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Viral Chocolate Banana Bark Recipe

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This Viral Chocolate Banana Bark is a simple, no-bake frozen treat combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a refreshing and guilt-free snack, this easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and no cooking, just freezing and melting chocolate for a luscious, crunchy, and fruity bark.

Ingredients

Banana Base

  • 2 medium semi-ripe bananas

Peanut Butter Layer

  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons drippy, creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Topping

  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)

Garnish

  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the bark later.
  2. Slice the Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas into ⅓-inch thick slices, cutting on a slight angle if desired to help the pieces fit together closely for better structure.
  3. Arrange the Bananas: Place the banana slices in a rectangular shape onto the parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring the slices touch each other to hold together when frozen.
  4. Spread the Peanut Butter: Evenly spread the creamy peanut butter over the arranged banana slices, fully covering them. If the peanut butter is too thick to spread easily, warm it for 10-15 seconds in the microwave to slightly melt it. Once spread, place the baking sheet into the freezer for 20 minutes to set the layer.
  5. Melt the Chocolate: Add the dark chocolate chips (and optional coconut oil) to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second increments, stirring between intervals until fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
  6. Top with Chocolate: Remove the partially frozen banana and peanut butter layer from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate evenly over the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or any additional toppings if desired.
  7. Freeze to Set: Return the bark to the freezer and let it freeze for at least 90 minutes, or up to 2 hours, until completely firm.
  8. Serve: Once set, remove from the freezer, flip the bark over, peel away the parchment paper, and break into large pieces. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing frozen snack!

Notes

  • Use semi-ripe bananas for sweetness but enough firmness to hold shape.
  • Microwaving peanut butter briefly helps spread it evenly without tearing the banana slices.
  • Adding coconut oil to chocolate makes melting smoother and gives a glossy finish.
  • Flaky sea salt adds a tasty salty contrast to the sweet chocolate and banana.
  • Store leftover bark in the freezer in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Try adding other toppings like nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut before freezing for variety.

Find it online: https://crispcharm.com/viral-chocolate-banana-bark-recipe/