There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand

25 Oct

I may or may not have created (or remade… I’m sure it’s already been done, so I won’t take credit for it!) the most delicious thing in the world.

First, I want to thank you all for your comments yesterday, and giving me a few ideas to change things up a little!

Anyway, back to the most delicious thing in the world. I got the idea from watching Arrested Development episodes for the 800th time. If you’ve never watched Arrested Development, you should. And If you have, you know that the Banana Stand is the Bluth’s most profitable business venture.

I changed up the frozen banana on a stick however, and made it a little more… bite sized. You only need a few ingredients: a banana or two, peanut butter, and a bag of chocolate chips. (I used the dairy free kind from Whole Foods)

First, you slice the bananas to 1/4 of an inch thick, and pop them in the freezer for about 20 minutes.

Then, spread about a teaspoon of peanut butter (or any nut butter) on top, and put them back in the freezer for another 20 minutes.

Then, melt the chocolate chips, and dip your nanners into them! The chocolate hardens pretty quickly so you won’t need to put them back in the freezer.

Then dig in! I keep mine in the fridge because I like them cold, and keeping them in the freezer makes the banana rock hard.

As Gob Bluth said, “Why go to a banana stand when we can make our own banana stand?”

Have you ever watched Arrested Development? Who was your favorite character? My favorite would have to be a tie between Gob and Tobias… they’re both hilarious!

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61 Responses to “There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand”

  1. Rachel (tea and chocolate) October 25, 2011 at 9:11 am #

    Woah I wish I could grab food through the screen. You managed to take a Reese’s up to the next level. I’ll have to try these!

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  2. pbbrittany October 25, 2011 at 9:27 am #

    These look delicious! I don’t eat chocolate (I know- I’m crazy :P ) but I love having a slice of banana, putting a nut butter on it, then topping it with another banana slice and freezing it. OH MY GOSH- it’s delicious. Pure heaven I tell you! :P
    Have a great day!

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  3. KatsHealthCorner October 25, 2011 at 9:58 am #

    Oh my gosh. It’s like a peanut butter cup, just BETTER!!!!! I love you Liz. You make the BEST treats. :D

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  4. Kathy Hester (geekypoet) October 25, 2011 at 10:15 am #

    Wow – those look amazing!

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  5. ryesandshine October 25, 2011 at 10:20 am #

    Oh my goodness… this could be so dangerous to have around the house, but so delicious! Also, I hope you heard that Arrested Development is coming back to TV… :-D

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    • A Tablespoon of Liz October 25, 2011 at 12:57 pm #

      Yes, I did hear that, and I’m so excited! I hope it’s as good as the previous season!

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  6. whitney October 25, 2011 at 10:52 am #

    Wow, next time I buy bananas, this is going down in my kitchen!!! :)

    Whitney

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  7. Danielle October 25, 2011 at 12:05 pm #

    Liz thanks for visiting my blog yesterday! Thses look so amazing, very clever idea. I’ll have to make them for my husband he loves Reeses PB Cups and these are a healthier option.

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  8. thedailydose20 October 25, 2011 at 12:09 pm #

    my mouth is watering!! and i agree with danielle ^^ healthy version of the awesome PB cups!

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  9. forgottenbeast October 25, 2011 at 12:11 pm #

    I knew I was going to love this post as soon as I read the title…Ohhh, I love Arrested Development! And just ONE favorite character? I love all of them and how they interact. And I also love frozen bananas. Yumm.

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  10. caloricandcrazy October 25, 2011 at 1:33 pm #

    I don’t like bananas, but I guess I would have them if CHOCOLATE was all over em :)

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  11. Maggie Muggins October 25, 2011 at 1:36 pm #

    I miss Arrested Development, I wonder if they’re still thinking of making a movie.
    Those are so simple and yummy!

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  12. Jen October 25, 2011 at 3:30 pm #

    These look fantastic, and I love Arrested Development! What a great idea. I think Michael and George-Michael are my favorites, but they are all hilarious.

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  13. Mariel (@Marielxox16) October 25, 2011 at 4:35 pm #

    that is so creative!! amazing idea!! they look great

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  14. lapiattini October 25, 2011 at 7:23 pm #

    Damn girl that is pretty darn genius!

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  15. Savory Simple October 25, 2011 at 7:26 pm #

    These look amazingly good!

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  16. Savannah October 25, 2011 at 8:00 pm #

    These are INSANE! I am so MAKING these. And, finally linked to your blog! So sorry it took me so long! You’re deliciousness got in the way of my thought processes! CHOCOLATE!

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  17. LightOnMyFeet October 25, 2011 at 9:09 pm #

    I’ve never seen this done before but it’s such a great idea! I will definitely attempt to make these. I say attempt because I dunno if I could be that patient around these while they’re in the freezer haha

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  18. lactosefreelizzie October 25, 2011 at 9:14 pm #

    omg looks amazing!!!!!

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  19. simplehealthyhomemade October 25, 2011 at 9:34 pm #

    Wow that looks awesome! And I just got some less than healthy bananas waiting to get used up. Def, trying this, Liz! Thanks :)

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  20. jandrewowens October 25, 2011 at 10:37 pm #

    Making these tomorrow!!! Wow!

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  21. Christine October 25, 2011 at 10:50 pm #

    WHOO! BURN DOWN THE BANANA STAND — but not before you make these! Om nom nom!!

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  22. Health Freak College Girl October 25, 2011 at 11:29 pm #

    oh. my. gosh. i must try these!

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  23. Xina Lynn October 26, 2011 at 12:40 am #

    WOW. I hadn’t tried anything with frozen bananas before Arrested Development came along — and I didn’t think anything could be more amazing than the chocolate-dipped banana on a stick. But these… omg… must try!

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  24. cfutterbuy October 26, 2011 at 1:08 am #

    looks soooooo yummy, will give these a try!

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  25. nataliadecuba October 26, 2011 at 6:21 am #

    Holy mother of pearl! These look amazing!

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  26. caron lyn October 26, 2011 at 8:42 am #

    Holy crap those look delicious! I think there’s a good chance you could be the first person to come up with this genius idea. I love this because the banana and peanut butter at lease give the impression that it’s healthy. Maybe coat them with dark chocolate, and I could pass this off as a healthy snack?

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    • A Tablespoon of Liz October 26, 2011 at 9:42 am #

      haha, right! Dark chocolate is healthy (enough)! Or you could even coat them with carob maybe?

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  27. annabeebakes October 26, 2011 at 9:00 am #

    This looks fun and delicious! Might try it when baking with kids.

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  28. Shannon @ Healthiful Balance October 26, 2011 at 2:00 pm #

    YUM!!! :)

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  29. saveure October 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm #

    yum! looks so simple and delicious :)

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  30. Healthy Coconut October 26, 2011 at 4:15 pm #

    love this idea, simple and tasty…so cute looking too. I’ll be using dark chocolate melt when I do make it.

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  31. An Unrefined Vegan October 27, 2011 at 11:29 am #

    Oh my….my favorite, favorite combo!!

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  32. kimberanic October 27, 2011 at 11:45 am #

    Yum! Such an obviously delicious flavor combo and simple to make. Can’t wait to give em a try!

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  33. thesmartcookiecook October 27, 2011 at 5:22 pm #

    efkflskjlasjfls I NEED THESE! What a heavenly combination!

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  34. simplehealthyhomemade October 27, 2011 at 8:47 pm #

    What an awesome idea! Never thought of it before, but what a genius plan. Will have to try that for sure, it looks super delicious!
    And thanks for the comment on my Kabocha Squash Chowder!

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  35. livinglearningeating October 28, 2011 at 11:29 am #

    Wow, those look amazing! I’m not a huge fan of bananas with chocolate, but I’d like to try this with a cookie base…nomnomnom :)

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  36. alyson121 October 28, 2011 at 10:09 pm #

    I know my children would totally love these! They look great

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  37. ohshineon October 31, 2011 at 12:27 am #

    Ummmm, hello little bite-sized pieces of heaven. I cannot wait to try you and nom you up in two second flat. Yes, I cannot wait for that. YUM.

    - Katie at http://www.ohshineon.com

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  38. Nicole October 31, 2011 at 6:43 am #

    Oh wow, Liz what a genius idea! I am now headed to my kitchen to make these phenomenal little treats!

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  39. Raynifly October 31, 2011 at 6:08 pm #

    This looks divine! I just have to get me some bananas first. But they’re 10$ per kilo!

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  40. sinfullysimple October 31, 2011 at 8:14 pm #

    Ok I’m going to have to run out and get bananas and chocolate NOW! Those look so good!

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  41. caron lyn November 1, 2011 at 9:14 pm #

    Maybe you should enter this contest: http://www.chiquitabananas.com/banana-recipes/index-chiquita-ultimate-banana-recipe-contest.aspx?gclid=CPiy1PXilqwCFbECQAodBiPHQg

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    • A Tablespoon of Liz November 1, 2011 at 9:26 pm #

      Oh my gosh, thank you for posting that link! I’m definitly going to enter it!

      Reply
  42. Theodora November 3, 2011 at 11:13 am #

    OH MY GOD these look OUT OF THIS WORLD!! :D

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  43. ScandinavianFemme November 5, 2011 at 4:10 pm #

    These look amazing! I will def have to try! And looks like they are easily vegan made… perfect! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  44. yumyumyummers November 5, 2011 at 9:24 pm #

    bite-sized morsels of chocolate, peanut butter and banana = genius.
    love the shoutout to the banana stand!

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  45. watatsumisanjin November 7, 2011 at 12:25 pm #

    Hi Liz,
    This looks AMAZING ! Though I’m not sure I will try this recipe soon because I’m trying to lose some weight… And I know that if I make a batch of these, I will eat them all!
    But I’ll bookmark this page :)

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  46. Your Vegan Neighbor November 9, 2011 at 12:00 am #

    Yum these look AWESOME! can’t wait to try them!

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  47. appetiteaffliction November 21, 2011 at 5:30 pm #

    Woah! YES! Sometimes the simplest things are the most amazing!!!! (Also, the title of this made me smile. I’m an Arrested Development fan too.)

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  48. iheartnutrients November 22, 2011 at 7:25 pm #

    This looks amazing! I love the blog!

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  49. ovenloven December 6, 2011 at 5:20 pm #

    This looks absolutely amazing, can’t wait to make them! What a great exam snack haha

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  50. Cara December 12, 2011 at 11:06 am #

    Okay Liz, I just read your title to the post without reading anything else and I already fell in love with you. Anyone who quotes “Arrested Development” is a friend of mine!
    These mini chocolate and pb bananas are my newest friends too…
    P.S. Hands down, Buster is my favorite. That giggle gets me every time.

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  51. channing December 19, 2011 at 3:51 pm #

    this looks amazing!!! and a little arrested development love to boot! yum, cannot wait to try these!! channing

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  52. kberesford January 23, 2012 at 10:52 pm #

    There’s money in the banana stand!!!

    Love this idea. Will definitely try it out!

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