Chocolate Banana Bark (Print view)

Frozen layers of ripe banana and melting dark chocolate with crunchy toppings for a refreshing delight.

# List of Ingredients:

→ 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, ensure dairy-free for vegan option)
06 - 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries (optional)
07 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
02 - Peel the bananas and slice into 1/4 inch rounds.
03 - Place banana slices in a single, slightly overlapping layer forming a rectangle or oval about 1/2 inch thick.
04 - Gently melt the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each until smooth; alternatively, use a double boiler.
05 - Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the banana layer and spread gently with a spatula to cover completely.
06 - Immediately sprinkle chopped almonds, shredded coconut, optional mini chocolate chips, optional freeze-dried berries, and flaky sea salt evenly over the chocolate.
07 - Freeze the prepared sheet for at least 2 hours until firm.
08 - Remove from freezer, break or slice into pieces, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It requires zero baking skills and comes together in about fifteen minutes of actual work.
  • The contrast between crunchy toppings and that satisfying freeze-dried bite is oddly addictive.
  • You can customize it endlessly depending on what's in your pantry and what flavors you're craving that day.
02 -
  • If your chocolate is too thin, the whole thing becomes more like a frozen banana puddle than bark—aim for about a quarter inch of chocolate coverage.
  • Freeze-dried fruit is a game changer because fresh berries would just turn into wet, sad banana mush, but these little pops of flavor stay crispy and actually taste like something.
03 -
  • Ripe bananas matter more than you'd think—they slice cleanly and have the sweetness to stand up to dark chocolate without the whole thing tasting bitter.
  • If your kitchen is warm and melting chocolate seems impossible, fill a bowl with ice water and set your mixing bowl on top of it while you work to keep the chocolate from getting too soft before you're ready.
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