5-Min Date Bark Recipe (Viral Snack)
Learn how to make date bark in just minutes. This no-bake dessert is customizable, healthy-ish, and freezer-friendly. Includes popular flavor variations
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates pitted
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond, sunflower, etc.
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional
- Toppings: sea salt coconut flakes, chopped nuts
Instructions
- Break each step into a single line (this creates proper schema behind the scenes):
- Line a tray with parchment paper.
- Press the dates flat and arrange into a compact base.
- Spread nut butter across the top.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil.
- Pour over the top, spread evenly.
- Add toppings of choice.
- Freeze until firm (15–20 min).
- Slice or break into bark pieces.
Notes
Q: Is date bark healthy?
A: Yes. It contains fiber-rich dates, healthy fats from nut butter, and antioxidants from dark chocolate. Q: Can I make it without nuts?
A: Yes, simply use sunflower seed butter or tahini. Q: How long does it last?
A: Up to a week in the fridge, or a month in the freezer. Nutrition based on: 12 Medjool dates, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, and 1 tsp coconut oil.
Optional toppings (nuts, coconut, etc.) are not included in the values above.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan when made with certified ingredients.
A: Yes. It contains fiber-rich dates, healthy fats from nut butter, and antioxidants from dark chocolate. Q: Can I make it without nuts?
A: Yes, simply use sunflower seed butter or tahini. Q: How long does it last?
A: Up to a week in the fridge, or a month in the freezer. Nutrition based on: 12 Medjool dates, 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, and 1 tsp coconut oil.
Optional toppings (nuts, coconut, etc.) are not included in the values above.
This recipe is naturally gluten-free and vegan when made with certified ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 12gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 17.2gProtein: 2.8gFat: 8.9gSaturated Fat: 3.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.6gSodium: 38mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 12.4gCalcium: 19mgIron: 1.1mg
(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)
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