Did you know that October 28 is National Chocolate Day? Celebrate this sweet holiday by nibbling on creamy dark chocolate bark from our friend, Dietitian Debbie Dishes. It’s simply made by melting dark chocolate, and adding in your favorite nut and dried fruits. These homemade treats are handy to have around, especially when you need a little pick me up.
Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Ingredients
- 5 ounces dark chocolate (certified gluten-free or vegan if necessary)
- 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut
- dash sea salt
Directions
Melt chocolate on the stove using a bowl fitted over a saucepan of gently boiling water or a double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Spread out until about 1/8-inch thick.
Sprinkle chocolate with apricots, almonds, coconut and salt. Chill in the fridge or freezer until hardened. Break apart and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serves: 5 | Serving Size: 1 (2-inch long) slice
Per serving: Calories: 202; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 9g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 32mg; Carbohydrate: 20g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 3g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 110mg; Iron: 9%; Vitamin A: 4%; Vitamin C: 0%; Calcium: 3%
Deborah Davis, MS, RD, practices clinical dietetics in Chicago, Illinois. She shares practical nutrition tips and healthy recipes on her personal blog, Dietitian Debbie Dishes. In her free time, you’ll likely find Deborah in the kitchen, camera and spatula in hand, developing recipes for her blog and freelance pieces. Connect with Deborah on Twitter and Instagram. Photo courtesy of Deborah Davis.
Original recipe published on Dietitian Debbie Dishes.
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