Peanut-Butter Banana Chocolate Bark

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The key to this sweet dessert is freezing the bananas so they form the base of the bark. We use peanut butter, but you could swap in your favorite nut butter for an equally delicious treat. Be sure to have the chopped peanuts ready to go as soon as you add the chocolate layer—it hardens quickly since everything is frozen. Press the peanuts lightly to make sure they adhere to the bark.

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
the ingredients to make the Peanut-Butter Banana Chocolate Bark

Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

Ingredients

  • 2 medium bananas, sliced

  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter, stirred

  • 1/3 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 teaspoon unrefined coconut oil

  • 1 tablespoon chopped unsalted roasted peanuts

  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Directions

  1. Line a large dinner plate with parchment paper. Arrange banana slices in a single layer (they should be touching each other). Freeze for at least 1 hour.

  2. Drizzle peanut butter evenly over the banana slices. Return to the freezer.

    a photo of the frozen bananas getting drizzled with peanut butter

    Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Addelyn Evans, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco

  3. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High for 30 seconds; stir and microwave for 30 more seconds until the chips and coconut oil are mostly melted. Stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and incorporated into the oil. Spread evenly over the banana slices. Sprinkle with peanuts and sea salt, pressing to adhere if needed. Freeze until the chocolate is set, about 15 minutes. Carefully break the bark into 24 pieces. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 days.

    a photo of the bark

EatingWell.com, February 2024

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

181 Calories
11g Fat
20g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 4 pieces
Calories 181
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 4g 8%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 5%
Folate 22µg
Vitamin K 1µg
Sodium 63mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Magnesium 49mg 12%
Potassium 271mg 6%
Zinc 1mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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