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Date Bark

Date Bark satisfies your sweet tooth naturally. Chewy dates blend with creamy nut butter and rich dark chocolate. It's a no-bake, tasty delight packed with fiber, healthy fats and potassium. This is such a fun snack for kids and adults!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 20 pitted dates
  • ¼ cup creamy all natural peanut butter
  • ¼ cup granola
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • sea salt optional

Instructions

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  1. First, line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pit the dates. Gently split the dates open. Place them touching together on the parchment paper. Press down with your hands lightly.
  3. Spread the creamy peanut butter on top.
  4. Then, add the granola on top.
  5. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil. Stir until completely smooth and creamy. Spread this on top.
  6. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. Place in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the chocolate has hardened.
  7. Finally, remove from the date bark freezer. Cut into pieces and enjoy! Store in the fridge.

Notes

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  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Date Bark Amount Per Serving Calories 180 Calories from Fat 81 % Daily Value* Fat 9g14%Saturated Fat 5g31%Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0.1mg0%Sodium 48mg2%Potassium 246mg7%Carbohydrates 24g8%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 17g19%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 3IU0%Vitamin C 0.1mg0%Calcium 48mg5%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 180
  • Calories from Fat 81
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 9g
  • 14%
  • Saturated Fat 5g
  • 31%
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2g
  • Cholesterol 0.1mg
  • 0%
  • Sodium 48mg
  • 2%
  • Potassium 246mg
  • 7%
  • Carbohydrates 24g
  • 8%
  • Fiber 2g
  • 8%
  • Sugar 17g
  • 19%
  • Protein 4g
  • 8%
  • Vitamin A 3IU
  • 0%
  • Vitamin C 0.1mg
  • 0%
  • Calcium 48mg
  • 5%
  • Iron 1mg
  • 6%
  • Create the base layer with dates that are all touching.
  • If desired, use creamy almond butter or cashew butter.
  • Carefully melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together.  Microwave in increments, stirring to prevent burning.
  • Allow the chocolate to completely harden before breaking apart.
  • Store in the fridge or freezer for up to 1 month in an airtight container.

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    Nutrition Facts Date Bark Amount Per Serving Calories 180 Calories from Fat 81 % Daily Value* Fat 9g14%Saturated Fat 5g31%Polyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 0.1mg0%Sodium 48mg2%Potassium 246mg7%Carbohydrates 24g8%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 17g19%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 3IU0%Vitamin C 0.1mg0%Calcium 48mg5%Iron 1mg6% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.