High-Protein Single-Serve Banana Bark is sweet, creamy, and crunchy. It contains simple ingredients: overripe banana, 70% dark chocolate, chopped nuts, hemp seeds, and flaky sea salt. We can include chopped nuts and hemp seeds to increase the protein content, and it also makes this bark crunchy. Utilize dairy-free dark chocolate to make this banana bark suitable for dairy-free diets. We can easily store this High-Protein Single-Serve Banana Bark, so there is no issue in preparing it ahead for quick snack or dessert purposes. Serve this banana bark with Greek yogurt, fresh berries, and protein smoothies. This banana bark contains higher protein & added healthy fats per serving because of the addition of nuts and hemp seeds.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 285 kcal
- Preparation Duration: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Freezing Time: One hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 12 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Course: Snack, Dessert
- Serving Size: 1
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High-Protein
EQUIPMENT:
- Small microwave-safe bowl
- Knife
- Spoon
- Parchment paper
- Freezer-safe tray
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 medium overripe banana
- 1 ounce 70% dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp. almonds or walnuts
- 1 tbsp. hemp seeds
- Flaky sea salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OVERRIPE BANANA:
- We have to use the overripe banana to make this banana bark. It is the key ingredient & provides a natural sweet taste & a creamy texture. We should use a banana with brown speckles because it freezes properly & develops a soft, & ice cream-like texture.
70% DARK CHOCOLATE:
- Add the 70% dark chocolate, which provides a strong cocoa taste & beneficial antioxidants. It should be good-quality chocolate so it melts smoothly & coats the banana equally. Don’t use low-cocoa-containing chocolate because it won’t provide a richer flavor & less added sugar.
CHOPPED NUTS:
- Add the chopped nuts to increase the protein content & provide a crunchy texture. We can use almonds, walnuts, or pistachios as we like. We have to chop them finely, so they stick properly to the melted chocolate & distribute equally on the banana bark.
HEMP SEEDS:
- Add the hemp seeds to increase the protein, healthy fats, & fiber in this bark. They have a mild, nutty flavor & blend easily with the chocolate topping. Sprinkle them evenly over the banana before freezing so they adhere properly.
FLAKY SEA SALT:
- Add the flaky sea salt to enhance the sweet taste & balance the rich chocolate flavor. It is used in a small quantity to provide the best taste without making them overly salty. You can also alter the quantity as we like or skip it if you want a completely salt-free bark.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the parchment to the tray or plate.
- Peel the banana slices or make the lengthwise slices into two halves or thin round slices.
- Add the banana slices to the tray, then melt the chocolate in the microwave for fifteen seconds.
- Then add the melted chocolate to the banana pieces and sprinkle the chopped nuts or hemp seeds.
- Sprinkle the flaky sea salt over the bark and freeze for one hour till the chocolate becomes hard.
- Now break the bark into pieces & serve the dish.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRUIT:
- Fresh strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Kiwi slices
PROTEIN:
- Greek yogurt
- Cottage cheese
- Vanilla protein yogurt
NUT & SEED TOPPINGS:
- Almond butter
- Peanut butter
- Chia seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
HEALTHY DRIZZLES:
- Peanut butter drizzle
- Almond butter drizzle
- Tahini drizzle
BEVERAGES:
- Protein smoothie
- Iced coffee
- Cold brew
- Herbal tea
TIPS:
- Make the bark with the ripe bananas to provide the maximum sweet taste.
- Freeze the bark on the tray so the chocolate sets equally.
- Leave the bark to set for one to two minutes, then eat to provide the light, soft texture.
- Include the hemp seeds and nuts to offer the crunchy texture in the bark.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the bark to the vessel and store for 24 hours; it may get soft and slightly darker.
FREEZER:
- Put the parchment on the tray and freeze for one month.
FAQs:
Will I utilize the milk chocolate to make this bark?
- Yes, we would use the milk chocolate to prepare this bark, but it doesn’t provide the rich cocoa flavor.
How to make the non-dairy bark?
- We have to use vegan chocolate to make the bark dairy-free.
How to add extra protein in this bark?
- Add a small quantity of protein powder to the melted chocolate to include extra protein.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 285 kcal
Net Carbs: 28 g
Serving: 1
Total Carbs: 34 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 8 g
Serving Size: 1
Total Fat: 17 g
Calcium: 0.05 g
Iron: 0.003 g
Vitamin A: 0.00002 g
Sodium: 0.00015 g
Potassium: 0.65 g
