Date Bark
Updated May 03, 2025
This viral Date Bark recipe is made with chewy Medjool dates layered with peanut butter, almonds and dark chocolate and frozen until set into a bark!
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Dates + Chocolate = YUM!
This Date Bark is inspired by a chocolate candy barbut made with wholesome natural ingredients. Think of it as a healthier twist on a Snickers, where Medjool dates add a caramel-like flavor to the bark. Topped with peanut butter, chopped almonds, and dark chocolate, it’s a delicious treat that I’m obsessed with!
I first shared this recipe on social media after learning about it from That Health Junkie. There’s no baking or complicated steps involved. Just layer, freeze, and enjoy
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Date Bark Ingredients
- Medjool Dates: Look for large soft dates. If they feel hard, you can soak them in some hot water for 5-10 minutes to soften them up. I like Medjool dates for their size and sweetness, but you can use other types of dates too.
- Peanut Butter: Or any nut butter. If it feels stiff, you can warm in the microwave for 20 seconds to make it easier to pour.
- Almonds: Chop them up so they’re small and you can scatter them all over
- Dark Chocolate: Or milk chocolate or even white chocolate. You can use a bar or chocolate chips.
- Flaky Sea Salt: It’s optional but a sprinkle at the end balances all the sweet stuff.
How to Make Date Bark
Date Bark
Ingredients
- 24 medjool dates pitted
- ½ cup peanut butter warmed
- ½ cup almonds chopped
- 4 ounces dark chocolate melted
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Line a quarter sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the medjool dates, open side up on a parchment paper in rows of 4 and columns of 6. Use your hands or a cup (with cooking spray) to press them down onto the baking sheet as close together as possible.
- Drizzle with peanut butter and sprinkle almonds on top. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top and use a spatula to spread out evenly. Sprinkle with salt and freeze for 30 minutes.
- When the chocolate is set, break into about 24 pieces. Keep in the fridge for best results
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Variations
- Walnuts or Pecans: If you’re not a fan of almonds, or simply want to mix things up, you can easily substitute them with walnuts or pecans.
- White or Milk Chocolate: While dark chocolate provides a rich taste, feel free to swap it out for white or milk chocolate based on your preference.
- Cashew or Almond Butter: Not into peanut butter? Use cashew or almond butter as an alternative for a different flavor profile.
- Add Dried Fruit: Sprinkle in some dried cranberries or raisins or shredded coconut for an additional fruity twist and contrasting texture.
Recipe Tips
- Choose fresh dates: Always opt for soft and plump Medjool dates. Older dates can be drier and won’t give you that chewy caramel-like texture.
- Keep the dates together: When you line them up on a sheet pan, keep the dates touching each other to form a uniform base for adding the peanut butter, nuts and chocolate on top.
- Melt chocolate properly: When melting the chocolate, use a double boiler or melt it in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each interval to ensure it doesn’t burn.
- Chill enough: After assembling the bark, ensure you give it a full 30 minutes in the freezer to allow all the ingredients to set together.
FAQs
Keep your Date Bark in an airtight container to prevent it from absorbing any unwanted flavors from the fridge. When stored properly in the fridge, Date Bark will remain fresh for up to two weeks. The fridge helps keep the crunch of the almonds and ensures the chocolate doesn’t melt.
Absolutely! If you want to extend its shelf life or have a cold treat ready at a moment’s notice, you can store the Date Bark in the freezer. When stored in an airtight container or freezer bag, it can last for up to 3 months. Just make sure to leave it a few minutes at room temperature before digging in, to get the best texture and flavor.
Chocolate can seize if it comes into direct contact with even a small amount of liquid. Make sure all utensils are dry, and when melting, make sure not to add any moisture.
Comments
Delicious foods!
So happy you enjoyed it!
I made this last night but didn’t have almonds so I used cashews. They were already salted so I skipped the last step. They were amazing! I think I saw you also made this bark with bananas instead of dates. Will try that next.
Yum!! Cashews are a great swap. So happy you liked it, Rhondda! Thank you!!
Made these and WOW! So good and satisfying! Made as written, no adjustments needed! LOVE!❤️
Aww, thank you so much! I’m so glad you liked them, Connie!!
I got the ingredients to make this a few weeks ago, and finally got around to making it! Oh my gosh, it is yummy! I added large, unsweetened, coconut flakes, and a crushed nut assortment of almonds, cashews, walnuts, and raisins. This is so satisfying! I used unsweetened 100% cacao bark, and 100% peanut butter. And it’s still sweet. I can’t wait to make some for Christmas this weekend as little favors for some family members! I love following all of your recipes! Everything is “so good!”
That sounds amazing, thanks for sharing!
Would the dates stick together better if the open side was on the bottom and then the tops would be smoother and not as sticky. I found it difficult to flattened them with the open side up because they were very sticky. I tried to put them together like a puzzle. Any suggestions?
Very tasty and healthy. I used peanuts instead of almonds. But I used 1 cup of melted chocolate. The 1/2 cup was not enough. Excellent recipe. I’m going to try it next with Almonds and coconut. Thank you.
Tried this at a friends and it was a total hit, loved that it wasn’t sweet and sickly. Have you tried using crunchy peanut butter?
I have not tried using crunchy peanut butter myself but I think it should work well!
This is a great recipe and delicious treat! thank you! Do you think this would work with tahini instead of peanut butter?
So glad you liked the original version. I think your idea of using tahini sounds amazing! I have not tried it yet myself, but I think it would work out as long as the tahini you are using is not super runny. Would love to hear how it comes out if you give it a try!
I love chocolate and this is helping me to eat it in a more balanced way.
I used the rolling pin to flatten as best I could and then used cashew butter and I roasted and chopped the Almonds
the portions are satisfying and I love the taste .
Thanks so much for sharing the recipe
You’re so welcome!
So yummy!! I really flattened mine out…used my hands that I dipped in water first. Really had to work at getting them squished together. I used sunflower butter and slivered almonds. Yummy!! This will be going into rotation for sure!!
Flattening them out is the hardest part! But I like your trick of dipping your hands in water. I’m so glad it’s in your rotation now…same with us…my kids are obsessed with it!
Simply delicious. I skipped the step of lining them up in rows and instead flattened 24 dates and then pushed them together like a puzzle in the pan. These were a hit with everyone in my family.
So glad everyone enjoyed!
This recipe is the BOMB!! It’s delish and so good for for a little sweet after dinner. I keep in freezer all the time as I prefer it frozen. A must try and so easy to make! Thank you for this post!
Thank you so much!
I love anything chocolate and dates. Adding peanut butter gave it such a good, extra YUM flavor!
I know right, me too!! Can’t wait to see what you try next, I’ll be on the look out!
Yum yum yum!! I just made this.. eating as I’m writing… love this. Love dates !! The stuffed peanut butter dates you had were also good but these are really easy and fun to make. You put any kind of toppings you really want on these. I made mine with peanut butter and then I also had cinnamon roasted pecans that I added in.. turned out amazing!! Gotta make this!!
I made this the other day as I was craving something sweet and OH MY!!! The best, healthiest snack! Literally tastes like a Snickers bar. Really helped that there’s minimum ingredients and effort required. Will definitely be making these every week! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us.
So glad you liked it, Reena!
Does it have to stay in refrigerator? Want to make for bake sale.
No, it’s okay to be left out as long as you don’t use any ingredients that require refrigeration.