Description
Indulge in the guilt-free pleasure of Viral Chocolate Date Bark, a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate. This easy-to-make treat is inspired by your favorite Snickers bar but offers a healthier alternative without compromising on flavor. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or as a midday snack, it’s customizable to suit your tastes—add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can whip up this mouthwatering bark that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping nutrition in mind.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–24 Medjool dates
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 9 ounces chocolate chips or chocolate bar
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
- Coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slit each date to remove pits and arrange them in a rectangular shape.
- Spread peanut butter over the dates and sprinkle dry roasted peanuts on top.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly. Add coarse sea salt if desired.
- Freeze for 60-90 minutes until set. Cut into pieces and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg