Description
This Healthy Cookie Dough Bark is a delicious, guilt-free treat made with almond flour, cashew butter, and natural sweeteners. It features a rich cookie dough base studded with chocolate chips, topped with a smooth chocolate layer and optional flaky sea salt for the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-bake dessert is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping it wholesome.
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
- Make the Cookie Dough: In a bowl, combine almond flour, cashew butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips gently to distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Place a sheet of parchment paper on a cutting board or a large plate. Transfer the cookie dough onto the parchment paper. Using a silicone spatula or your clean hands, press the dough firmly and evenly to flatten it to approximately 1/2-inch thickness. Set aside to prepare the chocolate topping.
- Melt the Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, combine the chocolate chips with coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Bark: Pour the melted chocolate over the flattened cookie dough and spread it evenly using a spatula. If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a touch of extra flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Place the assembled bark in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow it to set firmly. Once set, chop into large chunks and enjoy your healthy cookie dough bark!
Notes
- Storage: Store the bark in a sealed container in the refrigerator to enjoy within 5-7 days.
- Longterm Storage: For longer storage, keep the bark in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it to thaw before serving.
- Substitutions: You can substitute almond flour for other nut flours, cashew butter for peanut butter or any other nut butter, and maple syrup for honey or agave syrup as needed.
- Variations: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or dried fruit into the cookie dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 1/12th of the bark)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
