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Viral Chocolate Banana Bark Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including freezing time)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Viral Chocolate Banana Bark is a simple and delicious treat made with just three main ingredients: bananas, creamy peanut butter, and dark chocolate. Layered and frozen to perfection, it’s a healthy sweet snack that’s easy to prepare and perfect for the whole family. The addition of flaky sea salt enhances the flavors, making it an irresistible bite of fruit and chocolate goodness.

Ingredients

Banana Layer

  • 2 medium semi-ripe bananas

Peanut Butter Layer

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Layer

  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

Toppings

  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the bark.
  2. Slice bananas: Peel and slice the bananas into ⅓-inch thick slices on a slight angle for better fit and uniform size.
  3. Arrange banana slices: Place the banana slices in a rectangular shape on the lined baking sheet, making sure they touch to hold together when frozen.
  4. Spread peanut butter: Evenly spread the creamy peanut butter over the banana slices to cover completely. If thick, warm in microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften, then spread.
  5. Freeze first layer: Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes to set the peanut butter layer.
  6. Melt chocolate: Heat the chocolate chips (and coconut oil if using) in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring in between, until fully melted but not burnt.
  7. Top with chocolate and salt: Remove the bark from the freezer, pour and spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer evenly, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  8. Freeze to set: Return the baking sheet to the freezer for at least 90 minutes, up to 2 hours, until fully set.
  9. Serve: Once set, remove from freezer, flip over, peel off the parchment paper, and break into large pieces before serving.

Notes

  • Use semi-ripe bananas; avoid overly ripe bananas to prevent mushiness.
  • Slice bananas about ⅓-inch thick to balance firmness and coverage of layers.
  • Allow enough freezing time (at least 90 minutes) for bananas to freeze and toppings to set properly.
  • Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to one week.

Find it online: https://emilysplate.com/viral-chocolate-banana-bark-recipe/