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Date Bark Recipe

Published: March 10, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: About 20 minutes Serves: 12 Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Line baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. In food processor, blend dates until smooth
  3. Add almond butter, coconut oil, and cocoa powder
  4. Process until well combined
  5. Add vanilla extract and salt
  6. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet
  7. Sprinkle with almonds, coconut, and chocolate chips
  8. Press toppings into mixture
  9. Freeze for 2 hours until firm
  10. Break into pieces
  11. Store in refrigerator

Special Notes

This healthy date bark is perfect for a guilt-free dessert. The combination of dates and almond butter creates a fudgy texture. The key is to press the toppings into the mixture before freezing. This treat is perfect for parties and can be made ahead of time. For extra flavor, you can add different nuts or dried fruits. The bark should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain its texture.

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