Chocolate Trail Mix Bark

My daughter had a day off from school due to it being a teacher's work day. Each student had to do an enriching activity and report on it when school returned. Making a new recipe was on the list of ideas, so of course we jumped on it.

​This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe, and it is super easy to make. It started with my trail mix recipe and evolved into chocolate trail mix bark!

I have had several people ask me, "How do I get my kids interested in vegan food?" I hear frustration about kids not liking the food or not wanting to try certain foods. My answer is, allow your kids to take part in the preparation. Let them help create the recipes. They may even come up with their own recipes. When they are invested in the process, there is usually a better outcome. Plus, it is so much fun!

Something amazing happens when you combine dark chocolate and trail mix. You get a nutritious snack that is packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and it tastes great, too!

​Kid-friendly, fun, sweet, chocolatey, and only ten ingredients to make!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Snack
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 15

Ingredients

• 1 package of non-dairy semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of raisins
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup of dry roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup of raw almonds
• 1/2 cup of dried apples
• 1/2 cup of chopped dates
• 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup of walnuts​
• 1tbsp peanut butter

Instructions   

1. In a large bowl with a lid, combine all ingredients. 
2. Place lid atop bowl and shake until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
3. Melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl at 30 sec. intervals until melted. Stir in peanut butter.
4. Line baking dish or cookie sheet with parchment paper, and spread chocolate evenly atop paper.
5. Sprinkle ¾ cup trail mix evenly atop chocolate.
6. Freeze for 2 hours.
7. Break the bark into pieces, and enjoy!  Refrigerate remaining portions.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 piece Calories: 123  Fat: 7.2g  Saturated Fat: 3.3g 
Carbohydrates: 15.5g   Sugar: 11g   Sodium: 6mg  Fiber: 2g   Protein: 2.3 g