Chocolate Almond Butter Date Bark
This variation of a popular treat, which is making its way around social media right now, is afun alternative to those made with peanut butter. I add just a touch of almond extract togive the bark a little kick.
Servings 12
Ingredients
- 10-12 pitted medjool dates
- ¼ cup creamy almond butter
- ½ cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 2 tsp creamy almond butter
- ½ tsp almond extract
- 3 Tbsp chopped toasted almonds
Instructions
- Line an eight-inch square baking sheet with parchment paper (or use a silicone pan).
- Split the dates open and smash each one down onto the sheet, making sure they overlap a little so they stick together*. The bottom of a glass or coffee cup works well for this.
- Spread the ¼ cup almond butter over the dates.
- Melt the chocolate with the 2 tsp almond butter, add the almond extract, mix well, and spread it over the almond butter layer.
- Sprinkle the chopped almonds over the melted chocolate.
- Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate has set.
- Remove from the freezer and break the bark into pieces.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
*If your dates are too dry and don’t stick together easily, moisten your hands, and press down
on the dates.
on the dates.