Chocolate Banana Bark Delight (Printable)

Layers of creamy banana and rich chocolate topped with nuts and berries, frozen to perfection.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 ripe bananas

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (≥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 slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
03 - Place banana slices in a single, slightly overlapping layer forming a 1/2-inch thick rectangle or oval on the prepared sheet.
04 - Gently melt chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth, or melt using a double boiler.
05 - Evenly spread melted chocolate over the banana layer using a spatula.
06 - Immediately sprinkle chopped almonds, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, freeze-dried berries, and flaky sea salt evenly over the chocolate.
07 - Place the baking sheet in the freezer for a minimum of 2 hours until fully set.
08 - Break or slice frozen bark into pieces and serve immediately or keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a gourmet treat but comes together faster than most frozen desserts.
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever's in your pantry, so it never feels boring.
  • The texture contrast between creamy banana, snappy chocolate, and crunchy bits is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Overripe bananas are your friend here, not your enemy, because their natural sweetness is stronger and more interesting.
  • Never let the chocolate sit too long after melting or it will thicken up and become hard to spread, so move quickly once it's ready.
03 -
  • Chopping your chocolate into small pieces before melting helps it heat evenly and prevents overheating, which can give it a grainy texture.
  • If you accidentally pour chocolate on slightly warm bananas, the slices might soften too much, so let them chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before the chocolate step.
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