Viral Chocolate Banana Bark Recipe
This Viral Chocolate Banana Bark is a simple and delicious frozen treat combining creamy peanut butter, ripe banana slices, and rich dark chocolate. It’s a no-bake dessert that’s quick to prepare and perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth while incorporating wholesome ingredients. The flaky sea salt adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness, making it an irresistible snack or dessert option.
- Author: Caleb
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Fruits
- 2 medium semi-ripe bananas
Spreads
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter
Chocolate
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
Seasoning
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the bark after freezing.
- Slice the bananas: Peel and slice the semi-ripe bananas into approximately 1/3-inch thick slices on a slight angle to help them fit together neatly in a rectangular shape.
- Arrange banana slices: Lay the banana slices on the lined baking sheet in a rectangular shape, ensuring that slices are touching to help them stick together when frozen.
- Spread peanut butter: Evenly spread the drippy peanut butter over the arranged banana slices to cover completely. If peanut butter is too thick, warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften, then spread smoothly. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Melt the chocolate: After the peanut butter layer is set, melt the dark chocolate chips and optional coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish using 30-second intervals, stirring between each until mostly smooth and fully melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Spread the chocolate layer: Remove the banana-peanut butter bark from the freezer, pour the melted chocolate over the top, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt if desired and add any additional toppings at this stage.
- Freeze to set: Return the bark to the freezer for at least 90 minutes, up to 2 hours, until the chocolate is completely firm.
- Serve: Once fully set, remove the bark from the freezer, flip it over, peel off the parchment paper, then break the bark into large pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use semi-ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and texture.
- If peanut butter is too thick to spread, warming slightly will help.
- Optional coconut oil helps create a smoother chocolate coating but can be omitted.
- Flaky sea salt enhances the flavor by adding a salty contrast to the sweet bark.
- Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- This treat is best eaten frozen to maintain texture and firmness.
Keywords: Chocolate banana bark, frozen dessert, peanut butter chocolate bark, easy no-bake dessert, healthy chocolate treat