Chocolate Banana Bark (Printable Version)

Frozen chocolate-covered banana slices topped with nuts and coconut. Ready in 15 minutes with no baking required.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Base

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

→ Chocolate Layer

02 - 9 oz dark or milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil

→ Toppings

04 - 1/2 cup chopped roasted nuts (almonds, peanuts, or walnuts)
05 - 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
07 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring the edges are covered.
02 - Evenly arrange the banana slices in a single layer across the parchment, slightly overlapping to create full coverage.
03 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each burst, until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt gently over a double boiler.
04 - Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the arranged bananas, using a spatula to spread and cover the entire surface.
05 - Immediately sprinkle the roasted nuts, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and flaky sea salt over the wet chocolate layer.
06 - Transfer the tray to the freezer and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely firm.
07 - Remove from the freezer and break into irregular bark pieces. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Zero baking required, which means zero excuses not to make this tonight.
  • The banana freezes into something eerily similar to ice cream tucked inside the chocolate.
  • You probably have every ingredient sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
  • If the chocolate is too thick to pour, stir in another half tablespoon of coconut oil rather than overheating it.
  • Store the bark in the freezer, not the fridge, because the bananas will turn mushy at refrigerator temperatures.
03 -
  • Taste your bananas before assembling, because an unripe one will taste watery and bland once frozen.
  • The coconut oil is what gives the chocolate that clean snap, so do not be tempted to skip it.

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