Description
Chocolate banana bark brings sweet Mediterranean magic to dessert lovers. Quick and simple ingredients meld into a delightful treat you’ll crave after any meal, delivering pure indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 medium semi-ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-sized baking sheet by carefully lining it with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and smooth edges.
- Carefully peel ripe bananas and slice them diagonally into uniform ⅓-inch thick segments, maintaining consistent thickness for even freezing.
- Meticulously arrange banana slices on the prepared baking sheet, positioning them closely together in a compact rectangular formation to create a solid base.
- Warm peanut butter briefly in the microwave to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. Gently distribute the warmed peanut butter across the banana slices, creating a complete, even layer using a flexible rubber spatula.
- Transfer the banana and peanut butter layer to the freezer for 20 minutes, allowing the mixture to firm and set completely.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe container, using short 30-second intervals and stirring between each heating cycle. Optional: incorporate coconut oil for enhanced smoothness and shine.
- Retrieve the chilled banana base from the freezer and carefully pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Optionally embellish with flaky sea salt or preferred toppings for added texture and flavor complexity.
- Return the assembled bark to the freezer for 90-120 minutes until thoroughly solidified and crisp.
- Remove from freezer, gently separate from parchment paper, and fracture into rustic, irregular pieces for serving.
Notes
- Prep like a pro by lining the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Slice bananas precisely at a slight angle for uniform thickness, helping the bark hold together beautifully when frozen.
- Warm peanut butter slightly in the microwave to create a smooth, spreadable layer that covers banana slices completely.
- Melt chocolate carefully in short intervals, stirring between each to prevent burning and achieve a silky texture.
- Add optional toppings like flaky sea salt for an extra flavor burst and gourmet touch before freezing.
- Store bark in the freezer for up to 2 hours to create a delightful, frosty treat that’s perfect for quick dessert cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg