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Carob bark

Carob Bark Recipe: Healthy Dessert Suitable for Many Eating Styles


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  • Author: Ayla Sadler
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This carob bark recipe is a delicious, healthy dessert. It’s high in zinc and potassium and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, it’s simple to make!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • ¾ cup carob powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins, raw nuts and/or coconut flakes (alternatively, 1/3 cup raisins, 1/3 cup raw nuts, 1/3 cup coconut flakes)

Instructions

  1. Melt coconut oil in a bowl.
  2. Stir in carob powder, vanilla, raisins, coconut and nuts.
  3. Pour onto a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.
  4. Place in freezer or fridge until hardened (usually 15 mins).
  5. Break into pieces and serve.

Notes

  • For thicker bark, spread into a smaller area, or use a slightly larger amount of the mixture.
  • Feel free to add a sprinkle of sea salt, seeds (pumpkin, chia, flax, etc.) or even a dash of cinnamon for extra flavor.
  • Try whichever nuts you’d like, experiment with different dried fruits, make some with and without coconut flakes.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece (123g)
  • Calories: 612
  • Sugar: 5.8g
  • Sodium: 42mg
  • Fat: 63.9g
  • Saturated Fat: 50.3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1g
  • Carbohydrates: 10.7g
  • Fiber: 2.4g
  • Protein: 4.2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg