Description
A quick and delicious Date Bark recipe featuring pitted medjool dates topped with warm peanut butter, chopped almonds, and melted dark chocolate, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This no-bake treat is perfect for a healthy snack or dessert and comes together in just 10 minutes with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 24 medjool dates (pitted)
- ½ cup peanut butter (warmed)
- ½ cup almonds (chopped)
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (melted)
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Arrange the dates: Place the pitted medjool dates on the parchment paper in rows of 4 and columns of 6. Press them down gently with your hands or a lightly greased cup to pack them tightly together.
- Add toppings: Drizzle the warmed peanut butter evenly over the arranged dates. Then sprinkle the chopped almonds on top for texture and flavor.
- Spread chocolate: Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the peanut butter and almonds, then use a spatula to spread the chocolate layer evenly over the entire bark.
- Season and chill: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate layer to enhance the flavors. Place the bark in the freezer for 30 minutes to set completely.
- Serve: Once the chocolate is firm, break the bark into approximately 24 individual pieces. Store the pieces in the refrigerator for best freshness.
Notes
- Use medjool dates for their natural sweetness and soft texture.
- Warming the peanut butter makes it easier to drizzle and spread.
- Feel free to substitute almonds with other nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content is recommended for a rich taste and health benefits.
- The bark can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and omit almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
