Vegan Date Bark: A Plant-Based Delight
This vegan date bark is a no-bake, plant-based treat made from soft Medjool dates, creamy almond or sunflower seed butter, and dairy-free dark chocolate. It's an easy, allergen-friendly snack that’s freezer-ready and delicious.
Ingredients
- 12 Medjool dates soft and pitted
- 1/2 cup almond butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
- 1/2 cup vegan dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional, helps with melting
- Toppings sea salt, crushed pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, or hemp hearts
Instructions
- Line a small tray with parchment paper.
- Flatten the dates slightly and press them side-by-side into a rough rectangle base.
- Warm the almond butter slightly and spread it evenly across the dates.
- Melt the vegan chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20–30 seconds until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate over the almond butter layer and smooth it to the edges.
- Top with flaky salt and seeds while chocolate is still warm.
- Freeze for 15–20 minutes until fully set.
- Break or slice into bark pieces and store in a sealed container.
Notes
This vegan bark is perfect for meal prep. It keeps well in the fridge for up to a week or can be frozen for up to 3 weeks. Always double-check your ingredients to ensure they're certified vegan and allergen-safe.
Nutrition
Serving: 30gCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 16.8gProtein: 2.5gFat: 8.5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.1gSodium: 35mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.1mg
(Nutrition is estimated and will vary based on actual ingredients used)
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