This Banana Truffles recipe comes together in about 30 minutes without any baking required! It’s perfect for a sweet treat that your family will absolutely love!
Ingredient Breakdown
Before we dive into the deliciousness, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 15.25 oz box of white cake mix (heat-treated)
- 8 oz block of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (very well drained)
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts (or almonds/pecans)
- 1 ripe banana (sliced)
- 8 oz of white candy coating
- ½ cup chocolate melting wafers
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Stemmed maraschino cherries
Ingredient Variations:
- Nut Allergies? You can completely leave out the nuts or replace them with seeds like sunflower seeds.
- Coconut Lover? Add some shredded coconut for a tropical twist!
- Dairy-Free? Use a vegan cream cheese alternative and dairy-free chocolate!
Let’s Get Cooking!
The process is super simple. Here’s how I make this recipe:
- Prepare Your Work Area: Start by lining a large cookie sheet with parchment paper. This will make for easy cleanup later!
- Mix the Base: In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until fully combined. This should take about 2-3 minutes, just until everything is creamy and well-blended.
- Add the Good Stuff: Stir in the crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, and banana slices until everything’s well mixed. You want to see all those delicious bits poking through!
- Roll into Balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls. Make sure they’re nice and compact! This should yield about 15-20 truffles, depending on how big you roll them.
- Chill, Baby, Chill: Chill those truffle balls on the prepared sheet for about 1 hour to firm them up.
- Melt the Coating: Now, melt the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring intermittently until smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Coat the Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted candy coating and place them back on the parchment paper. Don’t forget to shake off any excess!
- Give Them a Cool Down: Cool the coated truffles in the fridge for another 30 minutes so they can set completely.
- Add Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the chocolate wafers and drizzle over the coated truffles. This adds an indulgent touch that everyone will adore!
- Top it Off: Sprinkle on some rainbow sprinkles and place a stemmed cherry on top before serving. Seriously, these little guys are too cute!
And voila! You’ve made some incredible Banana Truffles.
If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my Oatmeal raisin bars, my Cruffin, or my Easy Addicting Toffee Chex Mix! You’ll find more inspiration for your next sweet treat!
Why This Recipe Works
Quick & Easy
This delicious treat comes together all in under 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights or those last-minute dessert cravings.
No-Bake Convenience
You won’t have to turn on your oven, talk about minimal cleanup! Just mix, chill, dip, and enjoy!
Budget-Friendly
Everything is made with affordable, everyday ingredients. Whether it’s a rainy day or you’re just tight on cash, you won’t break the bank making these truffles.
Customizable
You can use whatever ingredients you have to hand, allowing you to be creative while cleaning out your pantry. Got some leftover nuts? Toss ’em in!
Make-Ahead Friendly
These truffles are perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time for whenever that sweet tooth strikes.
Serving and Storage Tips
How to Serve This Recipe
These Banana Truffles make a fantastic dessert for parties, holidays, or just because you deserve a little sweetness in your life! They’re also great for lunch boxes, your kids will love finding these little surprises.
Storage
Store any leftover truffles in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for about 5 days, if they last that long!
Reheating Instructions
There’s really no reheating needed, as these are best enjoyed chilled. But, if you find some leftovers, just allow them to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before devouring!
Freezer Friendly
Yes! You can freeze these truffles for up to 2 months. Just make sure to store them in a single layer on a cookie sheet, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container once they’ve set. To enjoy, thaw overnight in the fridge.
Here’s a thought for you, next time you’re in the kitchen, maybe try doubling this recipe. You’ll thank me later!
Closing Thoughts
Banana Truffles are truly one of those recipes that can bring a little sunshine to any day. You get to relish in the comfort and nostalgia of delicious desserts while also creating something that’s fun to make. So, get your family involved! Kids love rolling the truffles and decorating them as well, fun AND delicious, what could be better?
So, roll up those sleeves and let’s get to making some good memories in the kitchen! You won’t regret it, happy cooking! For more Recipes Follow Us in our Pinterest.
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Banana Truffles
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 15–20 truffles 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A fast and delicious no-bake treat made with bananas and walnuts, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 15.25 oz box of white cake mix (heat-treated)
- 8 oz block of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed pineapple (very well drained)
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts (or almonds/pecans)
- 1 ripe banana (sliced)
- 8 oz of white candy coating
- ½ cup chocolate melting wafers
- Rainbow sprinkles
- Stemmed maraschino cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your work area: Start by lining a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the base: In a medium bowl, cream together the cake mix, softened cream cheese, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add the good stuff: Stir in the crushed pineapple, chopped walnuts, and banana slices until well mixed.
- Roll into balls: Using your hands, roll the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch balls.
- Chill: Chill those truffle balls on the prepared sheet for about 60 minutes.
- Melt the coating: Melt the white candy coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted candy coating and place them back on the parchment paper.
- Give them a cool down: Cool the coated truffles in the fridge for another 30 minutes.
- Add chocolate drizzle: Melt the chocolate wafers and drizzle over the coated truffles.
- Top it off: Sprinkle on some rainbow sprinkles and place a stemmed cherry on top before serving.
Notes
These truffles are perfect for parties and can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
