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5 from 2 votes

Easy Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark with Dates

This vegan chocolate peanut butter bark is an easy, no-bake dessert guaranteed to cure any sweet tooth! Swirls of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate are topped with chopped peanuts, sweet dates, and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert

Equipment

  • unbleached parchment paper & a baking sheet (10x15)
  • 2 cup pyrex glass measuring cup (or a microwave safe glass/dish)
  • spatula (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips*
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup chopped medjool dates (pitted)
  • ½ cup crushed/chopped peanuts (I used unsalted, if using salted omit additional sea salt)
  • large pinch sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Prep: Clear space in your freezer big enough to fit a baking sheet, then line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Chop dates and crush peanuts (leaving some peanuts whole or just slightly chopped).
  • Melt chocolate: Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe glass or bowl (I used a 2 cup pyrex measuring glass). Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds, checking and stirring the chocolate every 30 seconds to prevent it from burning. Stir vigorously when done to achieve a smooth chocolate.
  • Pour and swirl: Pour melted chocolate onto parchment paper, leaving about a teaspoon of melted chocolate in the glass.
    Use a spatula or the backside of a spoon to spread the chocolate evenly.
    Gently shake the tray horizontally and vertically to ensure the chocolate is even. Drizzle peanut butter over the melted chocolate and immediately swirl with a chopstick or knife.
    Swirl tip: run the chopstick or knife horizontally, then vertically and adjust as needed until a design you like is formed (it's going to be mostly covered with toppings, so don't stress if it's not perfect!).
  • Add toppings & freeze: Generously sprinkle the chopped dates and crushed peanuts over the bark, then sprinkle with sea salt (if using). Use the leftover teaspoon of chocolate and drizzle it over the bark. Place in the freezer and let chill for 30 minutes.
    *I like to add a teaspoon of peanut butter and mix it with the leftover chocolate, then drizzle it over the bark. Feel free to do it either way!
  • Cut and enjoy: Once the bark has completely hardened, remove from freezer and slice with a large knife or break into pieces by hand.

Notes

*Vegan chocolate chip brands: