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

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)
1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Flaky sea salt (to taste)

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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.