Banana Bark
This banana bark is a guilt-free hack to curb chocolate cravings and an indulgent way to add fiber and antioxidant-rich bananas to your diet. A banana twist on the viral DATE SNICKERS BARS recipe, this Chocolate Banana Bark requires only 5 simple ingredients and doesn’t involve cooking or baking. It starts with a nutrient-rich banana base that makes it super filling, followed by a layer of peanut butter for a satisfying crunch, and finished with a velvety drizzle of melted chocolate.
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Why You’ll Love This Banana Bark Recipe
Guilt-Free Delight – Thanks to low-calorie bananas as a star ingredient, this banana bark offers a healthier alternative to overly sugary and dairy-laden chocolate treats. Also, it’s a zero-sugar dessert that relies on bananas for its natural sweetness. It is perfect for those watching their sugar intake.
Quick and Easy – This Banana Bark with Peanut Butter is a lazy cook’s indulgence that only takes 15 minutes to prepare, and that too without turning on your oven or stove. A standout dessert for busy weeknights when you have chocolate cravings but are not in the mood to be enslaved in the kitchen for hours.
Endless Customization – With endless customization options, you can make this recipe your own by adding your favorite toppings. Or experiment with different kinds of nut butter.
No-Fuss Storage – Despite a quick and easy 15-minute preparation, this banana bark is also a perfect make-ahead dessert with easy, fuss-free storage. You can whip up a big batch, store it in your refrigerator, and indulge your taste buds with this delectable treat whenever the mood strikes.
How to Make Banana Bark
SLICE THE BANANAS
Start by slicing your bananas into even pieces. Place them on a lined baking tray. Lining the baking tray will help prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the Banana Bark later.
DRIZZLE PEANUT BUTTER
Next, drizzle peanut butter over the banana slices. Use a spoon to spread it evenly, ensuring every slice gets a delightful peanut butter coating.
MELT THE CHOCOLATE
In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. You can melt this mixture in the microwave or use a double boiler. If you opt for the microwave, heat the mixture in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval to prevent burning.
DRIZZLE CHOCOLATE
Once your chocolate is smooth and melted, drizzle it over the banana slices. Use a spoon to spread it evenly, creating a luscious chocolate layer.
ADD FLAKEY SALT
To enhance the flavour contrast, sprinkle some flakey salt over the chocolate layer. The salt will complement the sweetness of the bananas and chocolate, creating a delicious balance of sweet and salty.
FREEZE BANANA BARK
Now it’s time to chill your banana bark. Place the baking tray in the freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight. Freezing helps this dessert to set and makes slicing easy.
SLICE AND ENJOY
Once your banana bark is fully frozen, take it out of the freezer and slice or break it into pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Tips for Banana Bark
Try Another Variation – Get creative with your banana bark by adding crushed almonds or pecans for extra crunch, or experiment with dried cranberries or apricots to introduce new textures and flavours.
Use vegan chocolate chips: Check the ingredients to ensure that the chocolate chips are vegan!
Substitute peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for a fun and flavourful twist.
Caramel Drizzle – Elevate Banana Bark flavour to new heights by generously drizzling it with warm, gooey caramel syrup. The compelling blend of luscious caramel, rich chocolate, and sweet, creamy bananas creates an exquisite flavour profile that is nothing short of divine.
Store with Care – If you have any leftover, store it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 weeks. This peanut butter banana bark tastes even better when frozen.
Food Pairings – You can serve banana bark as a delightful dessert to end any meal, as a pick-me-up afternoon snack, or for a movie night. It also pairs wonderfully with your morning tea or a warm cup of coffee.
Make it Oil Free – You can omit coconut oil to make this recipe oil free.
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Banana Bark
Ingredients
- 5 bananas
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- Flakey salt
Instructions
- Slice your banana into even pieces, then place onto a lined baking tray.
- Drizzle over your peanut butter and spread it out all over with the back of a spoon.
- Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small bowl and melt in the microwave or using a double boiler. If using the microwave, use 30-second increments, stirring in between so the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Drizzle your chocolate all over and spread it out with the back of a spoon.
- Add some flakey salt on top.
- Place your banana bark in the freezer for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Slice or break up into pieces and enjoy!