5-Ingredient Date Bark

Enjoy layers of chewy Medjool dates, creamy peanut butter, crunchy peanuts, and chocolate. Date bark is an easy no-bake recipe for a sweet snack or dessert!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Date Bark, Date Bark, Peanut Butter Date Bark

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Chill Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Cara Harbstreet

Equipment

parchment paper
baking sheet or large cutting board
freezer space large enough to fit baking sheet or cutting board
microwave safe bowl
Soft Spatula
sharpened knife

Ingredients

12-15 large Medjool dates pitted
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped
3/4 cup chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil
flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

Line a baking tray or large cutting board with a piece of parchment paper.
Spread the pitted dates open and lay them side by side so they form one cluster or sheet of flattened dates. Use the bottom of a glass or bowl with another small piece of parchment paper to press the dates into an even, flat layer
Spread the peanut butter across the top, then sprinkle the chopped peanuts randomly on top of the peanut butter.
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 15-20 second increments, stirring between each burst, until fully melted and creamy. Expect this to take 1:30-2:00 depending on your microwave. Spread the chocolate over the top of the date bark.
Carefully transfer the tray or board to your freezer, making sure it sits flat and level. Chill for at least 30 minutes before removing it from the freezer. Break or cut the date bark into irregular pieces, and enjoy!

Notes

If your dates are dried or the sugars have crystallized near the skin, soak in a small bowl with hot water for 5 minutes. Once softened, pat them dry with a paper towel before spreading on the parchment paper.

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