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Almond joy date bark broken up on parchment paper.

Chocolate Almond Joy Date Bark

Chocolate Almond Joy Date Bark is my spin on the viral recipe! It's made with sweet Medjool Dates, crunchy almonds, shredded coconut, and dark chocolate. Satisfy your sweet craving with this healthier alternative to candy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 457 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Small Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cup or Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Cups Medjool Dates
  • 1+½ Cups Raw Almonds
  • 1 Cup Finely Shredded Coconut
  • 1 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • To make this healthy date bark, start by cutting each date in half and remove the pit. Place them open side up on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Cover with another sheet of parchment paper and use a rolling pin or bottom of a cup to flatten out the dates.
  • Next, roughly chop almonds and sprinkle them on top of the dates.
  • Then sprinkle an even layer of shredded coconut on top of the chopped almonds.
  • Finally, melt the dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave in 15-20 second increments until smooth and creamy. Pour an even layer over top of the date bark. Freeze for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Remove from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut into small "bark pieces." Top with flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty combination! Store in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.

Notes

Expert Tips

  • To flatten out the dates, place parchment paper on top of the dates to prevent the rolling pin or the bottom of the cup from sticking to the dates.
  • Use a spatula to help spread out the melted chocolate.
  • Let the bark freeze for at least 20-30 minutes before cutting. (Use a sharp knife.)
  • As long as you use parchment paper underneath the date bark, it will peel right off. If you don't have any, you'll need a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Instead of chopping the almonds, you can put them in a food processor and pulse a few times until you've reached your desired texture.

How To Store Leftovers

Leftover chocolate almond date bark should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. (It will last longer in the freezer!)

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 256mgPotassium: 731mgFiber: 9gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 2mg
Keywords almond joy date bark, chocolate date bark, date crunch bark, viral chocolate date bark, viral date bark
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