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Easy to make with a few healthy and natural ingredients, this cranberry pistachio chocolate bark is the perfect sweet treat to make this Christmas. Full of flavor and texture and it’s great for gifting to friends and family!
This cranberry pistachio chocolate bark is my kind of dessert because it’s made with healthy ingredients and it’s easy to throw together.
You might even have those ingredients (or similar ones) in your pantry. If you don’t – feel free to add any nuts, dried fruits or even coconut flakes if that’s your thing.
For more healthy sweets, be sure to check out my No Bake Coconut Date Bites and Candied Pecans.
Why you will love this chocolate bark recipe!
This is also a sweet treat you can make in a flash, if you have any unexpected guests visiting, or if you are craving something sweet and don’t want to turn on the oven and bake.
You need about 5 minutes to mix the ingredients and top the bark with nuts & dried fruit. Then pop it in the freezer to set – break and eat!
Made with all natural ingredients, it’s a great healthy choice and you can customize the toppings to your liking.
Ingredients
- Cacao powder: For that rich chocolate taste. It is minimally processed and a much healthier option compared to buying a bar of chocolate from the store.
- Coconut oil: Coconut is the best oil to use for this bark. It doesn’t add much flavor at all and it helps the chocolate to set quickly.
- Honey: For naturally sweetening the bark. Use a raw natural honey if you can.
- Toppings: Pistachios, cranberries and a pinch of sea salt.
How To Make Chocolate Bark
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In a bowl combine together the melted coconut oil, cacao powder and honey (or maple syrup). Stir well until smooth.
With a spatula, spoon the chocolate mixture onto a prepared parchment-lined baking sheet and smooth out until it’s about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle pistachios and cranberries on top, and add a pinch of sea salt.
Place in the freezer on a flat surface for about 15-30 minutes, until frozen solid. Once frozen, break apart into a bark. Store in the freezer until ready to eat.
Is chocolate bark vegan?
This chocolate bark recipe is dairy-free, but because honey is used to sweeten it, it’s not vegan. To make this bark plant based, simply swap the honey for maple syrup.
How long does it keep?
Once your bark is fully set, break it into pieces and place it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks. It makes a great option for gifting, simply put a few pieces in a cellophane bag and secure with some festive ribbon.
Can you freeze it?
To prolong the life of the chocolate bark, you can freeze it for up to 6 months. You just need to wrap it securely to prevent freezer burn. Wrap the pieces of bark individually in parchment or plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag. Thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Line your baking sheet with parchment so that the bark is easy to remove once it is set.
- Mix together the ingredients for the bark until smooth. There shouldn’t be any lumps of cacao powder.
- Let the bark set completely before breaking it into pieces.
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Cranberry Pistachio Chocolate Bark
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Ingredients
- ½ cup cacao powder
- ½ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup honey, or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup pistachios
- ⅓ cup craisins
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl combine together the melted coconut oil, cacao powder and honey (or maple syrup). Stir well until smooth.
- With a spatula, spoon the chocolate mixture onto a prepared parchment-lined baking sheet and smooth out until it’s about 1/4-1/2 inch thick. Sprinkle pistachios and cranberries on top, and add a pinch of sea salt.
- Place in the freezer on a flat surface for about 15-30 minutes, until frozen solid. Once frozen, break apart into a bark. Store in the freezer until ready to eat.
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Notes
- Line your baking sheet with parchment so that the bark is easy to remove once it is set.
- Mix together the ingredients for the bark until smooth. There shouldn’t be any lumps of cacao powder.
- Let the bark set completely before breaking it into pieces.
Sounds delicious. I’m going to make it with some cherries and almonds I have available.
Should the coconut oil still be warm once you everything else to it?
No, the coconut oil doesn’t have to be warm when you mix it with the rest of the ingredients.
Chocolate bark is the beeeest! You’re so right…it’s super easy to throw together, and extremely versatile. Pistachios are a must for me, but I also love to add goji berries…yuuumy.
That bark looks awesome! So many yummy flavors going on!! 🙂
This looks so pretty and delicious! I love all the healthier ingredients and how quick it is to make! The cranberry and pistachio combo sound perfect!
Thanks for stopping by, Kelly!! 🙂 Very sweet of you!