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Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Bark

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A head on image of pieces of peanut butter bark with various toppings

This peanut butter bark is a perfect pick-me-up that is not only clean but easy to make. Whether you make it plain or add toppings to it, you can’t go wrong. Let me show you how simple it is to make!

An overhead image of dishes of peanut butter, coconut oil, dark chocolate, almonds, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, pecans, and granola

To make your peanut butter and chocolate bark we’ll be using natural peanut butter and 85% dark chocolate along with coconut oil. My toppings are a combination of granola, nuts, unsweetened shredded organic coconut and unsweetened dried cranberries.

An overhead image of a tray of peanut butter with dishes of dark chocolate, almonds, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, pecans, and granola

After warming up our peanut butter to liquefy it a little (I zap mine for a few seconds in the microwave), we’re going to pour it into a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and spread it out into an even layer.

A head on image of a pastry bag in a glass being filled with melted dark chocolate

Our chocolate and coconut oil are going to be melted together (once again by warming it up in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time) and mixed until incorporated into a smooth mixture. Once it’s tempered, it will be the perfect consistency to drizzle over the peanut butter. To do this I find it’s easier to pour it into a plastic bag and then snip off the end. This allows you to drizzle it over the peanut butter for a move even distribution or you can opt to simply drizzle it over using a spoon!

A composite image of a tray of peanut butter with dark chocolate being drizzled over it, an image of a bamboo skewer being dragged through the chocolate in vertical stripes and a bamboo skewer being dragged through the chocolate on the peanut butter in horizontal stripes

Now comes the really fun part, drizzling the chocolate evenly but randomly, and then using a toothpick or skewer to swirl a marbled pattern into it (horizontal and vertical snaking movements work best).

A close up image of dark chocolate swirled into peanut butter

Just check out that “swirlage”~! 😍

An overhead image of a tray with peanut butter with dark chocolate swirled in with small dishes filled with various toppings including shredded coconut, almonds, granola, dried cranberries, and pecans

Now it’s time to add our toppings. I got a little crazy here but it’s fun to experiment!

An overhead image of a tray of peanut butter and chocolate bark topped with various toppings included pecans, granola, almonds, shredded coconut and dried cranberries, and shredded coconut and almonds

I made a tray with 6 different “flavors” including toasted half pecans, homemade granola, roasted almonds, shredded coconut and sugar-free dried cranberries, shredded coconut and almonds, and the last section I left plain with just the peanut butter and chocolate because it honestly can stand just as well on it’s own!
After we’re done we’ll pop the tray into the freezer and allow it to set (between 30-60 minutes or as long as needed).

A head on image of pieces of peanut butter bark

I live in a hot climate so in the time it took me to break these up and snap some picture the pieces began to melt a little so I recommend keeping these in the freezer until you’re ready to eat them if you live in a warmer climate ☀️

A head on image of pieces of peanut butter bark with various toppings
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bark

A simple peanut butter and chocolate bark that is clean and richly decadent. Topped with any of your favorite clean toppings, this one is hard to beat!
Prep Time10 mins
Chill time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 8 oz dark chocolate (70-85%)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Optional Toppings: nuts, shredded coconut, dried fruit, homemade granola, etc.

    Instructions

    • If the peanut butter isn't spreadable, or if it's too thick or clotted, heat it in the microwave in 10 second intervals and stir it well to make it smooth.
    • Pour the liquefied peanut butter onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper and allow the mixture to spread evenly.
    • Add the dark chocolate (broken into chunks) and coconut oil to a bowl and microwave in 15 second intervals, and mixing between each 15 seconds until the chocolate is melted and can be poured (ideal temp is 115°F degrees). Another option is to use a double boiler.
    • If piping, pour the melted chocolate into a bag and snip off the tip and pipe the chocolate over the peanut butter in loops. You can also pour the chocolate directly from the bowl you melted it in or drizzle it using a spoon if preferred.
    • Using a knife, toothpick, or skewer, trail through the peanut butter and chocolate to form swirls. (I've found that an S-like motion vertically and then horizontally works best.)
    • Leave plain or top with toppings of your choice and set to chill in the freezer for at least 30 minutes. Once set, remove and peel off the parchment and snap the bark into chunks. 
    • Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer for up to two weeks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 4mg

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