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Date Bark Recipe

Delicious Date Bark Recipe for Guilt-Free Snacking

This Date Bark Recipe is a healthy, no-bake snack combining chocolate and Medjool dates for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Medjool Dates Pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Almond Butter Spreadable version
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Almonds Or your favorite nuts
  • 1/4 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Sweetened can be used for more sweetness
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips No sugar-added option recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Substitute with neutral oil if necessary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional but recommended for flavor

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie Sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave for about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy.
  2. Prepare the Parchment: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it's flat against the surface.
  3. Arrange the Dates: Slice the Medjool dates down the center to remove the pits and press them open-side down in a 3x4 grid on the prepared parchment paper.
  4. Spread the Almond Butter: Spread a generous layer of creamy almond butter evenly over the arranged dates.
  5. Add Toppings: Sprinkle chopped almonds and unsweetened shredded coconut over the almond butter layer, pressing them down slightly.
  6. Drizzle the Chocolate: Remove the melted chocolate and drizzle it generously over the layered mixture.
  7. Finish with Sea Salt: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate layer.
  8. Chill to Set: Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and let the Date Bark chill for at least 1 hour.
  9. Cut and Serve: After chilling, cut the Date Bark into squares or rectangles and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Keep your Date Bark in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness or freeze for up to three months.

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