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Viral Chocolate Banana Bark Recipe

Viral Chocolate Banana Bark Recipe
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This Viral Chocolate Banana Bark is a delicious and healthy treat combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and rich dark chocolate. It’s easy to make, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, and can be enjoyed as a freezer snack or dessert.

Ingredients

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Banana Layer

  • 2 medium semi-ripe bananas

Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Layer

  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
  • 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 later.
  2. Slice Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas into 1/3-inch thick slices, cutting at a slight angle to help them fit together snugly. Aim for even size slices for uniform freezing.
  3. Arrange Bananas: Place the banana slices tightly together in a rectangular shape on the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring they touch to hold together well after freezing.
  4. Spread Peanut Butter: Evenly coat the banana slices with the creamy peanut butter using a rubber spatula. If peanut butter is too thick, warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften. Once spread, freeze the bark for 20 minutes to set.
  5. Melt and Add Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Optionally stir in coconut oil to create a silky texture. Remove the bark from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle flaky sea salt or other toppings if desired.
  6. Freeze to Set: Return the bark to the freezer for at least 90 minutes or up to 2 hours until the chocolate layer is fully hardened.
  7. Serve: Remove from freezer, flip the bark over, peel off the parchment paper, and break into large bite-sized pieces. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Notes

  • For best texture, use semi-ripe bananas that are firm but sweet.
  • If peanut butter is too thick to spread, gently warming it helps.
  • Coconut oil in the chocolate layer is optional but helps with smoother melting and sheen.
  • Flaky sea salt adds a nice contrast to the sweetness; feel free to add other toppings like chopped nuts or shredded coconut.
  • Store leftover bark frozen to maintain freshness and texture.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.

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Keywords: chocolate banana bark, peanut butter chocolate bark, frozen banana dessert, healthy chocolate treat, no-bake dessert

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