Salted caramel apple date bark - the best healthy and easy dessert for fall. This recipe is high in antioxidants and fiber while still being absolutely delicious. For all my fellow lazy bakers out there - this recipe is no bake and ready in about 20 minutes.
I love a no bake dessert. For more yummy no bake desserts try my tahini date oat bars or my silken tofu chocolate mousse.
Why you'll love this recipe
- It is vegan, gluten free and dairy free.
- No laundry list of ingredients here, it is made with only 4 ingredients.
- It is insanely easy to make and no bake.
- Thanks to the dates and applesthis recipe is healthy for you and high in fiber.
Ingredients
- dates
- coconut oil
- apples
- salt
Substitutions for no bake date bark
- dark chocolate - any chocolate works for this recipe, although keep in mind white chocolate is harder to melt.
- coconut oil - you can leave this out if you have a allergy. Coconut oil serves to make the chocolate melt easier.
- apples - pears would be a good substitute.
Equipment
You need a food processor or blender for this recipe. I love my Cuisinart food processor.
Instructions
Step 1
Flatten dates on a sheet pan.
Step 2
Top dates with apple slices.
Step 3
Top with chocolate and refrigerate until set.
Step 4
Slice and serve.
Storage instructions
These can be stored in a sealed container or bag in your freezer for months, or your refrigerator for about 3 days.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Make sure your dates are nice and soft before you blend them. You can either soak them in water for 10 minutes or microwave them for 30 seconds to soften.
A good quality dark chocolate will make this recipe, I love Hu gems.
Not all dates are created equal, I love Joolie's dates.
Recipe FAQ
Dates are full of fiber and antioxidants. They are also naturally sweet.
Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants and lower in sugar and fat making it a healthy treat.
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Salted Caramel Apple Date Bark
Ingredients
- 15 large dates - seeds removed
- ~½ apple - finely sliced
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil*
- pinch flaky sea salt Optional but recommended
Instructions
- Add dates to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or silicone. I did 5 rows of 3 dates. Add another piece of parchment paper to the sheet pan and flatten the dates.
- Top dates with apple slices. I did about 5 slices of apples per row of dates.
- Melt together chocolate and coconut oil. I melted mine at 3 30 seconds intervals in the microwave, stirring after each microwave session.
- Pour chocolate over dates and apples. Make sure chocolate goes in between all the grooves of the apples and dates so everything sticks together.
- Refrigerate date bark for 15 minutes, until set. Slice and enjoy.
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