Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark layers sweet bananas, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter for a wholesome dessert that’s ready in minutes and freezes perfectly. This simple recipe delivers healthy frozen snacks with indulgent flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 –4 ripe but firm bananas about 400g, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1½ cups 255g dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp 30ml coconut oil, divided
- ½ cup 125g creamy peanut butter
- Optional toppings: ¼ cup 30g chopped nuts, 2 tbsp (10g) coconut flakes, 1 tbsp (10g) chia seeds
- Substitution: Use dairy-free chocolate; sunflower seed butter for peanut butter; sugar-free chocolate for low-sugar.
Instructions
Prepare Base
- I line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange 3–4 sliced bananas in a single layer, close but not overlapping, for these Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark treats.
Melt Chocolate
- I melt 1½ cups chocolate chips with 1 tbsp coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, for these chocolate banana treats.
Pour Over Bananas
- I pour melted chocolate over bananas, spreading evenly with a spatula for these sweet bark bites.
Add Peanut Butter Drizzle
- I melt ½ cup peanut butter with 1 tbsp coconut oil, then drizzle over the chocolate layer for this simple recipe.
Top and Freeze
- I sprinkle optional toppings like nuts or chia seeds, then freeze for 2–3 hours until solid for these healthy frozen snacks.
Break Into Pieces
- I break the frozen bark into pieces and store in a freezer-safe container for these chocolate banana treats.
Notes
- Why it’s a healthy sweet: Bananas add natural sweetness and potassium; dark chocolate brings antioxidants; peanut butter adds healthy fats and a bit of protein.
- Variations: Dairy-free (use DF chocolate + vegan PB); nut-free (swap PB for sunflower seed butter or tahini); low-sugar (use sugar-free chocolate + no-added-sugar PB).
- Protein boost: Stir 1–2 scoops chocolate or vanilla protein powder into the melted chocolate before spreading.
- Flavor twists: Tropical (coconut + dried pineapple); Berry blast (freeze-dried strawberries/raspberries); Crunch factor (crushed almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds); try a light cinnamon dusting.
- Storage & make-ahead: Freeze up to 2 months in an airtight container. For day-of, assemble in the morning; ready by afternoon. Refrigerate only if eating within 24 hours (bananas may brown).
- Common mistakes: Over-melting chocolate (can seize); using overripe bananas (mushy texture); uneven layers (spread chocolate evenly).
- Serving ideas: Enjoy straight from the freezer for a crisp bite, or thaw 2–3 minutes for a softer, candy-bar-like texture; pair with a smoothie bowl for a breakfast-dessert combo.
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