Chocolate Banana Bark Delight (Printable)

Frozen layers of banana and chocolate topped with nuts and berries for a cool, satisfying snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 ripe bananas

→ Chocolate

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

→ Toppings

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It requires no oven, no mixer, and no baking skills—just a freezer and about 15 minutes of hands-on time.
  • The texture contrast of creamy frozen banana, snappy chocolate, and crunchy toppings makes every bite feel intentional and satisfying.
  • You can dress it up or down depending on what's in your pantry, making it endlessly adaptable to your mood and ingredients.
02 -
  • The bananas must be fully ripe but still firm; overripe ones will turn to mush when frozen and won't hold their shape in your bark.
  • Don't skip the flaky salt—it's the secret ingredient that keeps this from tasting one-dimensional and takes the chocolate from good to genuinely memorable.
  • Serve it straight from the freezer; letting it sit at room temperature even for a few minutes will turn the banana mushy and ruin the textural magic.
03 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate because it's the second-most-prominent flavor in this recipe; it's worth spending a little extra on something you actually enjoy eating.
  • If your kitchen is very warm, work quickly when spreading the chocolate and have your toppings ready to go before you start melting—warm chocolate can slide right off the bananas if you're not fast.
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