Chocolate Banana Bark Delight (Printable)

Layers of banana and dark chocolate topped with nuts and berries create a refreshing frozen snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 ripe bananas

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (minimum 60% cocoa), chopped

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted almonds
04 - 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries (optional)
07 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# How-To:

01 - Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Peel bananas and cut into 1/4 inch rounds.
03 - Place banana slices in a single, slightly overlapping layer on baking sheet to form a 1/2 inch thick rectangle or oval.
04 - Gently melt chopped dark chocolate in 20-30 second intervals in microwave, stirring between bursts, or use a double boiler until smooth.
05 - Pour melted chocolate evenly over banana layer and spread gently with spatula to cover completely.
06 - Immediately sprinkle almonds, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, freeze-dried berries, and flaky sea salt evenly over chocolate.
07 - Place baking sheet in freezer for at least 2 hours until mixture is completely solid.
08 - Remove from freezer and break or slice into pieces. Serve immediately or store airtight in freezer up to two weeks.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like you tried way harder than you actually did, which is the whole point of a good recipe.
  • Zero cooking required means you can make this while wearing pajamas or right after a long day.
  • The texture contrast hits different every single time you bite into it—creamy, crispy, chewy all at once.
02 -
  • Don't slice your bananas until you're ready to use them or they'll oxidize and turn brown and gross, which nobody wants.
  • The freezing time is non-negotiable because warm or soft banana bark just turns into a puddle, and the whole magic of the texture disappears.
03 -
  • If your chocolate is too thick to spread smoothly, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and it'll flow like silk without affecting the taste.
  • Freeze everything in the same spot so the tray freezes evenly and you don't end up with soft spots that melt too fast when you eat them.
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