Dark Chocolate Bark

Prep Time
10 mins

Cook Time
3 mins

Serves
12

INGREDIENTS

10 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (see Ingredient Insider)

Zest of 1/2 orange

1/2 ounce freeze-dried fruit

3 tablespoons pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)

3 tablespoons sliced almonds

DIRECTIONS

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted.

Pour the melted chocolate onto the parchment paper and spread until 1⁄4-inch thick.

Top the chocolate with the orange zest, freeze-dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, and almonds while still warm. For best results, use a clean spatula to lightly press the toppings down into the bark.

Let cool on counter at least 2 hours before breaking or cutting into 12 pieces to serve.

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Mona’s Tips: Freeze-dried fruit can usually be found in the produce section. Look for brands (such as Crunchies brand) that have no added sugar. I like to use mixed fruit, but they also sell strawberries on their own.

Ingredient Insider: Any dark chocolate can be used to make this, but I prefer dark chocolate chopped from bars (60-80% cacao) or Ghirardelli dark chocolate melting wafers.

Calories per serving: 150 ∙ Fat: 9.5g ∙ Net Carbs: 14g ∙ Fiber: 2g ∙ Sugars: 12g ∙ Protein: 2g