If you think bark is solely a holiday treat, think again. We’re talking edible bark—think peppermint bark, chocolate bark, and other variations of this crisp, chilled treat that so often make appearances in holiday cookie swaps and gift boxes. Many of us might associate bark (mainly peppermint bark) with cozy holiday memories, but bark is actually also the perfect warm-weather treat: As temperatures climb, a cool treat is sometimes exactly what you’re craving.
While many barks are made with a chocolate or candy base, yogurt bark is having a moment as people look to combine the benefits of yogurt (protein-rich Greek yogurt, specifically) with the portability and snackability of a good bark. Bark innovators online have been topping yogurt-based barks with fresh fruit, granola, peanut butter, and more for easy, on-the-go treats that are also completely customizable.
If you’re seeking a new way to try frozen yogurt bark, look no further: Our Banana Split Yogurt Bark is a delicious combination of vanilla Greek yogurt, rich semi-sweet chocolate, strawberries, pineapple, bananas, peanuts, and rainbow sprinkles, for the tastiest approximation of a classic banana split, just in a snack-friendly form. It looks colorful and vibrant and tastes incredible, all while preserving that classic, snappy bark form.
It might look complex, but, as with most bark recipes, our Banana Split Yogurt Bark is surprisingly simple to make and only requires a handful of ingredients, making this the perfect dish to bring to a summer barbecue, birthday celebration, or just to have around the house for a fun little snack.
You’ll need a layer of semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil on a parchment-lined baking sheet as your base. Then, layer vanilla Greek yogurt and pudding mix after the semi-sweet chocolate and coconut oil cools. Here’s the fun part: dollops of strawberry jam swirled into the yogurt, bits of pineapple, slices of banana, a splash of crunchy salted peanuts, a few maraschino cherries, and, of course, a final drizzle of melted chocolate.
Freeze it until it’s firm, and then snap off a piece (or several) and enjoy!
Ingredients
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6 ounces semi sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 tbsp coconut oil
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1 (32-ounce) carton vanilla full-fat greek yogurt
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1 (3.4 ounce) pakage vanilla pudding mix
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1/3 cup strawberry jam
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1 (8-ounce) canned pineapple tidbits, drained and patted dry
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1 medium banana, sliced
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1/2 cup salted, dry roasted peanuts
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1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries with stems, drained and patted dry
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Sweetened whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles, optional
Directions
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Line a 18x13x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper extended over the edges.
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Melt chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave in 20 seconds intervals, stirring between each one (about 1 minute total). Reserve 1/4 cup melted chocolate. Pour the remaining chocolate onto the prepared baking pan. Spread into a thin layer that is the size of the baking pan. Place the pan into the freezer to set the chocolate, about 5 minutes.
Test KItchen Tip: If your freezer is not big enough to hold a half sheet pan, you can use smaller trays that will fit in your freezer to make this recipe. Line your trays with parchment and layer the ingredients as desired. You will want the yogurt layer to be no more than 1/2-inch thick as you make the bar.
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In a medium bowl whisk yogurt and pudding mix together until smooth and lumps have disappeared. Spread the yogurt mixture over the frozen chocolate.
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Place dollops of jam over the yogurt. Gently swirl jam into yogurt.
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Top with pineapple tidbits, banana slices, and peanuts.
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Drizzle reserved chocolate over the yogurt and toppings.
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Top with maraschino cherries. Freeze 2 to 24 hours.
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To serve, break bark into pieces. Top with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired. Store in an airtight container (without the whipped cream and sprinkles) in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 146 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
| Calories 146 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4.7g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.3g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 1.9mg | 1% |
| Sodium 98.1mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.7g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 21.6g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin D 0.5mcg | 2% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 0.4mg | 2% |
| Potassium 163.4mg | 3% |
| Fatty acids, total trans 0g | |
| Vitamin D 17.8IU | |
| Alanine 0.1g | |
| Arginine 0.2g | |
| Ash 0.8g | |
| Aspartic acid 0.3g | |
| Caffeine 4.4mg | |
| Carotene, alpha 1.2mcg | |
| Choline, total 11.2mg | |
| Copper, Cu 0.1mg | |
| Cystine 0g | |
| Energy 611.4kJ | |
| Fluoride, F 6.4mcg | |
| Folate, total 10mcg | |
| Glutamic acid 0.6g | |
| Glycine 0.1g | |
| Histidine 0.1g | |
| Isoleucine 0.1g | |
| Leucine 0.3g | |
| Lysine 0.2g | |
| Methionine 0.1g | |
| Magnesium, Mg 23mg | |
| Manganese, Mn 0.2mg | |
| Niacin 0.6mg | |
| Phosphorus, P 102.6mg | |
| Pantothenic acid 0.3mg | |
| Phenylalanine 0.2g | |
| Phytosterols 1.8mg | |
| Proline 0.3g | |
| Retinol 4.6mcg | |
| Selenium, Se 2.7mcg | |
| Serine 0.2g | |
| Starch 0.4g | |
| Theobromine 34.4mg | |
| Threonine 0.1g | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.2mg | |
| Tryptophan 0g | |
| Tyrosine 0.1g | |
| Valine 0.2g | |
| Vitamin A, IU 28.4IU | |
| Vitamin A, RAE 5.1mcg | |
| Vitamin B-12 0.2mcg | |
| Vitamin B-6 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.7mcg | |
| Water 49.8g | |
| Zinc, Zn 0.6mg | |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
