Dark Chocolate Strawberry and Raspberry Bark {with Dates}
A little bit of a healthier spin on the viral chocolate strawberry peanut butter bark! This recipe uses a healthy dark chocolate sauce made with dates - so it's higher in fiber and antioxidants (without sacrificing taste). Instructions for both strawberry and raspberry bark - make one or the other, or both at the same time! Keep them in the freezer for up to one month for a convenient and delicious snack!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 115kcal
Ingredients
For the Dark Chocolate Date Sauce
- 1/2 cup light or full fat coconut milk
- 6 Medjool pitted dates (soften in warm water for 10 minutes if not soft)
- 2 tablespoons Hershey's 100% special dark cacao powder
For the Fruit Bark
- 2 lbs. strawberries
- 12 ounces raspberries (if not using strawberries)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (slightly melted)
- Sea salt, to garnish
Optional Toppings
- Hemp Hearts
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
For the Chocolate Strawberry Bark
- Add the water, coconut milk, dates and cacao powder to a blender (in that order). Blend for about 1-2 minutes, until the chocolate is smooth and everything is combined. Set aside.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- I like to make individual servings by slicing the strawberries thin, and creating a circle. Make sure all of the strawberry slices are touching each other. Of course, you can also line up the strawberry slices on the baking sheet (make sure they are touching), and spread the chocolate over them with a spatula or spoon.
- Use a spoon to spread the chocolate on top. Drizzle with semi-melted peanut butter. I microwaved crunchy peanut butter for about 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle sea salt and hemp hearts onto each strawberry circle.
- Place in the freezer for at least 1 hour. Let the bark sit out for about 5 minutes prior to eating (if you prefer). The chocolate does start to melt after sitting out for too long. Drizzle with honey if you prefer more sweetness.
- Store in the freezer in an airtight container, like a Zip-Lock bag or plastic storage container, for up to one month.
For the Chocolate Raspberry Bark
- Put raspberries into a large bowl and pour the dark chocolate sauce over them. Gently combine with a spoon, breaking up the raspberries into smaller pieces.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the raspberry chocolate mixture onto the baking sheet, and gently press down with a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and hemp hearts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual preparation and ingredients may lead to slight discrepancies. Calculated with strawberries, peanut butter, dark chocolate date sauce, and hemp hearts for 10 servings -- recipe may make more than this depending on how much chocolate sauce you utilize.
You may get more than 10 strawberry bark pieces. Either way, this recipe is a great snack option that has some extra protein and fiber!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 10 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 115 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 5.9g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.6g | 8% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 13mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 13.6g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 10.5g | |
| Protein 3.5g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 2mg | 9% |
| Potassium 152mg | 3% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcal