Date Peanut Chocolate Bark

I had to try out the super easy and healthy Date Bar from @thathealthjunkie and absolutely loved it!
I mean look at the prettiness of the dates to start with and then the peanut butter on top, spread very thinly, followed by more chopped peanuts for crunch and melted dark chocolate. I’m absolutely addicted to this Date Peanut Chocolate Bark I tell you!

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• Why You Will Love This
• The Ingredients
• The Process
• Meal Prep

Why You Will Love This 

Healthy Snack

We all need healthy snacks from time to time. I most certainly do. If I get stressed, I eat. I know…emotional eating, clearly not the best habit. But then…there are worse ones. Especially if you have healthy snacks like this on hand, to satisfy your craving.

Takes 5 minutes

Takes just 5 minutes to make, 1h to freeze and you are set for days!

I went ahead and adapted this to my own version of Apricot Almond White Chocolate Bark and am utterly in love! But I figured I start with the original and give credit where credit is due.

The Ingredients

Just 5 of them:

• Dates – They form the chewie base
• Peanut butter – As creamy filling
• Roasted Peanuts – for the crunchy bites
• Dark chocolate with a tiny bit of coconut oil – for the addictive topping

Tip:
Try this super easy 2 ingredient, 5 minute Pistachio Cream as a delicious alternative to peanut butter in this bark.

Take the mix over the top by adding chopped Kataifi that you brefly fry in some butter until crispy, then fold into the Pistachio cream, making your very own Dubai Chocolate version!

Of course I promptly forgot the coconut oil in the picture, then wondered why my chocolate isn’t melting as I want it to…must have been acute lack of coffee. Or chocolate, but i’m about to remedy that.
So imagine a tsp coconut oil in the middle. Thank you.

The Process

Line a freezer proof container (I used Pyrex*) with some baking parchment.

Lay out Dates

Remove the stones from the dates. I used Medjool dates, as they are perfectly soft and caramel-like.
Lay them out on the parchment, inside up and have the edges overlap and squished together a little, so they form a base.

Cover with Peanut Butter

Heat your peanut butter for just a few seconds in the microwave, so it gets easier to spread. Drizzle over the dates evenly and spread out with the back of a spoon.

Sprinkle with chopped Peanuts

Sprinkle with chopped, roasted peanuts. I used honey roasted here, as that’s what I had at home and it was delicious. But you can use any sort you have. Maybe not bbq flavour….just a wild guess. But hey, your date bark!

Cover with Chocolate

Melt your dark chocolate, chips or roughly chopped with a bit of coconut oil in the microwave. Use short 30 second bursts, stir and watch closely, so it doesn’t burn.
Drizzle and carefully spread the chocolate over the peanuts. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if you like. I didn’t, as I’m not a fan of the combination.

Freeze

Put into the freezer for about 1h. Break or cut into chunks.

Meal Prep

I store these in the fridge, as I find them cold enough that way, but freezer works perfect too, so you always have a nice cold Date Peanut Chocolate Bark around for those sweet cravings. It kind of tastes like snickers, but without the tons of added sugar.
I honestly can’t tell you how long these last, as they are always gone after a few days. But there is nothing in there that spoils quickly, so my wild guess would be weeks or months. I dare you to try and keep them around.

Looking for more Healthy Snacks?

Apricot Almond White Chocolate Bark

Chocolate Ginger Crunch Protein Balls

Malted Granola Clusters

Caramelized Spiced Almonds

Strawberry Yoghurt Protein Bars

Protein Banoffee Pie Yoghurt

Now I’d love to hear from you in the comments!

Have you tried this? Did you enjoy it?
What other recipes would you like to see?

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Date Peanut Chocolate Bark

I had to try out the super easy and healthy Date Bar from @thathealthjunkie and absolutely loved it! I mean look at the prettiness of the dates to start with and then the peanut butter on top, spread very thinly, followed by more chopped peanuts for crunch and melted dark chocolate. I’m absolutely addicted by this Date Peanut Chocolate Bark I tell you!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Freezer time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 20

Calories 76 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Pyrex dish or other freezer proof container

Ingredients

  

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• 10-12 Medjool dates or more if using smaller dates
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter crunchy or creamy
• 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts e.g., honey roasted
• ½ cup chopped dark chocolate
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• Flaky sea salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Line a freezer-proof container (a Pyrex dish works well) with parchment paper. This will make it easier to remove the bark later.
• Remove the pits from the Medjool dates. Medjool dates are preferred for their soft and caramel-like texture.
• Lay the pitted dates on the parchment paper, with the inside facing up. Overlap the edges slightly and press them together to form a solid base.
• Heat the peanut butter for a few seconds in the microwave to make it easier to spread.
• Drizzle the softened peanut butter evenly over the dates.
• Use the back of a spoon to spread the peanut butter across the date base.
• Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the peanut butter layer. Honey roasted peanuts are a delicious choice, but you can use other varieties that complement the flavours of dates and chocolate.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil.
• Heat the chocolate in the microwave using short 30-second bursts, stirring each time until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat, as chocolate can burn easily.
• Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut layer on top of the dates.
• Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to carefully spread the chocolate out, covering all the ingredients beneath.
• If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the chocolate for a touch of contrast. Skip this step if you’re not a fan of the salt-chocolate combination.
• Place the container with the assembled bark in the freezer.
• Let it freeze for approximately 1 hour or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
• Once the Date Peanut Chocolate Bark is fully set, remove it from the freezer.
• Lift the parchment paper to easily lift the bark out of the container.
• Break the bark into bite-sized chunks or cut it into squares using a knife.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in fridge or freezer.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition Facts

Date Peanut Chocolate Bark

Amount per Serving

Calories

76

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

3

g

5

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

0.002

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.4

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

0.1

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

8

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

131

mg

4

%

Carbohydrates

 

12

g

4

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

9

g

10

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

20

IU

0

%

Calcium

 

13

mg

1

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Easy, Healthy, Vegetarian

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