We’ve all seen the viral date bark recipe over on TikTok, well this is date bark re-invented. We’re swapping out peanut butter for cashew butter and peanuts for hazelnuts to leave with you a perfect snack you can feel better about.Â
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What is Date Bark?
So date bark- it’s essentially a “healthy” chocolate bar. Do I think it’s healthy? Not really. Do I think it’s better for you than a chocolate bar? Sure. The main reason being that you have control over the ingredients and the amount of each your adding to the recipe. You’re left with a homemade snack made with real ingredients you bought yourself, which in the long run will be better for you than a chocolate bar that’s been sitting on a store shelf for 6 months.Â
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The classic viral date bark consists of dates, peanut butter, peanuts, and chocolate to replicate a Snickers bar. I’ve decided to take a different direction with it and swap out some ingredients and add in cashew butter and hazelnuts. I prefer hazelnuts, and since we’re getting rid of the peanuts, we may as well swap the peanut butter too for cashew butter. There are really endless combinations to get a similar result, so let’s get into my recipe for Date Bark!
Tips for the Perfect Date Bark
- Squish those dates! The closer they are together the better base they'll form for the rest of the recipe. I also recommend cutting your dates in half, so the date layer isn't so thick.
- If you're having trouble melting your cashew butter or chocolate- add a little coconut oil to loosen it up. Remember, a little goes a long way!Â
- Keep it in the fridge or freezer longer than you think. I found the next day to be even better than the first.Â
How to Make Date Bark
Why You'll Love It
- First and foremost, this recipe is ridiculously easy to make, especially since it only has 4 ingredient! This date bark recipe is the perfect snack after a long days work, and is the ultimate replacement to the classic chocolate bar. Did I mention there's chocolate on it? What's there not to love!
Let's Get Cooking
Date Bark Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dates
- 1/4 cup Hazelnuts
- 1/2 cup Cashew Butter
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1 tbsp Salt Add as needed.
Instructions
- Begin by pressing your dates onto a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Spread your almond butter over top, and finish with your chopped hazelnuts
- Melt your chocolate chips until completely smooth (30 seconds in the microwave) and spread evenly over your bark.
- Finish off with sea salt, and pop in the fridge for 2 hours to harden.
- Cut into pieces and enjoy!
Nutrition
Storage & Leftovers
So you made this delicious date bark recipe, but now you have to deal with storage. Likely, storage for this recipe is very simple. Grab an air-tight container and put your date bark pieces inside. Keep in the freeze for up to a week (if they even last that long). If you want, you can add more parchment paper in between the layers to prevent them from sticking.
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