The Best Banana Bark I've Ever Made

banana bark broken into pieces on parchment paper.

The Best Banana Bark I've Ever Made

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana bark

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Freeze Time:: 2

Total Time: 2 10

Servings:

Calories: 87kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

I can't wait for you to try this banana bark recipe because it tastes 100% better than the viral TikTok version. Instead of a base of boring banana slices, which, not surprisingly, tastes like banana... this banana bark tastes like peanut butter ice cream topped with a crispy chocolate shell. All you need are 3 ingredients to make it!

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Ingredients

2 ripe bananas
¼ cup peanut butter (see notes)
½ cup chocolate chips
flaky sea salt (optional topping)

Instructions

Peel the two bananas and add them to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the peanut butter and mash with a fork until no banana lumps remain.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then transfer the banana mixture to the pan. Spread it out in a thin layer. (See photos in this post for reference.)
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. Make one by filling a small saucepan with 1-inch of water. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then place a heat safe bowl snugly over the top of the pan. Add the chocolate chips and stir often until they melt. Note: If the mixture looks thick, you can add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to help thin it out.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the banana layer. Use a fork to swirl the chocolate evenly into the banana mixture. It's okay if they mix a bit! Sprinkle some flaky salt over the top, if desired. Then transfer the pan to a flat shelf in the freezer. Let it freeze for at least 2 hours.
Once the banana layer feels firm, break it into bite-sized chunks. Serve this bark frozen for the best texture; the bananas will melt if left at room temperature. Store the pieces in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Nutrition information is for 1/10 of the recipe. Due to the nature of this recipe, each piece might vary. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so it's just an estimate and not a guarantee.

Peanut Butter Note: I tested this recipe with salted, all-natural, creamy peanut butter (the kind you have to stir when you first open the jar). Using a more processed peanut butter might make the mixture thicker. If you use unsalted nut butter, you may want to add a pinch of salt to the banana mixture.

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