Easy Vegan Peppermint Bark
Equipment
- microwave safe glass or bowl
- spatula
- baking sheet (10x15) + parchment paper
Ingredients
Chocolate
- 1¼ cup vegan semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil*
Toppings
- 2 candy canes, crushed
- ¼ cup Dandies mini vegan marshmallows
- ¼ cup coconut shreds
- ¼ cup vegan mini white chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life, see blog post for other recommendations)
Instructions
- Crush candy canes: unwrap and place candy canes in a reusable silicone bag or something similar. Use a mason jar and gently press to crush the candy canes, leaving some larger pieces. Prepare other toppings + baking sheet: grab marshmallows, coconut shreds, and vegan white chocolate chips so they are easily accessible and can quickly be added to the melted chocolate. Additionally, line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper.
- Melt chocolate: melt the vegan chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave safe glass or bowl (for about 1 min 30 seconds), checking in on it and stirring occasionally to ensure it evenly melts and to prevent the chocolate from burning.
- Pour & top: pour melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread with a spatula. I also like to shake the baking tray back and forth to ensure the chocolate lays flat. Top with coconut, vegan white chocolate chips, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes.Note on topping: it's a form of art . Do whatever feels and looks right to you, the measurements provided are just to use as a guide. Grab a handful and start sprinkling.
- Freeze: place bark in the freezer for 30 minutes or until hard. Cut or break apart as desired and enjoy!
Notes
*Both refined & unrefined work due to such a small amount being used. Use refined if you want to ensure a very mild coconut flavor.
Looking for dye-free candy canes? Be sure to check out Yum Earth and Thrive Market.
1/16 - ⅛ of a teaspoon can be added to the chocolate after melting if a stronger peppermint flavor is desired. Alternatively, use additional crushed candy canes.
Every brand of peppermint extract has different strengths so be very cautious with how much you add, too much will ruin the bark. Start with 1/16 of a teaspoon and taste before adding any more. Do not substitute with peppermint essential oil.
Store bark in the freezer for 2-3 months.