Viral Chocolate Banana Bark Recipe
A delightful and easy-to-make Viral Chocolate Banana Bark featuring ripe banana slices layered with creamy peanut butter and coated in rich dark chocolate. This no-bake frozen treat combines sweetness, creaminess, and a touch of sea salt for a perfect balance, ideal for a refreshing snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Layer
- 2 medium semi-ripe bananas
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter
Chocolate Coating
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Toppings
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal of the bark once frozen.
- Slice Bananas: Peel and slice the semi-ripe bananas into 1/3-inch thick slices, cutting at a slight angle for better fit, aiming for uniformity to ensure consistent layering.
- Arrange Bananas: Place the banana slices closely together in a rectangular shape on the lined baking sheet, ensuring they touch to hold together well when frozen.
- Spread Peanut Butter: Evenly spread the creamy peanut butter over the banana slices using a rubber spatula. If the peanut butter is too thick, warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften for easier spreading. Freeze the layered bananas and peanut butter for 20 minutes to set.
- Melt Chocolate: After freezing, melt the dark chocolate chips with optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth and fully melted. Be careful to avoid burning.
- Coat with Chocolate: Remove the peanut butter banana layer from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate evenly over the top. Sprinkle flaky sea salt or additional toppings if desired.
- Freeze to Set: Place the coated bark back into the freezer for at least 90 minutes, up to 2 hours, until the chocolate hardens completely.
- Serve: Once set, remove from the freezer, flip over, peel off the parchment paper, and break into large pieces. Enjoy immediately or store in the freezer for a chilled treat.
Notes
- Use semi-ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture that hold shape better when frozen.
- If peanut butter is too firm, gently warm to soften for easier spreading.
- Adding flaky sea salt enhances the flavor by balancing the sweetness.
- This bark is best enjoyed straight from the freezer for a refreshing snack.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain texture and freshness.
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