Date Bark is such a yummy treat with healthier qualities than many desserts. As I made it, I used a rolling pin to flatten the dates and found it worked better. After freezing, keep it in the refrigerator to enjoy when you need a sweet treat.
5 Ingredient Date Bark
INGREDIENTS:
- 12-15 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- flaky sea salt (optional)
DIRECTIONS:
- Line a baking tray or large cutting board with a piece of parchment paper.
- Spread the pitted dates open and lay them side by side so they form one cluster or sheet of flattened dates. Use the bottom of a glass or bowl with another small piece of parchment paper to press the dates into an even, flat layer
- Spread the peanut butter across the top, then sprinkle the chopped peanuts randomly on top of the peanut butter.
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-20 second increments, stirring between each burst, until fully melted and creamy. Expect this to take 1:30-2:00 depending on your microwave. Spread the chocolate over the top of the date bark. Sprinkle with optional sea salt.
- Carefully transfer the tray or board to your freezer, making sure it sits flat and level. Chill for at least 30 minutes before removing it from the freezer. Break or cut the date bark into irregular pieces, and enjoy!
Recipe from Streetsmartnutrition
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