Vegan Chocolate Crunch Bark

by | Dec 18, 2020

This Vegan Chocolate Bark is the perfect recipe for a lightly sweetened, instant treat. No chocolate needed. Just combine cocoa powder, coconut oil, and toppings of your choice.

This vegan chocolate bark is the perfect recipe for a lightly sweetened, instant treat. Just combine cocoa powder, coconut oil, and toppings of your choice. #ChocolateBark #Vegan #CocoaPowder #Healthy #SweetTooth #EasyRecipes #CheerfulChoices

Is cocoa powder healthy?

Cocoa powder is one of my favorite ingredients because it is both delicious and heart healthy. Cocoa naturally contains high levels of flavanols, which have been linked to lower blood pressure, improved cholesterol, and anti-inflammatory effects. However, highly processed chocolates may cause it to lose these beneficial properties. That’s why it’s ideal to incorporate the raw ingredient into recipes like this one!

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How do you make vegan chocolate bark?

This chocolate bark is so easy to make and calls for simple ingredients.

  • First, toast your quinoa. I always love toasting grains before using them in recipes. This gives them a deeper, nutty flavor.
  • Next, mix together cocoa powder and melted coconut oil. You will also add in a bit of sweetener. These are the ingredients that creates the chocolate flavor.
  • Then, pour everything over parchment paper. It will be quite liquidy and spread out in an even layer. This is what you want!
  • Finally, sprinkle over desired toppings of your choice and freeze the bark. I love using a combination of toppings.
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What toppings should I add?

The chocolate bark recipe calls for just a few ingredients, but it’s always fun to top it with a variety of toppings. You can choose any toppings you like best. Here are a few of my favorite combinations to give you some inspiration.

Christmas Chocolate Bark

Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark toppings: dried cranberries, pistachios, candied orange, himalayan salt, white chocolate. Grab the full recipe here!

Halloween Chocolate Bark

Haunting Halloween toppings: dried apricot and dried mango chunks

Fall Chocolate Bark

Festive Fall Bark toppings: sliced almonds, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, himalayan salt

Coconut Chocolate Bark

Loco for Coconut Bark toppings: toasted coconut flakes, sliced almonds

Hazelnut Chocolate Bark

Heavenly Hazelnut toppings: toasted hazelnut pieces, pink Himalayan salt

Can I gift this recipe?

If you are planning to gift the bark or want to make a bunch to have on hand, double (or triple!) the recipe. You can even make this recipe ahead of time. When wrapped tightly, the bark will stay good in the freezer for a few months. (If it lasts that long, that is!)

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Vegan Chocolate Bark

Mackenzie Burgess, RDN
This raw cocoa crunch bark is the perfect recipe for a lightly sweetened, instant chocolate fix. The quinoa adds protein, whole grains, and a wonderful crunch. Choose toppings of your choice to make it your own!
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 30 pieces
Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup 100% cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 tablespoons sprouted or pre-washed quinoa, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon stevia
  • Toppings of your choice (sliced almonds, coconut flakes, dried fruit, seeds, etc. See ideas above for more inspiration!)

Instructions
 

  • Toast raw quinoa over medium-high heat until slightly browned and nutty aroma.
  • Meanwhile, mix together cocoa powder and melted coconut oil. Stir in toasted quinoa, maple syrup, and stevia.
  • Pour mixture onto a plate or sheet pan lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Sprinkle desired toppings over.
  • Freeze for 1 hour. Break into pieces and enjoy! Store leftovers in freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 5piecesCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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2 Comments

  1. Natalie

    Oh my, this looks so delicious and addictive!

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