Peanut Chocolate Date Bark (12 pieces)
This no-bake dark chocolate and peanut butter bark with Medjool dates is like a Snickers bar in a bite! Crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty, it's made with only 5 ingredients and just 10 minutes of prep. Your new go-to healthy dessert!
Ingredients
- 15 Medjool dates
- 4 Tbsp generous heaped smooth peanut butter
- 150 g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 5 Tbsp salted roasted peanut halves
Instructions
- Check Medjool dates for pits. If unpitted, gently make a lengthwise slice down one side of each date. Carefully open the dates to reveal the pits, then remove and discard them.
- Make the Dark Bark:
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Gently spread open the dates and flatten each one inside-side down using the bottom of a glass cup, either on the baking tray or a chopping board.
- Arrange the dates inside-side down in rows of 5×3 on the lined baking tray, overlapping each slightly. Press down gently with the glass cup to fuse them together.
- Spread peanut butter evenly over the dates using the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle 4 tablespoons of peanut halves over the peanut butter, reserving 1 tablespoon for later.
- Press the peanuts down with the back of a tablespoon to create an even layer.
- Break the dark chocolate into squares and place in a heat-proof bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted, stirring regularly.
- Once melted, mix in the coconut oil until well combined.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture evenly over the dark bark using the back of a tablespoon.
- Sprinkle the reserved peanuts over the top.
- Place the tray in the freezer and let it harden for 30 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the freezer and transfer the date bark to a chopping board. Cut it into 12 squares using a knife.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 3.25g | Fat: 9g