Description
Sweet chocolate meets ripe bananas in this irresistible Chocolate Banana Bark that promises pure indulgence. Quick, simple ingredients combine for a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Fruits:
- 2 ripe bananas
Toppings:
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (peanuts, almonds, or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval until completely smooth and glossy.
- Carefully slice bananas into uniform thin rounds, arranging them closely together on the prepared parchment-lined sheet.
- Gently drizzle and spread melted chocolate over banana slices, creating an even chocolate layer that completely covers the fruit.
- Generously distribute chopped nuts and shredded coconut across the chocolate surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Optional: Sprinkle a delicate pinch of sea salt to enhance chocolate’s richness and create a flavor contrast.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer, allowing bark to solidify for approximately 1-2 hours until chocolate becomes completely firm and crisp.
- Remove from freezer and carefully break bark into irregular, rustic pieces using hands or a sharp knife.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture or store in a sealed container in the freezer for a convenient, refreshing treat.
Notes
- Slice bananas uniformly to ensure even chocolate coating and consistent freezing.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for richer flavor and healthier antioxidants.
- Experiment with alternative toppings like chia seeds, dried fruits, or crushed pretzels for unique texture variations.
- Keep bark frozen to maintain crisp texture and prevent rapid melting at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg