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    Home » Recipes » Dessert

    Chocolate and Banana Puff Pastry Pinwheels

    By Dannii · Published 11th December 2017 · Updated 20th September 2021 · 37 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links and generates income via ads · This site uses cookies · Post contains 1332 words. · About 7 minutes to read this article.

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    Chocolate banana pinwheels on a wooden serving board with a text title overlay.

    These chocolate and banana puff pastry pinwheels are an easy treat to bake with kids, they take juts 5 minutes to prepare and they use a lighter chocolate spread meaning less sugar, but all the taste. There are lots of different ways to fill pinwheels, but this banana and chocolate sweet version is our favourite.

    A wooden board covered in pinwheels with a bottle of milk and a bowl of berries.

    If you are looking for an easy sweet treat to make with the kids, then give these chocolate and banana puff pastry pinwheels a try. Just some store bought pastry, chocolate spread and mashed banana and you have yourself a delicious rainy day activity.

    If you are looking for other ways to use puff pastry, why not try our Cheese Straws, Easy Asparagus Tart or Cranberry and Brie Bites.

    Jump to:
    • Why should you try it?
    • What you will need
    • Step by step
    • Chocolate pinwheels
    • Variations
    • What to serve them with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More chocolate recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Why should you try it?

    • Easy to adapt - We went with banana and chocolate, but there are so many other flavour combinations you can go with. We have given a few options below.
    • Just 5 minutes prep time - These are so quick and easy to make, with just 5 minutes in the kitchen.
    • Great fun for kids to make - Kids will love getting messy with mashing the banana and spreading the chocolate spread on the pastry.
    • Only 211 calories per pinwheel - These mini pinwheels are just 211 calories making them a light treat.
    • Uses lower in sugar chocolate spread - We used a lighter chocolate spread, to keep the sugar in these down, and let the natural sugar from the bananas shine through.

    What you will need

    • Puff pastry - We "cheated" and used store bought. We hardly ever make our own pastry, as they store bought one is just as good and saves so much time. These chocolate puff pastry pinwheels are meant to be quick and easy, and using store bough pastry means they only take 5 minutes to prepare.
    • Banana - Banana helps to add some natural sweetness to these. As you would expect, they do give them a banana flavour, so it isn't one for those that really hate banana. But, the chocolate is the main flavour in this.
    • Chocolate spread - The star of the pinwheels! The great thing about these is that we have used our homemade healthier Nutella, which is lighter than store bought. But, you can also buy a reduced sugar chocolate spread. There are quite a few options in the supermarkets now, so take a look. The nutritional information reflects that we used our homemade version.
    • Egg - This isn't essential, but we find that brushing egg on before they go in the oven helps them to get nice and crispy.
    The ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.

    Step by step

    One: Roll the pastry out and spread the chocolate spread over it.

    Three shot collage of a sheet of puff pastry with chocolate spread on it and then mashed banana.

    Two: Gently roll up the pastry until you have a log. Slice the log in to 12 pieces.

    Two shot collage of the pastry rolled up and then sliced.

    Three: Put on a lined baking sheet and brush a little egg on top of each one. Put in a preheated over at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 20 minutes until browned. Leave to cool before serving.

    Three shot collage of uncooked pinwheels on a baking tray, then with egg wash on them, then cooked.

    Chocolate pinwheels

    If you are going down the sweet pinwheels route, then chocolate is always an excellent choice. We lightened these up by using our Homemade Healthier Nutella. It is less sugar, but still all of the flavour!

    You could use any chocolate spread you like though, and there are some really great lower sugar ones on the market at the moment. Jim Jams is a favourite of ours.

    Variations

    The great thing about pinwheels is that the flavour options are almost endless. If you want sweet, but don't want chocolate, then you can swap the chocolate spread for jam instead.

    If you aren't a fan of banana, then some chopped up fresh berries like strawberries and raspberries work well, or even some cherries. Chocolate and cherry go so well together.

    Also, when the kids are in charge of making these, they like to add rainbow sprinkles. They end up looking a total mess, but the kids love them.

    What to serve them with

    This is the perfect afternoon treat to serve with a hot drink. Make yourself a tea or a coffee, or maybe try one of these recipes for something a little different:

    • Cinnamon Coffee
    • Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
    • Cinnamon Mocha
    • Pumpkin Spiced Latte
    • Peppermint Hot Chocolate
    • Chai Tea Latte
    Chocolate pinwheels piled up surrounded by berries.

    FAQs

    Can I use frozen puff pastry?

    Yes, you certainly can use frozen puff pastry. We always try to keep some puff pastry in the freezer because there is so much that you can do with it.

    How to store Chocolate Puff Pastry Pinwheels?

    You can store these in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you don't want to eat them cold from the fridge, you can put them in the microwave for 30 seconds.

    Do you have to brush pastry with egg?

    No, you don't have to brush the pastry with egg before it goes in to the oven, but we find that it adds colour and shine and helps them to crisp up a little.

    How to make vegan puff pastry pinwheels?

    It is easy to make a vegan version of these. A lot of store bought puff pastry is already vegan, but always check the box to make sure. Then, simply use your favourite vegan chocolate spread and skip the egg.

    Extra tips

    • The nutritional information is for making these with our homemade Nutella. If you use real Nutella, or a reduce sugar chocolate spread, then this will change the nutritional information.
    • If you don't like banana, then you can mash up raspberries instead.
    • A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar is a delicious addition to these pinwheels.
    • Make sure there is plenty of space between each pinwheel on the baking tray, as they will spread.
    • Make sure you leave them to cool for a while when they come out of the oven. The banana and chocolate filling will be very hot when it first comes out of the oven. You don't need to let them totally cool though, as they are best served warm.

    More chocolate recipes

    • Nutella Waffles
    • No Bake Brownies
    • Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake
    • Chocolate Chia Pudding

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    Recipe

    Chocolate Banana Pinwheels ona wooden serving board.

    Chocolate and Banana Puff Pastry Pinwheels

    These chocolate and banana pinwheels are easy to bake with kids. They use a lighter chocolate spread, so less sugar, but all the taste.
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    4.92 from 24 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Allergen:
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    Servings: 12 people
    Calories: 211kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 375 g ready rolled puff pastry
    • 6 tablespoon chocolate Spread
    • 2 small bananas mashed
    • 1 egg whisked

    Instructions

    • Roll the pastry out and spread the chocolate spread over it. Add the banana and spread on top.
      375 g ready rolled puff pastry, 6 tablespoon chocolate Spread, 2 small bananas
    • Gently roll up the pastry until you have a log. Slice the log in to 12 pieces.
    • Put on a lined baking sheet and brush a little egg on top of each one. Put in a preheated over at 190°C/375°F/Gas 5 for 20 minutes until browned.
      1 egg
    • Leave to cool before serving.

    Notes

    • The nutritional information is for making these with our homemade Nutella. If you use real Nutella, or a reduce sugar chocolate spread, then this will change the nutritional information.
    • If you don't like banana, then you can mash up raspberries instead.
    • A sprinkle of cinnamon sugar is a delicious addition to these pinwheels.
    • Make sure there is plenty of space between each pinwheel on the baking tray, as they will spread.
    • Make sure you leave them to cool for a while when they come out of the oven. The banana and chocolate filling will be very hot when it first comes out of the oven. You don't need to let them totally cool though, as they are best served warm.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1pinwheel | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 112mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
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    Comments

    1. Jenny

      December 18, 2017 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      These look delicious. 83% less sugar in the chocolate spread is fantastic too

      Reply
    2. Laura H

      December 15, 2017 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      I love Jim Jams myself and think it's a much healthier alternative to nutella so would love to make these!

      Reply
    3. Louise

      December 14, 2017 at 9:23 am

      5 stars
      Ooh, these look super tasty!! I've never heard of Jim Jams chocolate spread before, but it sounds absolutely delicious. Looking out for it next time I shop :)

      Louise x

      Reply
    4. nicol

      December 14, 2017 at 5:53 am

      now im drooling. I would never have thought of adding mashed bananas like that.

      Reply
    5. adriana

      December 13, 2017 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Wow these look SO good!! I definitely need to try making these - two of my favorite flavors! Yum!

      Reply
    6. Helen

      December 13, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      Oo Jim Jams sounds a great chocolate spread. My daughter is a huge fan of chocolate spread but I hate how much sugar is in her favourite brand so I love that this one has so much less.

      Reply
    7. Melanie Edjourian

      December 13, 2017 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds like a healthier option for a chocolate spread. Mine are sugar addicts so giving them something with less and them not knowing is fab!

      Reply
    8. Nina

      December 12, 2017 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      I love anything chocolatey and the combination of it with banana sounds incredible! I also loved your suggestion of adding strawberries, I reckon that would be delicious. I'm quite conscious of how much sugar is in my desserts so this spread sounds great with no added sugar!

      Reply
    9. Sandi

      December 12, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      That chocolate spread looks crazy good!

      Reply
    10. Luci

      December 12, 2017 at 7:35 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, these look really addicting. I don't think I would be able to just eat one at a time.

      Reply
    11. Teri

      December 12, 2017 at 7:26 pm

      What a fun treat! And so few ingredients, a plus.

      Reply
    12. Emily

      December 12, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      Wow these look so easy, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. Kristen Wood

      December 12, 2017 at 7:11 pm

      These look so easy and delicious!

      Reply
    14. melissa major

      December 12, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      5 stars
      i just love jim jams chocolate spread and this recipe looks delicious! I love the combination of banana and chocolate

      Reply
    15. Anna

      December 12, 2017 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      It's shocking how much sugar is in Nutella. I usually just get the alternative in my local vegetarian/health food shop, but I will look out for this in the big stores.

      Reply
    16. Tara

      December 12, 2017 at 6:43 pm

      Banana and chocolate are so good together. These are right up my kid's street.

      Reply
    17. Baby Isabella and dawn

      December 12, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Two of our favourite flavour combinations and the pinwheels look very neat and tidy! Last time we made some we created a right mess x

      Reply
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