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This simple Date Bark is so easy to make and a fun twist on a classic recipe! The dates are packed with sweetness and make for such a delicious treat or snack!

hand holding up a piece of date bark so that you can see the layers inside this recipe

It’s no secret that I’m OBSESSED with dates! I have a ton of medjool date recipes on my blog and I’m always excited to find a new one. I even wrote a WHOLE blog post about dates.

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So, I was very excited to see a date recipe going viral on social media last month and of course I hopped on that band wagon pretty quick :)

Dates + peanut butter + chocolate is simple a trip made in HEAVEN!

sheet of date bark cut into rough triangular pieces

The idea for this bark is pretty simple. Lay about 12-15 dates flat on a piece of parchment paper and flatten them as best you can so that they create a sheet of dates. I did this by placing a second piece of parchment on top of the dates and then flattening them with a measuring cup (see video for reference).

Once it’s flatteneded, simple add whatever toppings you would like. I went for peanut butter, chopped peanuts, melted chocolate + a little sprinkle of sea salt.

date bark cut into rough pieces and 3 stacked side ways so you can see all of the layers

That’s it! It’s a super simple recipe but I really love how it turned out and it’s a viral recipe that’s definitely worth the hype!

ALRIGHT that’s it for today!  As always, if you end up making this apple butter, please snap a quick photo and tag me on Instagram @foodwithfeeling! I always LOVE to see what you’re making from the blog.

Date Bark

This simple Date Bark is so easy to make and a fun twist on a classic recipe! The dates are packed with sweetness and make for such a delicious treat or snack!
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories:
Author: Brita Britnell

Ingredients

  • 12-15 medjool dates pitted
  • 3 tablespoons of peanut butter
  • handful of chopped peanuts roasted as desired
  • ½ cup of chocolate chips/ chunks
  • 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
  • optional for sprinkling: sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl and melt in the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between.
  • Flatten the dates gently with your fingers and then place them on a piece of parchment paper so that they’re all lined up in a rough rectangle.
  • Place another piece of parchment paper on top and flatten the dates together so that you end up with a solid sheet of dates with very few gaps (some holes are totally fine).
  • Remove the top parchment paper and layer on the toppings. Spread the peanut butter out, followed by the peanuts. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top and use a spoon or spatula to cover the surface of the dates with the chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Place in the freezer for 20 minutes or until the chocolate is hardened. Cut into bite sized pieces and ENJOY!
  • Store leftovers in an air tight container in the freezer for up to 3 monhts.

Notes

Peanut butter- I like using drippy peanut butter for this because it spreads easier