Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Bark

This simple dark chocolate almond butter bark is made from simple ingredients. It’s a rich and satisfying sweet treat the whole family will love!

Nothing can really beat chocolate, right? The other day I was craving something chocolatey, but I was fresh out of my favorite chocolate chips. I decided to experiment to see if I could make a chocolate treat from ingredients I already had on hand. That was the blessed day recipe for this dark chocolate almond butter bark was born!

This dark chocolate bark is so easy to make (just 5 minutes!). Just mix, pour, freeze, and you’re done! It’s the perfect quick and easy treat.

The best part? It’s made from simple, good-for-you ingredients. Happy snacking!

ingredients for dark chocolate almond butter bark

coconut oil: Coconut oil is a fantastic oil full of healthy fats. It gives this recipe a creamy, rich consistency. Industrial seed oils (like corn, soybean, and canola oils) are high in omega-6s and can cause inflammation in the body. Coconut oil, on the other hand, contains anti-inflammatory fatty acids. Look for unrefined or expeller-pressed coconut oil. If you want to avoid a “coconutty” taste, opt for expeller-pressed coconut oil.

cacao powder: Cacao powder is a wonderful source of antioxidants and magnesium. It gives this recipe a yummy, chocolatey flavor.

maple syrup: Maple syrup acts as a natural sweetener, making this recipe free of refined sugar. Look for 100% maple syrup. It’s a great source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, and it tastes great!

almond butter: Almond butter is a yummy swap to use in this recipe in place of peanut butter. Almond butter has both protein and monounsaturated fats. It works nicely to thicken the dark chocolate bark, and it has a yummy, nutty flavor. Look for organic almond butter to make sure the product has not been sprayed with harmful fertilizers and pesticides. Cashew butter or sunflower seed butter would also work in this recipe.

sea salt: Sea salt contains beneficial minerals not found in traditional table salt. I love to use Redmond Real Salt in all my cooking!

add-in options

This dark chocolate almond butter bark is so yummy with some nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or dried coconut added in! I like to add cut up cashews and dried cranberries (I found some sweetened with only applejuice!) to my batch. So so good!

For a protein boost, you could also add in some protein powder to the chocolate bark. I love to use the bone broth protein from Paleo Valley. It’s tasteless, and it works really well in this recipe.

Additionally, you could add a drop of orange essential oil or some orange zest for a yummy, citrus flavored chocolate bark. Peppermint would also be a fun addition to the bark!

how to make dark chocolate almond butter bark:

1. Line a baking dish with parchment paper
2. Melt the coconut oil in a pan over low heat.
3. Once the oil is melted, whisk in the cacao powder until there are no clumps and the mixture is smooth.
4. Add in the almond butter, maple syrup, sea salt, and bone broth protien (if using).
5. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
6. Stir in dried nuts, fruit, or coconut, if desired.
7. Pour mixture onto parchment lined baking dish.
8. Cover and store in the freezer for at least one hour, or overnight.
9. After the dark chocolate bark has set, cut it up into bite sized pieces, and enjoy!
10. Store in the fridge or freezer, to avoid melting.

pro tips:

• Store this healthy dark chocolate bark in the fridge or freezer, as it melts easily.
• Add in more maple syrup for a sweeter taste, or add less for a richer dark chocolate flavor.
• This recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser for holiday gatherings. From Halloween to Valentine’s Day, it’s a decadent treat perfect for celebrations.

I hope you try this simple paleo dark chocolate bark. If you like this recipe, would you give it a 5-star rating? I so appreciate your feedback!