This date bark is like a whole-foods based snickers bar! The sweet, caramel-like and chewy dates combined with the salty nut butter and silky chocolate produce a unique and truly satisfying treat. I love keeping a stash of these in my freezer at all times when the sweet tooth strikes.

Recipe

Ingredients

• 10-12 pitted medjool dates

• 1/3 cup drippy nut or seed butter of choice

• 2 tbsp chopped nuts of choice

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (I love Hu chocolate brand)

• 1 tsp coconut oil

• Flaky sea salt for topping

• Option: cinnamon, vanilla, or other spices to add to the nut butter filling for a flavor twist

How To

1. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Split dates open and press down each one onto the sheet, making sure they overlap a little so they stick together. You might have to put a top layer of parchment paper to help press the dates together with your hands.

2. Drizzle the nut or seed butter of choice on top of the dates, then use a spoon to spread evenly across the dates. Sprinkle on the chopped nuts.

3. Melt chocolate with the coconut oil and drizzle it on top. Use a spoon to spread it around so it coats everything.

4. Sprinkle on flaky sea salt and pop the baking sheet into the freezer for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate has set.

5. Remove from the freezer, chop the bark into about 10 pieces (or smaller for bite size treat) and enjoy.

6. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer.