Description

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bark is a frozen treat that layers ripe banana slices with rich dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a candy-bar vibe made from simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s quick to prep, freezer-friendly, and endlessly customizable with your favorite crunchy toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

For a standard baking sheet Base & Layers:

3–4 ripe (but firm) bananas, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Optional Toppings:

Chopped nuts
Coconut flakes
Chia seeds
Freeze-dried fruit

Tools:

Baking sheet and parchment paper
Microwave-safe bowls or small saucepans
Spoon or spatula
Freezer-safe container for storage

Instructions

Prepare the base: Line a baking sheet with parchment. Arrange banana slices in a single layer, close together but not overlapping.
Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate with 1 tbsp coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth (or melt gently on the stovetop).
Cover bananas: Pour melted chocolate over the bananas and spread evenly to coat.
Add peanut butter: Melt peanut butter with remaining 1 tbsp coconut oil until smooth; drizzle over the chocolate layer.
Top & freeze: Add desired toppings. Freeze 2–3 hours until completely solid.
Break & store: Break bark into pieces and store in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

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.

FAQs:
Without peanut butter? Skip it or use almond/sunflower seed butter.
Milk chocolate? Yes, sweeter and lower in antioxidants than dark.
Freezer life? Up to 2 months in an airtight container.

Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake, Frozen

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