Superfood chocolate bark – a healthy sweet treat- dark chocolate with almonds, goji berries, seeds, bee pollen & matcha & blueberry flavored white chocolate.
Apart from my mincemeat bundt cake and a few biscuits and things left over from Christmas I have been doing fairly well so far this year at eating healthily (and yes I know it hasn’t been very long yet, shush you!); I’ve been making lots of soups and stews, stocked up on veg and have put all the packets of lentils at the back of the cupboard to good use.
There is no denying that I have a sweet tooth though and I crave a little something sweet after most meals; usually a couple of squares of dark chocolate is enough to satisfy the craving however and has the bonus of actually being good for me.
I made this superfood chocolate bark just to make my chocolate nibble a bit more interesting and add in some extra healthy ingredients.
I like the contrast in textures between the chocolate and the crunchy and chewy toppings and it is beautifully colourful!
I used 70% dark chocolate for the base and topped it with whole raw almonds, goji berries, pumpkin and chia seeds, bee pollen and white chocolate mixed with matcha powder and freeze dried blueberry powder.
I haven’t given exact amounts for all of the toppings because it really is just a case of scattering them over the melted chocolate so you can use as much or as little as you like.
You can also vary the toppings depending on what you have – different nuts and seeds, dried cranberries or cherries, freeze dried fruit pieces and cacao nibs would all work well.
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- Almond butter (not pictured as I was accidentally sent extra manuka honey instead)
I picked out products that could be used for doing some healthier baking, but they all have multiple uses.
My particular favourites are the freeze dried fruit powders which are very versatile; they can be used to flavour chocolate as above, sprinkled over porridge for a burst of fruity flavour or added to buttercream or macarons to add flavour without ruining the consistency by adding extra liquid.
Superfood Chocolate Bark Recipe:
Superfood Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 200 g (7oz) dark chocolate chopped
- 100 g (3.5oz) white chocolate chopped
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1 1/2 tsp freeze dried blueberry powder
- handful dried goji berries
- handful whole raw almonds
- handful pumpkin seeds
- 1 tsp bee pollen
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with baking parchment. Melt the dark chocolate, either in a bowl over a pan of gently simmering water, or in short bursts in the microwave; don't let the chocolate get too hot.
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Melt the white chocolate in the same way then pour half of it into a separate bowl. Stir the matcha powder into one half and the blueberry powder into the other. If the chocolate becomes too thick, give it a couple of seconds in the microwave to re-melt it.
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Pour the dark chocolate onto the prepared baking sheet and use the back of a spoon to spread it out into a rough rectangle. Drizzle both white chocolates over the top, reserving a little bit of each.
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Scatter over the goji berries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, bee pollen and chia seeds then drizzle over the remaining white chocolate. Set aside for a couple of hours at room temperature, or 20 minutes in the fridge until the chocolate has set then use a sharp knife to chop the slab into rough pieces. Store in an airtight container.
I was provided with some products but I was not paid to write this post and opinions are as always my own.
eating healthier and exercising more x
Ive joined a gym with my daughter
Now this is the sort of healthy snack I can get on board with! I haven’t really made any changes to be healthier in January! I try to eat a healthy lunch all year round and then that tends to go out the window in the evenings.
Swapped coffee for healthier green teas x
making my own snack bars. x
Shopping junk for fruit and fizzy pop for fizzy flavoured water
Eating more fruit for snacks instead of biscuits.
I have switched to skimmed milk.
I’ve cut down on sugar in my drinks, small adjustment but scary how much sugar I consume just in drinks alone x
Nothing really – We always eat a lot of fruit, veg and salad stuff, so a very healthy, tasty diet. We do have the occasional fish and chips though!
Oh wow, this is AMAZING!!! I have cut out sugar and actually started taking bee pollen xx
Leaving the car and trying to walk
Eat healthier and maintain fitness levels.
cut down on crisps
Drinking more green tea 🙂
I have cut my intake of food down and have started to exercise, power walking is what i have started
ive cut out the crisps x
Still trying to get a grip after Christmas! BUT have been able to go back to eating my vegetarian foods again, after I slipped up in December.
I have upped my daily home yoga practice from twenty minutes to thirty, walking even more and incorporating more grains and nuts into my diet.
20 minutes of exercise on weekdays and cutting out all the snacks!
No more microwave curries, just real ones!
iv started eating more fruit
cutting down on alcohol
That looks so good! I’ve actually made little snack bags up with different nuts, dried fruits and a few dark chocolate chips in to help me avoid buying cakes at work because it’s my biggest weakness.
cutting out snacking on biscuits late at night and replacing fizzy drinks with more smoothies
To not just eat the chocolate, because it’s there, left over from Christmas.
Not using the car as much and walking at least 2 miles a day
I’ve swapped fizzy colas for water and fruit juice
Eat more fruits and veg 🙂
I’m attempting to stop smoking.
I’ve started juicing again – love the juice, hate washing the juicer!
mines healthier eating ie soups instead of meats
Fresh foods only
I’m actually being more creative and going to start making my own candles Creative mind makes a happier ME!!!
Drinking more water
Walking a bus stop from where I am going i.e. getting off the bus early
I bought a juicer
I’ve started walking more x
eating more fruit less bread
i snack on fruits and cook from scratch daily
I have got myself a trampoline. Re your chocolate homemade creation. Seriously I think you should approach someone to put it on the market. I’d buy it. I always think eating really dark chocolate has a health kick anyway, but I am sure those bits and pieces make it more filling, but extra good for you
No Alcohol so a massive change
over Christmas i stopped drinking as much water, and noticed such a difference so i’ve started to drink plenty of water again and i am seeing results already
Looks good and healthy start to the new year must be good
More exercise & eating more healthily
eating less sugar
eating healthier, following slimming world plan and exercising
To play badminton more often, then go for 1 pint of beer instead of 2
I’ve started taking my brothers dogs for a walk more often. So far so good.
I have swapped full sugar pop for low sugar or flavoured water/water with lemon, I have lost a little already! And feel better xx
ive started to cut out sugar x
Walking more
I’ve cut down my sugar intake! I’ve switched doughnuts for different fruit everyday!
Dry January – although in severe danger of breaking it tonight :0
I have already dug over the vegetable patch in order to plant more vegetable seeds this spring!
I’ve cut out meat and am now using tofu and quorn. I am also eating more fruit, veg and nuts. I’ve gone to brown rice instead of white, and use wholemeal bread and flour.
I am trying to eat better and go on lots of walks to get a bit fitter
im trying to sawp junk snacks for fruit x
More exercise
Cut out sugar loaded drinks and am on a diet anyway!!
I’m drinking more water – as much as possible to get that healthy glow!
I’m staying hydrated & concentrating on my breathing
I got myself a fitbit watch and it is helping me to get fitter and slimmer
Exercise a bit more 🙂
I have tried to cut out sugar when I can
No more chocolate or sweets. If I’m actually hungry I can have more Weetabix, or just wait. If they are there I want to eat them, but if not, then I’ll survive.
Good luck all.
I’m adding more pumpkin seeds to my diet
I am pretty healthy being a vegetarian but i do need to make sure that i drink more during the day so i have been making a big bottle of healthy juice in the fridge to tuck into and drinking herbal tea aswell.
I’m taking more exercise and reducing caffeine which is my main vice these days!
count calories carefully
I am making smoothies to increase my fruit and vegetable intake.
I am making my own salads for lunch at work instead of buying meal deals and cutting back on sweet treats
I have reduced my sugar intake
I have incorporated more vegetables in my diet whilst slightly reducing potion sizes
I have cut out processed food and feel a lot better for it.
I’m doing veganuary and I feel pretty great.
we have been trying to only eat fresh vegetables, fruits and meat. so far we are doing well and my 6 month old is loving everything. that makes it easier and fun!
Trying to have a vegetable juice everyday x
I am eating more fish than meat and also eating lots more fruit and veg.
using pepper instead of salt
I have started my exercise regime again and not been eating so much chocolate
cut down on biscuits
I’m making an effort to drink more water
I’ve swapped a biscuit snack for nuts 🙂
I am completely lost for words by your superfood chocolate bark, it just looks *absolutely incredible*. I wish I could reach out and grab it! Serious cravings now 🙂
I’m trying to eat more vegetables by cooking more meals that have them as their centre.
I’ve had less chocolate BOOO! Time for a change
I try to ensure that I get sufficient rest. Have tried to become more aware of my needs etc. As if get sufficient rest and not overburdened then likely to be more effective in tasks which I pursue.
Have tried, and continue to try to make fiancé aware also. He sometimes talks when I am in the midst of tasks etc. I have explained that it is best that he try to be patient and wait till I am free from tasks to make his request. He now himself will go for an afternoon nap if he has had a busy day. So means both of us get to have a peaceful, quiet restful time, and get to benefit from that. Thus increasing quality of life, and completed tasks etc. As not pushing ourselves to point of exhaustion etc.
im trying to drink more water and eat more fruit
I have reduced my caffeine intake to just one cup of tea a day and no more sugar in my tea. It’s a small start but so far I have stuck to it!
Swapping bread for other carbs.
I’m eating more fruit and veg and cut down on chocolate.
WALK MORE
Have tried to exercise more.
Dedicated more time to my daughter
I’ve stopped smoking woo hoo!!!
to try and add more vegetables to my meals.
Reduced my carbs
i take one less sugar in my tea
Replace unhealthy treats with healthier ones
No sugar in tea and coffee
swapped to decaf tea and trying to walk for at least 20 mins every day
cut out a bottle of red wine a month
Reduced the size of my dinner plate 🙂
I’ve joined a gym!
stopped buying – and then eating, crisps
gone back to juicing and home made soups
Drink more water! I love fruit infused waters!
Stopped drinking coffee as caffeine was making me feel so ill. As i took sugar in coffee this has also decreased my sugar intake
I’ve given up coffee and am walking 20 minutes every day.
Reduce sugar in my diet!
Mindfullness.