Chocolate Banana Bark Delight (Print Version)

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

# Components:

→ Fruit

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

→ 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, ensure dairy-free for vegan option)
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 - Place sliced banana rounds in a single, slightly overlapping layer on the baking sheet, forming a rectangle or oval about 1/2 inch thick.
03 - Melt the chopped dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
04 - Pour melted chocolate evenly over the banana layer and gently spread with a spatula to cover completely.
05 - Immediately sprinkle chopped almonds, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, freeze-dried berries, and flaky sea salt evenly over the melted chocolate.
06 - Freeze the tray for at least 2 hours, or until the bark is completely set.
07 - Remove from freezer, break or slice into pieces, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's basically a fancy chocolate-covered banana that actually tastes like frozen indulgence, not a sad health food.
  • Zero baking skills required—if you can arrange banana slices and pour chocolate, you've got this.
  • The texture contrast between creamy banana, snappy chocolate, and crunchy toppings keeps you reaching for piece after piece.
02 -
  • If your chocolate is too thin when it sets, the toppings fall off with every bite—thickness is texture.
  • Freeze-dried fruit doesn't work the same as fresh; you need the crunch factor or they just disappear into the chocolate.
03 -
  • Temper your chocolate expectations—it doesn't need to be fancy, just good enough that it snaps when you bite.
  • The flaky sea salt is non-negotiable; it's the secret handshake that makes people wonder why this tastes so good.
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