Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Viral Chocolate Date Bark, a wholesome twist on traditional candy bars. This no-bake treat combines the natural sweetness of Medjool dates with creamy peanut butter and crunchy peanuts, all enveloped in rich chocolate. It’s an easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for snacking at home or sharing at gatherings. With its customizable nature, feel free to switch out nuts or chocolate types to suit your taste. Enjoy this guilt-free indulgence any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20–24 Medjool dates
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 9 ounces chocolate chips or chocolate bar
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional)
- Coarse sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Line a medium-sized baking sheet with parchment paper. Pit and slit each date, then arrange them in a 4×6 pattern on the lined pan.
- Spread creamy peanut butter over the dates until fully covered, then sprinkle dry roasted peanuts on top.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in 30-second intervals until smooth, stirring often.
- Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading evenly. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sea salt on top.
- Freeze for 60-90 minutes until firm. Once set, remove from the freezer, peel off parchment paper, and cut into pieces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg