Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

One of my favorite holiday treats is chocolate peppermint bark. This year I decided to make my own. I wasn't sure if I would be able to find vegan candy canes, but Whole Foods came through. I found vegan, organic candy canes that worked perfectly in the recipe. This recipe is quick, simple, uses only four ingredients, and tastes divine. 

My four year old daughter and I had so much fun making this vegan peppermint bark together! She especially enjoyed crushing the candy canes and pretzels and sprinkling all of the toppings atop the chocolate. This vegan holiday treat is a great gift idea as well. Although it is very easy to make, once you put it in a decorative tin, it will look like you spent a lot of time on this fabulous creation!

Salty, sweet, decadent, minty, and only four ingredients!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 10 oz bag of semi-sweet chocolate. I used Enjoy Life Mega Chunks.
• 2 tbsps crushed candy cane
• 1 oz crushed pretzels
• 1/16 tsp coarse sea salt

Instructions

1. Heat chocolate at 30 second intervals in microwave until melted. You may also use a double broiler.
2. Pour chocolate atop cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Spread evenly.
3. Sprinkle crushed candy cane and crushed pretzels atop chocolate.
4. Lightly top with a pinch (1/16 tsp) of coarse sea salt.
5. Refrigerate for two hours to set.
6. Break bark into pieces and enjoy!
7. Refrigerate remaining bark.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 2 squares  Calories: 195   Fat:  11.9g
Sat Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 23g   Sugar: 16g    Sodium: 8mg
Fiber: 3g    Protein: 3g


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