These easy chocolate banana dessert cups are a delicious budget dessert under $10 made with bananas, chocolate, whipped topping, and crushed cookies. Perfect for a cheap homemade American dessert that looks impressive and tastes amazing.
Budget dessert under $10
Ingredients :
- 2 bananas sliced — about $0.70
- 200 g milk chocolate (7 oz / about 1¼ cups chopped) — about $2.50
- 250 ml whipped topping (1 cup) — about $1.80
- 150 g vanilla cookies crushed (5.3 oz / about 1½ cups crumbs) — about $2.00
- 2 tbsp butter melted — about $0.40
- 1 tsp vanilla extract — about $0.30
- Chocolate chips for topping — about $0.80
Estimated Total Price
💰 Total Price: About $8.50
Prices are approximate and may vary depending on the store, brand, and region.
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Instructions :
Step 1
Crush the vanilla cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
Step 2
Add the cookie mixture to the bottom of small dessert cups.
Step 3
Melt the chocolate and let it cool slightly.
Step 4
Layer sliced bananas over the cookie crust.
Step 5
Add whipped topping and drizzle melted chocolate on top.
Step 6
Repeat the layers until the cups are filled.
Step 7
Top with chocolate chips and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Per Serving :
- Calories: ~420 kcal
- Protein: ~5 g
- Carbs: ~48 g
- Fat: ~23 g
Tips :
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add strawberries for extra freshness.
- Chill overnight for even better texture.
- Serve in glass cups for a beautiful presentation.