I know you're here because you're a chocolate lover like me. Take your love affair with chocolate to a whole new level and make a bark that is packed with superfoods like pumpkin seeds, hemp hearts and goji berries (or cranberries).
This bark is energizing, super rich in nutrients due to the superfoods in it and darn tasty and maybe even a little addictive, so be forewarned!
Desserts
Superfood Chocolate Bark
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (measured when solid but soft)
- 3/4 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup hemp hearts
- 3 tbsp goji berries
- 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- Optional: 2 tbsp Bee pollen
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt coconut oil. Slowly stir in cacao powder and maple syrup. When fully combined, remove from heat.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour chocolate bark mixture on to parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with hemp hearts, goji berries and pumpkin seeds. Freeze for a few hours. Break into pieces and enjoy!
- Keep fresh in freezer. It will melt when left out of the freezer so it's best served fresh from the freezer.
This Superfood Chocolate Bark has no refined sugar, chemical stabilizers or emulsifiers which are very common in processed chocolate.
It is made with 100% wholesome superfood ingredients, including:
Hemp Hearts: A fantastic source of complete plant-based protein and healthy anti-inflammatory fatty acids. In fact, they have a good balance of omega 3s and omega 6s. The omega-6s in hemp are in the form of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which is excellent for skin health. They are a source of magnesium, phosphorus, iron and zinc. Hemp is a total kitchen staple.
Pumpkin Seeds: Great source of protein, vitamin E and minerals such as zinc and iron in addition to healthy anti-inflammatory fats. They add a nice crunch to this bark. You could use sunflower seeds if you don't have pumpkin seeds.
Goji Berries: Rich in fibre, iron and vitamins A and C. Vitamins A and C act as antioxidants in the body and support the immune system. Goji berries have a unique sweet and sour flavour that makes this bark more enticing! They are not inexpensive so you could swap in cranberries or raisins if you prefer.
Caution: This bark can be a lot for some people due to the raw cacao powder that is rich in brain stimulating compounds like theobromine. I recommend against eating this in the evening, it might actually keep you awake at night. Think of it like coffee. If you're sensitive to caffiene, than treat this chocolate bark the same way.
I hope you love this recipe as much as I love it.
Have a joyous weekend!
Looks amazing!
ReplyThanks, Louise! I hope you enjoy it :) Heather- Joyous Health team
Very timely. Leaving today on a jet plane (sounds so good) for Spain to visit dtr. new grandson & family. I might just make some of this up to have on the plane for a morning snack. Wasn't sure what they would serve & really didn't want to ask for a special diet, so taking a few of my own snacks to count on.
ReplyHey Deb! Packing snacks for the plane is always a good idea. There is nothing worse than having to starve on a flight because you don't want to eat the funky food they offer! Have a great trip and enjoy the bark :) Heather- Joyous Health Team
I think I need to make these....now! Tonight instead ;)
ReplyEnjoy, Reeshma! Heather- Joyous Health Team
These look amazing! Can't wait to try. Question: What if my coconut oil is no longer solid?
ReplyWhy isn't this considered detox friendly?
ReplyHey Emily! It could be considered detox friendly, but would depend on the type of detox you're doing :) Heather- Joyous Health Team
Hi, I love this recipe and many in your book too! Do you have the nutritional info for the bark. TIA
ReplyHi Karolyn! So glad to hear you enjoy the recipes :) We don't have the nutritional info, but you can get them by entering the ingredients into a nutritional calculator like this one: https://www.caloriecount.com/cc/recipe_analysis.php :) Heather- Joyous Health Team
These are similar to your chocolate bark in your recipe book and I love it. Definitely want to try this version and thinking it would be a special treat on Christmas morning too. It even has red and green in it!
ReplyI made this late last night after returning home from the Theater. Thought it would be the perfect little treat for my Loves on Valentine's Day. Thank you :)
ReplyCan't wait to make this! Do you recommend soaking the goji berries first to rehydrate them?
ReplyHey Gillian, You're going to love this one! Nope, you don't need to rehydrate them first :) Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Question: I made this tonight with cocoa powder instead of cacao powder so we can have this as a dessert. It got all lumpy and I had to add more oil...any suggestions when making this substitution?
ReplyI haven't made it with cocoa powder so that could be why but usually lumpiness is due to the temperature being too high. When you added more coconut oil did it work? Also, using a wire whisk will help.
Absolutely delicious! I made this last night and had some with a cup of joe at the office this morning. Thank you so much for sharing! I plan to make the Chocolate Beet Smoothie Bowl this weekend!
ReplyYay! So happy to hear you enjoyed it. If you liked this, you will love the Chocolate Beet Smoothie Bowl :) Let us know how it goes Melissa! Rachel - Joyous Health Team
Looks delicious- do you keep it frozen after it’s set or can you refrigerate it?
ReplyIt should be fine in the fridge but it will definitely be a little softer texture than if you keep it in the freezer.
Do you use refined or unrefined coconut oil? I’m wondering how it will taste and that depends on the type of coconut oil used. Thank you.
ReplyI always use unrefined coconut oil so it has a lovely flavour. It's not going to drastically change the recipe if you use refined though.
Thank you :) I’m excited to try this recipe.
ReplyCan't wait to try this recipe! Questions about cacao powder versus cocoa - is there a difference and if so, what? Also, my family is from Greece and there, cacao is a common beverage served warm, often in the morning as part of breakfast. Is this a better/healthier choice rather than using cocoa powder?
ReplyRaw cacao is just less processed than cocoa powder. I have a post about it: https://www.joyoushealth.com/16583-blog-health-benefits-of-raw-cacao-vs-cocoa-powder
And that drink sounds delicious! Try my hot spicy chocolate: https://www.joyoushealth.com/22861-blog-spicy-hot-chocolate-with-creamy-hemp-milk
I need to prepare breakfast chocolate with cocoa powder. Does anyone know it
ReplyCocoa powder will also work. Enjoy!
I’m not a fan of coconut oil-what’s a good substitute?
ReplyIs it the flavour you don't like? You could buy deodorized coconut oil.
Thanks for the tip - never heard of deodorized coconut oil - will definitely try that.
ReplyNo problem! You'll be able to find it at your local health food store.