconut for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 40 pineapple bites 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Dipping
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 medium fresh pineapple, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smooth melting)
Toppings (Optional)
- 1/4 cup crushed nuts
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple: Peel and cut the pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet to keep them separated and prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Dip Pineapple: Dip each pineapple piece into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s well coated. Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the pieces back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: While the chocolate coating is still wet, sprinkle your choice of crushed nuts or shredded coconut over the pineapple bites for added flavor and crunch.
- Set the Chocolate: Refrigerate the chocolate-covered pineapple bites for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has completely set and hardened.
- Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy this refreshing and indulgent treat as a healthy dessert or snack.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pineapple for the best texture and sweetness balance.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate according to preference.
- For a smoother chocolate coating, ensure the coconut oil is well incorporated when melting.
- Store leftover pineapple bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Optional toppings like crushed nuts or shredded coconut add extra texture but can be omitted for a simpler treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pineapple bites (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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