Description
This Healthy Cookie Dough Bark is a delicious and nutritious treat combining rich almond flour-based cookie dough with a smooth chocolate topping. It’s naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. The bark is easy to prepare, requires no baking, and can be customized with your favorite nut butters or sweeteners for a tasty, wholesome snack.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 and 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup cashew butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- Flaky sea salt, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, combine almond flour, cashew butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the dough is uniform and smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
- Shape the Dough: Lay a piece of parchment paper on a cutting board or large plate. Transfer the cookie dough onto the parchment paper and use a silicone spatula or clean hands to press and flatten the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a small bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Top the Cookie Dough: Pour and evenly spread the melted chocolate over the flattened cookie dough. If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for added texture and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Place the cookie dough bark in the freezer for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set firmly. Once set, chop into large chunks and enjoy your healthy treat!
Notes
- How to store: Keep the bark in a sealed container in the refrigerator and consume within 5-7 days for best freshness.
- Long-term storage: Freeze the bark for up to 3 months. Thaw before enjoying.
- Recipe variations: Substitute almond flour with other nut or seed flours, cashew butter with other nut butters, and maple syrup with honey or another liquid sweetener according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large piece (approx. 1/12 of total bark)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
