Imagine sinking your teeth into a decadent chocolate treat that's not just delicious, but actually packed with nutritional superpowers! This Three Ingredient Superfood Dark Chocolate Bark is about to revolutionize your snacking game, offering a perfect blend of rich, velvety chocolate, crunchy toasted quinoa, and buttery cashews. It's the ultimate guilt-free indulgence that proves healthy eating can be absolutely irresistible – and incredibly simple to make!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Healthy
Serves: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup toasted quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, ensuring complete coverage and smooth surface.
- In a medium saucepan, create a double boiler by filling bottom with 1-2 inches of water. Place a heat-safe glass bowl on top, ensuring water doesn't touch bottom of bowl.
- Add dark chocolate chips to the glass bowl and melt slowly over low-medium heat, stirring continuously with a spatula until completely smooth and glossy.
- Remove melted chocolate from heat and let cool for 1-2 minutes to prevent burning or seizing.
- Pour melted chocolate onto prepared baking sheet, using an offset spatula to spread evenly into a thin, rectangular shape approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Immediately sprinkle toasted quinoa and chopped cashews across the melted chocolate surface, distributing evenly and gently pressing ingredients to ensure they adhere.
- Transfer baking sheet to refrigerator and allow chocolate to set completely, approximately 10-12 minutes.
- Once hardened, break or cut bark into approximately 12 irregular pieces using a sharp knife.
- Store in an airtight container between parchment layers in refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Tips
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content for maximum antioxidant benefits and rich flavor.
- Toast quinoa carefully to enhance its nutty flavor – watch closely to prevent burning.
- Ensure your chocolate melts slowly and smoothly by using low, consistent heat.
- For a perfectly smooth bark, use an offset spatula to spread chocolate evenly.
- Allow the bark to set completely in the refrigerator before breaking into pieces.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain crispness and prevent moisture absorption.
- For variations, experiment with different nuts or add a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor complexity.
- Make sure all utensils and bowls are completely dry to prevent chocolate from seizing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 145kcal
Carbohydrates: 12g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
