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Sugar-free Peppermint Bark -- Low-carb and Keto

Make new Christmas memories with this Sugar-free Peppermint Bark, an easy healthier remake of a traditional Christmas candy.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
35 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 72 kcal
Course: Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan , Keto

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate bar or chips
  • 12 ounces sugar-free white chocolate or chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract divided. Or 12 drops peppermint essential oil.
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil divided. Optional, but recommended.
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups crushed sugar-free candy canes or crushed sugar-free peppermint candies
  • 2 dashes salt 1 dash for each layer (optional, but recommended)

Instructions

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  1. Put candy canes or candies in a zip top plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or other method.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil in the top of a double boiler.
  3. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the peppermint extract and dash salt, and stir to combine.
  4. Place in pan or on parchment or pan lined with parchment.
  5. Melt the white chocolate and 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil in the top of a double boiler.
  6. When melted, add 1/4 tsp of the peppermint extract (or 6 drops of peppermint essential oil)and the dash of salt and stir to combine well.
  7. When the dark chocolate is just about firmed up (enough so the white won't sink into the dark chocolate, but not totally solid), pour the white chocolate and gently spread it on top.
  8. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies on top.
  9. Let the bark set completely before breaking. 
  10. If you let the bark chill in the fridge to set, bring it to room temp before cutting which is best done with a knife. See tips regarding preventing the bark from separating.

Notes

  • Chocolate Bars vs. Chips: Using chocolate bar instead of chocolate chips will make the bark less likely to separate, due to stabilizers in most chips. However, as you can see in the photos, I've used white chocolate chips and it turned out great.
  • Chocolate Quality: Using a high quality sugar-free chocolate and white chocolate (both with cocoa butter base) will make this bark taste best and also not separate as easily, but use what you can afford.
  • Microwave Option: I choose to not use a microwave, but you can certainly use one to melt the chocolate and coconut oil if you'd like. If doing so, put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl with the coconut oil and microwave it in 15-20 second intervals, stirring between each time.
  • Frozen Bark Notes: If storing the bark in the fridge to set, you might want to let the peppermint bark sit at room temperature before serving, depending on how you like your bark. The bark tastes great frozen, but the flavors are more pronounced at room temperature and if you make a thicker bark, it will be easier to eat when thawed.
  • Pan Size: The pan size will determine how thick or thin you make this bark. I personally like my bark thinner, but one of our boys loves thicker bark.  This recipe will make a really thick bark in an 8x8 pan and it will still be pretty thick in a 9x9 pan as well. For the most thin bark, you can divide this recipe in half or spread it thin on a large baking sheet with parchment paper. A 9x13 pan is a great size for the recipe as it is.
  • Coconut Oil Measuring Tip: You can melt the coconut oil before measuring if you like, but the measurements won't change. It's just easier to measure coconut oil when it's liquid or soft.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 72kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.3g (0%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 775mg (32%) Potassium 3mg (0%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 0.01mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 72

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 72kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 775mg 32%
Potassium 3mg 0%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 0.01mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.