Healthy Dark Chocolate Date Bark
A delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt, this Healthy Dark Chocolate Date Bark combines rich dark chocolate, natural sweetness from dates, and a satisfying crunch from nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- ½ cup nuts (such as almonds or walnuts, roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the dark chocolate chips and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted and smooth.
- Once the chocolate is melted, allow it to cool slightly, then combine the chopped dates, nuts, and shredded coconut in a mixing bowl.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the mixture and fold until everything is coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the chocolate mixture onto it, spreading into an even layer about ½ inch thick. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Once set, break the bark into pieces of desired size.
Notes
Store leftover bark in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze it wrapped well to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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