Easy Healthy Dark Chocolate Bark Recipe
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Homemade healthy dark chocolate bark is a delicious and healthy treat that perfectly balances rich, velvety dark chocolate with the sweet-tart burst of cranberries. This easy-to-make recipe is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Ingredient List
How to make Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Prepare: Line an 8 X 6 Dish with parchment paper, and roughly chop the almonds.
STEP 1: Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Once the oil has melted, add the cocoa powder.
STEP 2: Stir in the cocoa powder and maple syrup. Turn the heat off to prevent the mixture from burning and stir the melted chocolate mixture for a minute to ensure all of the ingredients are incorporated.
STEP 3: Pour the chocolate mixture into the parchment-lined pan or dish and sprinkle the chocolate with cranberries and almonds. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Tips & Tricks
- The melted coconut oil and chocolate will be thin, be sure to use enough parchment paper in the pan so that it comes 1/2 to halfway up the sides to avoid the liquid from seeping under the parchment paper.
- Place the chocolate bark in the freezer for 30 minutes for a quicker chill.
How to store dark chocolate bark
Dark chocolate bark tends to soften at room temperature because of the coconut oil. To keep it firm and fresh, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay good for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy dark chocolate bark as a snack or dessert. It also tastes great sprinkled on top of ice cream, or plain yogurt. Dark chocolate cranberry bark is also a popular and festive addition to a cookie tray with your favorite cookies during the holiday season.
Recipe variations
This recipe is so versatile! You can make it plain with chocolate only or add any combination of ingredients. Get creative, and make your favorite chocolate bark recipe with the suggestions below.
Nuts – Pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio nuts, cashews, peanuts, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes
Dried fruit – Raisins, cherries, figs, dates, apricots, goji berries
Fresh fruit – Raspberries, cherries, strawberries, orange zest
Seeds – Pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, quinoa, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pomegranate seeds
Other additions – flaky sea salt, peppermint extract, almond extract, cacao nibs, puffed rice, mini dark chocolate chips, and crumbled salty pretzels.
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Yes, you can. Place the coconut into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat it at 15-second intervals and stir after each. Once the coconut oil is melted, remove it from the microwave and add the cocoa powder and syrup and stir vigorously.
Dark chocolate is healthy when it’s not loaded with sugar, saturated fats, and other additives. It’s a great source of antioxidants and can help to reduce blood pressure; see more on Healthline.
In addition, this chocolate is naturally sweetened with a little bit of maple syrup instead of refined sugar which is a healthier option.
Fresh cranberries are not recommended. They contain more moisture, which may affect the chocolate’s texture and shelf life.
The main difference is the way the bean is processed. Cacao powder is minimally processed while cocoa is more processed.
Yes, this is a vegan dark chocolate recipe as long as it is made with maple syrup and not honey.
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Healthy Chocolate Bark with Cranberries and Almonds
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup [coconut oil]
- 3/4 cup [dark cocao powder]
- 3 tablespoons [organic maple syrup]
- 1/2 cup [chopped almonds]
- 1/2 cup [organic dried cranberries]
Instructions
- Line a small (8X6) pan with parchment paper making sure the paper comes 1/4 of the way up the sides or coat the pan with coconut oil.
- Melt 3/4 cup of coconut oil over medium to low heat
- Once the coconut oil has completely melted, stir in the cocoa powder and maple syrup
- Turn the heat off and continue stirring to ensure that all of the ingredients are mixed together
- Pour the mixture into the pan, gently stirring as you pour
- Sprinkle the almonds and cranberries over top; the mixture will be watery and the nuts and fruit will sink into the chocolate
- Place the bark in the fridge for at least an hour to allow chocolate to harden
- Store the bark in the fridge for up to 3 weeks
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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