Servings: ~16 squares
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 45–60 minutes
Ingredients
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20 large Medjool dates, pitted
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½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth, unsweetened)
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1-2 tsp Bloomable Tonic Blend (Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Chaga, Turkey Tail, Cordyceps)
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½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
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1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
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1 tsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
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Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Flatten the Dates
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Line a small baking tray (about 8×8 inches) with parchment paper.
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Arrange the dates tightly together in a single layer.
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Use the bottom of a glass or your fingers to gently press and flatten them into a cohesive “base.”
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Mix the Peanut Butter Layer
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In a small bowl, stir the peanut butter with Bloomable's Tonic Blend until fully combined.
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Spread evenly over the flattened date layer.
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Add the Walnuts (optional)
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Sprinkle chopped walnuts over the peanut butter layer, pressing them in slightly so they stick.
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Melt the Chocolate
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Melt the chocolate chips (and coconut oil, if using) in 20–30 second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
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Pour evenly over the walnut-peanut butter layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
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Chill
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Place in the fridge for 45–60 minutes (or freezer for 20–30 minutes) until the chocolate has fully set.
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Cut & Serve
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Lift the bark out of the tray using the parchment.
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Cut into squares or break into rustic chunks.
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Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
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Pro Tip: This stores best in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. For a firmer bite, eat straight from the fridge; for a softer, more caramel-like texture, let it sit at room temp for 5 minutes before enjoying.