Soft, chewy, chocolatey, and finished with a little crunch — a simple treat made with just five ingredients.

This recipe is proof that you don’t need many ingredients to make something delicious and satisfying.

This Chocolate Date Bark comes together in just 15 minutes of hands-on time using a handful of pantry ingredients. Dates create a soft, naturally sweet base, nuts and seeds add texture, dark chocolate adds richness, and a pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness.

It stores well in the fridge or freezer, making it an easy option to keep on hand for when you’re craving something sweet and satisfying.

Rich, chewy, chocolatey, and a little crunchy — sounds pretty good to me.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

Medjool Dates: Create a naturally sweet, soft base while providing fibre and minerals, and help hold the bark together.

Almonds or Peanuts: Add crunch, healthy fats, and plant-based protein for balance and texture. Almonds provide a milder flavour, while peanuts add a slightly more distinct roasted flavour.

Hemp Seeds: Provide plant-based protein and omega-3 fats while blending seamlessly into the bark.

Dark Chocolate: Adds richness and helps balances the natural sweetness of the dates.

Sea Salt: A small pinch enhances the other flavours and helps balance the sweetness.

Kitchenware

You’ll also need:

• Baking tray or shallow dish
• Parchment paper
• Spatula or spoon
• Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Knife
• Cutting board

Steps

1. Prepare the base: Line a baking tray or dish with parchment paper. Arrange the pitted dates close together in a single layer, slightly overlapping as needed. Use your hands or the bottom of a glass to press and flatten them into an even layer. Fill in any gaps with the remaining dates.
2. Add the toppings: Sprinkle the chopped nuts and hemp seeds evenly over the date layer. Gently press them into the surface so they stick.
3. Melt the chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler on the stovetop.
4. Spread the chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the date layer and use a spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer.
5. Finish: Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
6. Chill: Transfer the tray to the fridge and chill for 30–45 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
7. Slice and serve: Remove from the tray and cut or break into pieces.

Tips & Notes

• If your dates feel firm or dry, soak them in warm water for 5–10 minutes before using.
• Keep the chocolate layer relatively thin for the best flavour balance.
• Press the date layer firmly so the bark holds together more easily when sliced.
• Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Storage
  • Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for longer storage.
• Let the bark sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating for the best texture.
• Use dairy-free dark chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan.

Recipe

Chocolate Date Bark

• Servings: 12
• Time: 45-60 mins
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Soft, chewy, chocolatey, and finished with a little crunch — a simple treat made with just five ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Medjool dates, pitted (about 16 dates)
• 2–3 tbsp almonds or peanuts, chopped
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• Pinch of sea salt

Directions

1. Line a baking tray or dish with parchment paper. Arrange the pitted dates close together in a single layer, slightly overlapping as needed. Use your hands or the bottom of a glass to press and flatten them into an even layer. Fill in any gaps with the remaining dates.
2. Sprinkle the chopped nuts and hemp seeds evenly over the date layer. Gently press them into the surface so they stick.
3. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler on the stovetop.
4. Pour the melted chocolate over the date layer and use a spatula to spread it into a thin, even layer.
5. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
6. Transfer the tray to the fridge and chill for 30–45 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set.
7. Remove from the tray and cut or break into pieces.

Nutrition

Per Serving: Energy/Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Sodium: 15 mg | Fibre: 2.5 g | Total Sugars: 10 g

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