{freezing..choc pb bananas}

A nest of pearls favorite!

I made these amazing frozen peanut butter, chocolate banana bites just in time... for another cold snap from mother nature. It was 75 here the other day, and I got really excited! I had a great run in the morning, and kept trying to find excuses to pop outside all day. Mother nature was hot, and now she's cold.

I'm doing pretty well on my 100 miles by Valentines day challenge, but I know I won't make it. I'm hovering around 50 miles. I'm really surprised how well I've been keeping up with working out while I'm in school. Last semester was such a challenge! I'm so grateful for finding more inner peace during this semester. With changes going on with work, and another group project this semester, I really don't want to get stressed out.

I'm also trying to take more time to appreciate my Better Half. I'm trying to cook for us more, and make sure we're eating healthy. It's also saving us money, which we are trying really hard to do. Isn't every young couple trying to do this?  Saving for big things like cars, a house, and the list goes on, just seems impossible.

On a happier note, I'm getting close to finalizing a big trip in May! My sweetheart won't be joining me, which I'm pretty sad about. I'll be sure to spill the beans in a few weeks when everything is more set in stone!


Here's a recipe, I'll be sure to share again in the summer!

ingredients.
banana (however many you want)
Peanut Butter (I used smucker's all natural)
chocolate chips

I.

Slice the bananas, so that there are small round circles. Place some peanut butter on top. You'll place these in the freezer for a few hours. 

II. 

Before pulling the banana peanut butter pieces out, pull out your double boiler or makeshift double boiler.  

{I take a sauce pan, fill it with a few inches of water and place a heat-safe bowl on top of the sauce pan. The bowl shouldn't be a perfect fit, make sure there is some space between the pot and bowl for steam. You'll heat the water on medium/medium low.} 

Put the chocolate in the double boiler, and keep stirring. 

III.

Dip the banana bites in the chocolate. If you don't cover the whole bite with chocolate, it's ok. It will still taste and freeze well. Keep them in the freezer, and enjoy often!