Viral Chocolate Banana Bark – 3 Ingredients Recipe
This Viral Chocolate Banana Bark is a simple, delicious treat made with just three main ingredients: bananas, creamy peanut butter, and dark chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick, no-bake dessert, this recipe combines the natural sweetness of bananas with rich peanut butter and decadent dark chocolate, all finished with an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt. It’s an easy, freezer-set bark that’s perfect for a healthy snack or guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate and spreading layers)
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes freeze times)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Base
- 2 medium semi-ripe bananas
Toppings
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (drippy)
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper. Peel and slice the bananas into ⅓-inch thick slices, ideally on a slight angle for better fit. Arrange the banana slices touching each other in a rectangular shape on the lined baking sheet to help hold the bark together once frozen.
- Spread the peanut butter: Evenly spread the peanut butter over the banana slices to cover them completely. If the peanut butter is too thick, warm it in the microwave for 10–15 seconds to make spreading easier. Use a rubber spatula for smooth coverage.
- Freeze initial layer: Place the baking sheet with banana and peanut butter in the freezer for 20 minutes to set the peanut butter layer firmly.
- Melt the chocolate: Add dark chocolate chips (and optional coconut oil) into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is mostly melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn it.
- Apply the chocolate layer: Remove the peanut butter banana bark from the freezer. Pour and spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top layer of peanut butter. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt or other toppings at this stage.
- Freeze to set: Return the bark to the freezer for at least 90 minutes, up to 2 hours, to allow the chocolate and peanut butter layers to fully harden.
- Serve: When set, remove from freezer, flip over, and peel off the parchment paper. Break the bark into large pieces and enjoy immediately or store in the freezer for later.
Notes
- Using semi-ripe bananas is key for the right sweetness and firmness.
- If peanut butter is too thick to spread, warming it slightly makes it easier.
- The optional coconut oil helps achieve a smoother, shinier chocolate coating.
- Flaky sea salt is optional but adds a nice flavor contrast.
- Store leftovers in the freezer to keep bark firm and fresh.
Keywords: chocolate banana bark, peanut butter bark, no-bake dessert, easy dessert, frozen treat, healthy chocolate snack
