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Healthy Cookie Dough Bark Recipe

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Healthy Cookie Dough Bark is a no-bake, deliciously rich treat combining a creamy almond flour and cashew butter cookie dough base with a smooth chocolate topping. This easy-to-make dessert is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, packed with wholesome ingredients, and finished with a touch of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough Base

  • 1.5 cups almond flour
  • 0.25 cups cashew butter (or peanut butter)
  • 0.25 cups maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cups chocolate chips

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients and Dish: Gather all ingredients and line a baking dish or tray with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cookie dough bark later.
  2. Make Cookie Dough Base: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, cashew butter (or peanut butter), maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir the mixture thoroughly until it forms a smooth and somewhat thick dough.
  3. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1/4 cup chocolate chips evenly into the dough, ensuring they are well distributed throughout the mixture.
  4. Spread Dough into Dish: Evenly spread the cookie dough mixture in the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly with a spatula to create a flat and compact base layer.
  5. Melt Chocolate for Topping: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil until smooth and glossy, stirring periodically to avoid burning.
  6. Apply Chocolate Topping: Drizzle or pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough layer, then gently spread it to cover the surface completely.
  7. Add Finishing Touch: If desired, sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the melted chocolate for an enhanced flavor contrast.
  8. Chill to Set: Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes, allowing the cookie dough bark to firm up completely.
  9. Serve and Store: Once set, remove the bark from the dish by peeling off the parchment paper and cut it into squares or bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

Notes

  • You can substitute cashew butter with peanut butter or any other nut butter of choice.
  • Use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet version or dairy-free chocolate to keep it vegan-friendly.
  • Adjust the maple syrup amount slightly to control sweetness.
  • Ensure the coconut oil is fully melted to achieve a smooth chocolate topping.
  • If you prefer a firmer bark, extend chilling time in the fridge.

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