Cosmic Brownie Date Bark
If you’re craving a chocolatey treat that tastes like a childhood favorite but fits your dietary needs, this Cosmic Brownie Date Bark is about to become a new favorite. Made with naturally sweet dates, rich chocolate, and colorful dye free rainbow candy coated chocolate chips. It has all the fudgy, crunchy, nostalgic goodness of a classic cosmic brownie but without the gluten or dairy or refined sugars. It’s easy to make, requires just a handful of ingredients, and is the perfect little sweet treat to keep in the freezer for whenever a chocolate craving hits.
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates(room temp)
- 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
- Natural rainbow candy coated chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil(for melting with the chocolate chips)
For the Edible Brownie Batter
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or monk fruit
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully slice the dates open and remove the pits.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Arrange the dates in 5 rows of 4, placing them close together. Use your hands to press the dates down and flatten them as much as possible.
- Place another sheet of parchment paper over the dates. Using a rolling pin or a sturdy jar, roll firmly over the dates until they form one even, flattened layer.
- In a bowl, combine the almond flour, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Stir until everything is well combined and a thick, fudgy brownie batter forms.
- Spoon the brownie mixture over the flattened dates and spread it into an even layer, covering the dates completely.
- Add the dairy-free chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted. You can also melt the chocolate using a double boiler.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the brownie layer and spread it evenly across the surface.
- Immediately sprinkle the rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips over the melted chocolate. Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Remove the bark from the refrigerator and slice into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy throughout the week!