This 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert is unbelievably easy and surprisingly delicious! It combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich intensity of dark chocolate to create a simple yet satisfying treat. I love how this recipe requires absolutely no baking and uses just two basic ingredients. It’s perfect for a quick dessert, a healthier snack, or when you need to satisfy a chocolate craving fast.
Why You’ll Love This Banana Chocolate Dessert
- Incredibly Easy: With just two ingredients and no baking, it doesn’t get much simpler!
- Healthy-ish: Uses naturally sweet bananas and sugar-free dark chocolate for a healthier dessert option.
- Quick to Make: Comes together in just a few minutes of active prep time.
- Rich Chocolate Flavor: Dark chocolate provides an intense and satisfying chocolate taste.
- Perfect Use for Ripe Bananas: A great way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.
Ingredients for 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert
Here’s what you’ll need to make this super simple dessert. The full list with measurements is in the recipe card below.
Main Ingredients
- Ripe bananas (Fruit)
- Sugar-free dark chocolate chips (Chocolate)
(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card below.)
Variations
While the beauty of this 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert lies in its simplicity, here are a few ideas:
- Add Peanut Butter: Swirl in a tablespoon or two of peanut butter or another nut butter.
- Add Spices: Mix in a pinch of cinnamon or a tiny bit of cayenne pepper for a kick.
- Add Texture: Fold in some chopped nuts, seeds, or shredded coconut.
- Different Chocolate: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips if you’re not concerned about sugar content.
- Add Extracts: Stir in a drop of vanilla extract or peppermint extract.
How to Make 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert
Let me show you how incredibly easy it is to make this 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert:
Mash Bananas
- I mash and mix the ripe banana flesh with a hand mixer in a large bowl until it’s relatively smooth.
Melt Chocolate
- In the meantime, I melt the sugar-free dark chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler. If using the microwave, I heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
- I mix the melted chocolate until smooth using a wooden spoon.
Combine
- I fold the melted chocolate into the mashed banana mixture.
- I mix until smooth and completely combined.
Chill and Serve
- I divide the chocolate banana mixture into ramekins or small serving dishes.
- I cover and refrigerate the banana chocolate desserts for at least 2 hours before serving. This allows them to set and firm up.
- Serve
Tips and Tricks for the BEST Banana Chocolate Dessert
Here are my secrets for making this simple dessert truly exceptional:
- Use Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your dessert will be. Look for bananas with plenty of brown spots.
- Good Quality Chocolate: Since there are only two ingredients, the quality of the chocolate really matters. Use a good quality sugar-free dark chocolate you enjoy eating.
- Melt Chocolate Carefully: Avoid overheating the chocolate, as it can become grainy or seize up.
- Chill Thoroughly: Chilling for at least 2 hours is essential for the dessert to set properly into a pudding-like consistency.
How to Serve
This 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert is delicious served:
- On its Own: A simple and satisfying dessert.
- With Toppings: Top with fresh berries, sliced bananas, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, or a dollop of whipped cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free).
- As a Dip: Serve it slightly chilled as a fruit dip.
Make Ahead and Storage
This dessert is perfect for making ahead! Store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
FAQs about 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert
- Can I use regular chocolate chips?
- Yes, absolutely! If you’re not concerned about sugar content, regular semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips will work perfectly.
- Can I use a blender instead of a hand mixer?
- Yes, you can use a blender to mash the bananas, but be careful not to over-blend them into liquid. Fold in the melted chocolate by hand.
- Can I freeze this dessert?
- Yes! This freezes well into a healthy “nice cream.” Let it thaw slightly before eating for a softer texture.
Enjoy this incredibly easy, healthy-ish, and surprisingly delicious 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert! It’s a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Healthy-ish
- Cuisine: American
Description
This incredibly simple 2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Dessert is a surprisingly rich and satisfying treat. Mashed ripe bananas are combined with melted sugar-free dark chocolate to create a naturally sweetened, creamy, mousse-like dessert.
Ingredients
- 2/3 pound (300g) ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
- 1/2 pound (200g) sugar-free dark chocolate chips (or regular dark/semi-sweet chocolate chips, see notes)
Instructions
- Prepare Bananas: Peel the ripe bananas. Place the banana flesh in a large bowl and mash thoroughly with a fork or hand mixer until relatively smooth. Some small lumps are okay.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips using either the microwave or a double boiler:
- Microwave: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium power (50%) in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Double Boiler: Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water). Stir occasionally until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Combine Banana and Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate into the bowl with the mashed bananas. Gently fold the melted chocolate into the banana mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Divide into Ramekins: Divide the chocolate banana mixture evenly among small ramekins or serving dishes.
- Chill: Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the dessert is chilled and set.
- Serve
Notes
- Bananas: Use very ripe bananas (with plenty of brown spots) for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Chocolate: The recipe specifies sugar-free dark chocolate chips for a lower-sugar/keto-friendly option. You can substitute regular dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips if preferred; the dessert will be sweeter. Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Texture: The final texture will be similar to a dense mousse or pudding.
- Optional Additions: You can enhance the flavor by adding a pinch of salt or 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract when combining the banana and chocolate.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled. You can top with a dollop of whipped cream, fresh berries, chopped nuts, or chocolate shavings.
- Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.