Viral Chocolate Banana Bark – 3 Ingredients Recipe
This Viral Chocolate Banana Bark is a simple, delicious, and healthy dessert made with just three main ingredients: bananas, peanut butter, and dark chocolate. Perfectly layered and frozen to create a sweet treat that combines creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and rich dark chocolate, finished with an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an added flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Healthy Desserts
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 medium semi-ripe bananas
Spreads
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter
Chocolate & Toppings
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil – optional
- Flaky sea salt – optional
Instructions
- Prepare the baking sheet: Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice the bananas: Peel the bananas and slice them into ⅓-inch thick pieces on a slight angle for better fitting. Aim for even-sized slices for uniform layering.
- Arrange the banana slices: Place the banana slices closely together in a rectangular shape on the lined baking sheet to help the bark hold together once frozen.
- Spread the peanut butter: Evenly cover the banana slices with peanut butter 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 peanut butter layer: Place the tray in the freezer for 20 minutes to let the peanut butter set firmly over the bananas.
- Melt the chocolate: Heat the dark chocolate chips (and coconut oil if using) in a microwave-safe dish in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Pour the chocolate: Remove the peanut butter-covered banana bark from the freezer and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or other desired toppings at this point.
- Freeze to set: Return the assembled bark to the freezer for at least 90 minutes, up to 2 hours, to allow the chocolate and peanut butter to harden and the bananas to freeze completely.
- Break and serve: Once fully set, remove from freezer, flip over, peel off the parchment paper, and break the bark into large pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Use semi-ripe bananas that are firm enough to avoid mushiness but sweet enough for flavor.
- Slice bananas to approximately ⅓-inch thickness to hold the layers well.
- Freeze the bark for at least 90 minutes to ensure it sets properly.
- Store leftovers in a freezer-safe container for up to one week.
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