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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- Manuka honey
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- Freeze dried blueberry powder
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- Poppy seeds
- Sorghum flour
- Blackstrap molasses
- 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.
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Superfood Chocolate Bark Recipe:
Superfood Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 200 g (7oz) dark chocolate chopped
- 100 g (3.5oz) white chocolate chopped
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon freeze dried blueberry powder
- handful dried goji berries
- handful whole raw almonds
- handful pumpkin seeds
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
judy kennedy
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
Sheena Batey
No Alcohol so a massive change
charlotte
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
Joseph Dawson
Looks good and healthy start to the new year must be good
MANDY DOHERTY
More exercise & eating more healthily
sandra
eating less sugar
cheryl hadfield
eating healthier, following slimming world plan and exercising
Julie Ward
To play badminton more often, then go for 1 pint of beer instead of 2
Stevie
I've started taking my brothers dogs for a walk more often. So far so good.
Lorna Ledger
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
maria blythin
ive started to cut out sugar x
Amy
Walking more
Jade Pawley
I've cut down my sugar intake! I've switched doughnuts for different fruit everyday!
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Dry January - although in severe danger of breaking it tonight :0
Anthea Holloway
I have already dug over the vegetable patch in order to plant more vegetable seeds this spring!
Gwyn Sharps
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.
Andrea Upton
I am trying to eat better and go on lots of walks to get a bit fitter
michelle o'neill
im trying to sawp junk snacks for fruit x
claire woods
More exercise
Kim Styles
Cut out sugar loaded drinks and am on a diet anyway!!