Chocolate Banana Frozen Layers (Printable Version)

Creamy banana rounds topped with melted dark chocolate and crunchy nuts, chilled for a cool, satisfying snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 3 ripe bananas

→ Chocolate

02 - 7 oz dark chocolate (≥60% cocoa), chopped

→ Toppings

03 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted almonds
04 - 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
05 - 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips (optional)
06 - 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries (optional)
07 - Pinch of flaky sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Peel bananas and cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds.
03 - Place banana slices in a single, slightly overlapping layer to form a rectangle or oval about 1/2 inch thick.
04 - Gently melt dark chocolate in 20-30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each; alternatively, melt using a double boiler until smooth.
05 - Pour melted chocolate evenly over banana layer and spread gently with a spatula to cover completely.
06 - Sprinkle chopped almonds, shredded coconut, mini chocolate chips, freeze-dried berries, and flaky sea salt evenly over the chocolate.
07 - Freeze the tray for a minimum of 2 hours until the chocolate is solid.
08 - Break or slice into pieces and serve immediately, or store sealed in the freezer for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready to eat in under 20 minutes of hands-on time, with freezing doing the real work while you do literally anything else.
  • Every bite has texture contrast that keeps things interesting—creamy, crunchy, frozen, rich all at once.
  • You can customize the toppings endlessly based on what's in your pantry or what you're craving that day.
  • It tastes elegant enough to serve at a dinner party but casual enough for a Tuesday night snack.
02 -
  • If your bananas are too green, they'll taste starchy and won't freeze as cleanly; if they're brown-spotted or starting to blacken, that's actually the sweet spot.
  • The chocolate needs to be warm enough to spread but not so hot that it cooks the banana underneath—if it's seized or grainy, you've overheated it and should start fresh.
  • Don't skip the salt; it sounds weird but it's the difference between a nice treat and one that people ask about immediately.
03 -
  • Buy your chocolate in bulk from a good source and taste it before committing to a full batch; chocolate quality varies wildly and it really does change the final result.
  • If you want it to look more intentional or Instagram-worthy, arrange your toppings in intentional patterns or stripes before you freeze instead of just sprinkling them randomly—it takes 30 seconds and looks totally professional.
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