Healthy Bits · Cooking & recipes

Dark chocolate bark

I always keep a batch of this bark in the fridge for when a chocolate craving hits, because a square or two feels like a real treat. Dark chocolate with 70% cacao or more contains flavanols, plant compounds linked with heart health, and the nuts and fruit add crunch and fiber.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), chopped
  • 1/3 cup toasted almonds or pistachios, chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Preparation:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of barely simmering water (or microwave in 20-second bursts), stirring until smooth.
  • Spread it about 1/4 inch thick on the parchment.
  • Scatter the toppings over the chocolate and finish with a pinch of salt.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes until firm, then break into pieces. Store in the fridge up to 2 weeks.

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