This quick and easy dark chocolate bark with toasted quinoa, oats, and seeds recipe is full of healthy, all-natural ingredients and is the perfect healthy treat!
It’s full of healthy, real food ingredients like… toasted oats, seeds, quinoa, and super dark chocolate. And, it’s SO incredibly simple to make and ready in just minutes.
INGREDIENTS
Dark Chocolate 80% or greater.
Rolled Oats - Use Gluten-Free for a gluten-free treat
Pepitas -pumpkin seeds
Sunflower Seeds
Coconut oil
How To Make Dark Chocolate Bark
Toast the oats and seeds for a few minutes on low heat and set aside.
Melt the dark chocolate with a small amount of coconut oil in the microwave for a few 30-second sessions. Stir to make sure it's all melted, then spread out the dark chocolate onto a lined baking sheet
Top with toasted oats and seeds. Sprinkle with a bit of flakey sea salt then chill to allow the chocolate bark to set.
Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Break bark into pieces.
OPTIONAL CHOCOLATE BARK ADD-INS
This chocolate bark can easily be fancied up with some cacao nibs and pistachios to top off the chocolate, or you could add another drizzle of chocolate or whatever sounds good to you.
Simple. Quick. Delicious.
IS DARK CHOCOLATE BARK VEGAN?
Most dark chocolates are vegan, but not always. Dark chocolate typically contains cocoa mass , cocoa butter, some amount of sugar (as a general rule, darker chocolates contain less sugar), and soy lecithin (an emulsifier)All of these ingredients are Vegan Dark chocolate becomes un-vegan when any type of milk is introduced. Common types of milk included in dark chocolate bars are from milk fat, skimmed milk powder, or just plain milk itself.
So, when it comes to dark chocolate, read your labels if you live a dairy-free or plant-based lifestyle.
HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE DARK CHOCOLATES
Store dark chocolate bark in an air-tight container in a cool dry place for up to 2 weeks.
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📖 Recipe
DARK CHOCOLATE BARK WITH TOASTED OATS AND SEEDS
Ingredients
- 2 3.5 oz dark chocolate bars
- 2 tablespoon rolled oats gluten-free, if needed
- 2 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 2 tbsp pepitas
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds
- 1 tbsp quinoa
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon flakey sea salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly toast seeds and oats over medium low heat until slightly toasted and aromatic. Set aside.
- Add dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave proof bowl. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave safe bowl for thirty seconds, stir and heat for another 30 seconds. Stir until all the chocolate is completely melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate out onto the prepared baking sheet and spread chocolate down the center of the parchment paper in an even layer.
- Sprinkle with flakey sea salt.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Peel off parchment, and break bark into pieces.
Notes
Nutrition
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DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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Syedah Shifa says
Yum! Yum! Yum! What a fantastic idea! I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you very much for sharing this. Love!
Jessica says
Thanks so much!
Suzzi says
This looks yummy! As someone who is dairy free I am always looking for new recipes to help fill my sweet tooth haha
Jessica says
No matter how healthy my diet gets, I still need a little chocolate. I'm so happy this recipe works with your dairy-free diet!!
Laurie Hudgins says
Amazing!
Jessica says
So happy you liked the recipe!!
Terrance says
Looks good!!! I’m going to make this and hopefully mine looks as good.
Jessica says
I'm sure they will! This recipe is as easy as it is yummy!
Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says
I just love all the seeds on these bars. And they're so easy to make!
Jessica says
So Easy! So Good!! Glad you liked the recipe!!
Brianna says
This is like my favorite chocolate crisp bar but so much better
Jessica says
So Good!!
Soheila Hakimi says
This looks like an amazing healthy treat! I may actually make this and add it to some gift baskets I am dropping off to friends and family I know I won't get to see this year during the holiday season! I am sure they will enjoy it so much along with all the other goodies I got in there! Thanks for the inspo!
Jessica says
That's so thoughtful! Happy Holidays!
Jessie says
Dark chocolate is so darn delicious, but the addition of all of these crunchy bits into this candy bark, takes it over the top!
Jessica says
Thank you!!
Gourmet Vegetarians says
This looks so delicious! love making chocolate bark as a gift for people so will have to try out your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Jessica says
So happy you liked the recipe!
Lindsay Fuce says
This looks incredible! Need to try.
Jessica says
Thanks, Lindsay!
Annie says
This sounds delicious! I love all the fiber and protein that you added to it with the seeds. Can't wait to try it!
Jessica says
Thanks, Annie!
Tiffany Smith says
This sounds amazing! I am getting a head start New Years Resolutions so this is perfect 🙂
Jessica says
I'm so happy you liked this recipe!! Happy Early New Year!
Ally says
Yum! These look amazing!!!
Jessica says
Thank you!
Cassie Webber says
This looks so good! I love any type of dark chocolate bark, and this is the perfect after dinner treat or to share with the family. Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to make it!
Jessica says
I always crave chocolate after dinner too! So happy you liked the recipe!
Arica says
So tasty!
Jessica says
Yay! SO happy you like the recipe!
Carrie Pankratz says
This looks amazing! What a great healthier option for the holiday season.
Jessica says
Thank you!
Tina Gleisner says
Love dark chocolate & this looks like a good recipe to make with my granddaughters ...
Jessica says
So happy you liked the recipe!
Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysicalmama says
Wow! This looks so good! I definitely want to try it.
Jessica says
Thanks, Tiffany!
Dominique Parrish says
Anything with chocolate - YES PLEASE!
Jessica says
We agree! Thanks so much!
Dasha says
Ohhhhh this is all that I was craving. Perfect proportion of texture from the oats and seeds with the dark chocolate. Yum!!
Jessica says
Thanks, Dasha!
Lottie M Hancock says
I am always looking for a healthy snack for my family here. Thanks for this one. It has a lot of my favorites!
Jessica says
Hey, Lottie! Glad you like the recipe!
Emily Eden says
Totally trying this! Thanks for sharing! xxxx
Jessica says
Thanks, Emily! I hope you love it!
Kristen M Markel says
These look great! What's the best way to store them?
Jessica says
Hi, Kristen. Great question! you can keep them in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Thanks!
Lisa says
All I needed to see was the picture and I knew this is something I’d want to make and devour! This will be consumed over Thanksgiving!!! 🙂
Jessica says
Awesome! Thanks, Lisa!
Fabiana says
Dark chocolate and oats sounds like a perfect and healthy combination to me.
I will try them during the next holidays! thanks for sharing this
Jessica says
Yay! I hope you love them as much as we do!!
Lexi says
*immediately saves to Pinterest*
Can't wait to try this out ASAP! It looks so good!
Jessica says
Thanks, Lexi!!
Natasha says
Okay this looks AMAZING! Can't wait to try it!
Jessica says
Thanks, Natasha!
m et md says
Great recipe and is a healthy choice!! Can't wait to do it, it looks delicious.
Jessica says
Thanks so much!!
Jessica says
Yay! So happy you liked the recipe!
Melissa Sonnier says
This looks delish! I’ll have to try these out this holiday season!
Louise says
Never thought about oats in chocolate! but looks yum!
Jessica says
Thanks, Louise!
Amanda Bradley says
This looks fabulous!! I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for sharing this useful recipe!
Jessica says
Thanks, Amanda! I hope you love it as much as we do!
Zsa Zsa says
Big fan of chocolate barks here! I will definitely try this and share it with my friends.
Jessica says
Awesome!?
Lindsay says
SO fun! My family also loves making chocolate bars and bark together. Even my husband gets in on the fun!
Jessica says
That's so awesome! Thanks for sharing, Lindsay!
Jenny says
Wow. Delicious. And a healthy treat. AND looks really easy to make. This bark will be perfect on a thanksgiving charcuterie board.
Jessica says
I haven't even thought of using it on a charcuterie board. Great idea! Thanks, Jenny!!
Alyssa Hixenbaugh says
Dark chocolate is my favorite kind of chocolate! This bark looks so easy to make but very delicious. It’s perfect for a sweet treat that is on the healthier side! ?
Jessica says
Thanks, ALyssa! I hope you love it!
Naia says
Holy cow! This is a great recipe idea for the holidays! Thank you so much for the great ideas!
Jessica says
Thank you, Naia! So easy and much healthier than a lot of Christmas Candy!
Katie says
I love dark chocolate. This looks like a great recipe to use for the Holidays coming up.
Jessica says
Thanks, Katie! Yes! Christmas candy you don't have to feel guilty about!!
Eric says
This is insightful instruction toward toasted seeds. I think I am going to recreate this bark later this week!
Jessica says
Thanks so much, Eric!