Irresistible Chocolate Date Bark Recipe: Amazing No-Bake Treat
Make this easy Chocolate Date Bark with simple ingredients in just minutes. The perfect balance of rich chocolate and sweet dates creates a healthy, delicious treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Cooling Time 2 hours hrs
Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Fusion, Health-conscious
Servings 8 servings
Calories 210 kcal
- 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate 60-70% cacao
- 8-10 Medjool dates pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts of choice almonds, pistachios, walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
- Optional: 2 tablespoons coconut flakes 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, or 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Chop dates and nuts, ensuring all date pits are removed.
Break chocolate into small pieces.
Melt 3/4 of the chocolate in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each.
Remove from heat and stir in remaining chocolate until fully melted.
Pour chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Sprinkle chopped dates, nuts, and any other toppings evenly over the chocolate.
Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt if desired.
Gently press toppings into the chocolate.
Allow to set at room temperature for 2 hours or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Break or cut into pieces when completely firm.
Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Based on a serving size of approximately 2 ounces (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 15mg (more if sea salt is added as topping)
- Total Carbohydrates: 25g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 20g (mostly from dates and chocolate)
- Protein: 2g
Note: Nutrition values may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used.
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