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Frozen Peanut Butter, Chocolate, and Banana Loaf

A luscious no-bake frozen loaf combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and rich semisweet chocolate, perfect for a cool, sweet treat.
Prep Time 20 mins

Ingredients
  

  • 12.00 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1.00 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks (about 2 cups before whipping)
  • 0.50 cup roasted salted peanuts, chopped
  • 2.00 ripe bananas
  • to taste nonstick cooking spray
  • to taste waxed paper

Instructions
 

  • Line a standard 8x4-inch loaf pan with waxed paper, leaving some overhang to lift the loaf out later. Lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped semisweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
  • Add the creamy peanut butter to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
  • Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the peanut butter and banana mixture until just incorporated, maintaining the airy texture.
  • Pour half of the banana-peanut cream mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  • Pour a layer of melted chocolate over the cream layer, then sprinkle half of the chopped roasted salted peanuts evenly on top.
  • Add the remaining banana-peanut cream mixture as the next layer, smoothing gently.
  • Top with the remaining melted chocolate and sprinkle the rest of the chopped peanuts evenly over the top.
  • Cover the loaf securely with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for at least 4 hours or until completely firm.
  • To serve, lift the loaf out using the waxed paper overhang. Slice with a warm knife and enjoy immediately as a frozen, creamy dessert.