This Frozen Banana Bark is a delicious and healthy dessert that can replace ice creams and gelato. It’s made with just 5 wholesome ingredients and you can make a batch as big as you want!
I had to try that viral banana bark trend! I love bananas too much as you can see in many of my recent recipes, like my Banana Iced Coffee, Shaved Banana Ice Cream, or Banana Crepes! I can say that I’ve tried adding bananas to almost all possible types of breakfasts and desserts!
For this banana bark, I added a little extra compared to the viral trend., some roasted salted peanuts the bark taste like a frozen banana snicker bar, much healthier and so good!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Bananas: The base of the bark, bananas add natural sweetness and a creamy texture when just chilled. The ripeness of the bananas will give the bark its sweetness. So if you like it sweeter, use overripe bananas, they will also make it a bit creamier.
- Peanut Butter: Natural peanut butter adds a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture. If you have a peanut allergy or prefer a different taste, you can use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
- Chocolate Chips: This makes a delicious, sweet layer on top of the banana bark. You can use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor or dairy-free milk chocolate chips for a lighter taste. Plant-based white chocolate chips can also be a fun alternative.
- Coconut Oil: This helps melt the chocolate smoothly and creates a glossy finish. You can substitute it with a neutral oil like vegetable oil or leave it out if preferred, though the texture may differ slightly.
- Salted Peanuts: Peanuts add a crunchy texture and a salty contrast to the sweet flavors. If you prefer, you can use other nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pistachios, or leave them out entirely for a nut-free version.
How to Make Frozen Banana Bark
Slice the bananas and organize the slices on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Spread peanut butter and peanuts over the banana slices.
Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle the mixture on top of the banana slices.
Freeze the nark on baking sheet for at least 2 hours until it’s solid. Serve frozen or half thawed.
Expert Tips
- Banana Slices: Ensure the banana slices are of uniform thickness for even freezing and easy cutting.
- Peanut Butter Consistency: Use runny peanut butter for easy spreading. If your peanut butter is too thick, microwave it for a few seconds to soften it.
- Melting Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in short intervals in the microwave, stirring in between to prevent burning. Alternatively, use a double boiler method.
- Freezing Time: Make sure the bark is fully frozen before breaking it into pieces to achieve the best texture.
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Frozen Banana Bark
Ingredients
- 2 large Banana - sliced
- ¼ cup Peanut Butter - unsalted, note 1
- ½ cup Chocolate Chips
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
- 2-3 tablespoons Salted Peanuts
Instructions
- Line a small baking sheet or plate with parchment paper.
- On the prepared sheet, line the slices of banana next to each other in a row to form a rectangular shape. Make sure they stick to each other but don't overlap.
- Spread fresh runny peanut butter all over the slices and sprinkle salted peanuts.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil for 30 seconds stir and repeat until fully melted.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- Freeze the sheet for 2-3 hours until the bark is hard and easy to break into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Excellent recipe, I used organic crunchy peanut butter because that’s what I had on hand, this was over the top delicious!
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