This is what I eat instead of chocolate all the time.
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- Dark Chocolate Bark
Today I'm going to show you how to make dark chocolate bark.
This almond chocolate bark is a great snack for any time of the day.
It's an easy way to add more nutrition and double the quantity for less money.
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This is why you'll love this healthy chocolate bark:
It's made with healthy and nutritious ingredients!
It's super crunchy and delicious!
You can keep it in the fridge for months!
It's so easy to customize it!
DARK CHOCOLATE BARK RECIPE
Ingredients:
7 oz dark chocolate (200g)
1/2 cup almonds (100g)
1/2 cup peanuts, raw (100g)
1 tbsp maple syrup
pinch of salt
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per piece):
107 calories, fat 7.6g, carb 9.2g, protein 3g
Preparation:
For roasted nuts: in a bowl combine almonds, peanuts and maple syrup.
Spread in air-fryer basket, sprinkle with salt and air-fry for 10 minutes at 340F (170C).
Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
Add the roasted nuts and stir until all the nuts are coated.
Spread the mixture on a lined baking tray, top with some extra nuts and put in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Cut into bite sized pieces and store in the fridge or freezer.
Enjoy!
I love how what you eat instead of chocolate is chocolate.
Exactly.
It’s like saying instead of drinking regular soda I’m drinking diet.
@@kurlykaitlyn Thats totally different story
Its better to have drinks with sweeteners (no calories, or less than 10cal) than drinking straight calories aka liquid sugar
@@kurlykaitlyn New studies show that sweeteners are safe.
You would need to drink hundreds of liters, to be harmful for your body.
@@kurlykaitlyn Im a diet drinker, and as long it helps me keep my calorie low, while I dont have any side effects after long term drinking them everyday, Im happy😅
@@theperfectionist4702 diet is def not better than normal soda. The artificial sweeteners used are pretty bad for you and have some negative effects despite the low calories. Plus the soda still has all the same shitty unhealthy ingredients, just with no sugar. You should really find something else to drink if you’re drinking it everyday. Also, this can’t be compared to chocolate as very dark chocolate is actually pretty good for you
Excellent idea, thanks for sharing! Adding ginger pieces would also make for a great flavour too 😋
"This is what I eat instead of chocolate all the time".
Chocolate. Chocolate. He eats chocolate instead of chocolate.
Clickbait.
It's just better and more nutritious than chocolate only.
I thought the same thing LOL
And healthier than a Hershey's. You could use carob chips to avoid chocolate.
I don't know what I was expecting lol
I once did that with 85% dark chocolate.I roasted some walnuts,almonds and pumpkin seeds.Added a little bit of raw mangrove honey. It tasted really good.
Wow, that's great, thanks for sharing!
Pumpkin seeds great addition yum 😋 and adds some more protein
Thanks for the idea
@@pamelavance648 yeah roasted seeds taste really good
I add dried fruit to mine, like dried currants, dried cranberries, dried apricot and dried blueberries. I add almonds, pecans, chia seeds, dried coconut flakes, and walnuts. I make this type of chocolate bark with any combination of the above, it just depends what I have on hand at the time. So good! And way healthier and tastier than store bought chocolate. 🍫
@@jenniferknowles2023 that sounds nice
I also sometimes add dried fruits
I once added raisins and cherries.Though my favourite one is dried strawberries and cranberries.
"They will keep in the fridge for months." On what planet will that happen? 🤣 What a great way to get your chocolate fix with only pure ingredients. I can't wait to give this a try, but I'm already sure it will disappear pretty quickly from our fridge. Thanks so much, Sasha. Another winner.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Loved your crunchy nut demonstration, by the way.)
Right! when dark chocolate last in my house for months something is wrong!
🤣😂!
Hi Lauren! So true, but what about if you break the whole thing in many small pieces and make the decision to eat only one piece each day? I know, it's totally addicting... but it's pretty large batch with 200g each chocolate and nuts. I appreciate all of your kind words you send over. Yeah, sound demonstration, the biggest problem was my sticky fingers, it's so hot here the chocolate was melting like crazy... Enjoy your summer time!
😂😂😂 exactly
" They will keep in the fridge for ....." MINUTES"....🤣🤣🤣🤣it looks delicious!!!!!!
I feel like this would be the perfect snack for when it’s my time of the month 😂. I’m going to try to make this, it looks super easy.
Yes, it really is good for cramps, inflammation and headaches due to it being high in magnesium.
Im on my period so I made this today, it's sooo good!
My mother made this for Christmas in the 70-ies when I was small. She used hazelnuts and raisins, sometimes a little orange zest too. I love it!
Love the idea of adding some orange zest inside! Thanks for sharing!
Isn't it fantastic that good-quality chocolate is good for you. And the nuts are ... yep ... good for you. And when you make and share with family ... that also is good for you. Wouldn't it be an incredible thing if everything that we crave was good for you? Thanks for such a quick, no-nonsense recipe for a healthy snack.
Only in moderation though. Both are Nuts and Dark Chocolate are calorie dense and very high in fats, they are only good if you don’t eat too much.
@@fabzfeastI don’t think you can overeat on dark chocolate since only a little amount of it will give the feeling of fullness
@@fabzfeast exactly. I still enjoy these once a day but I weigh everything.
I love this idea to stretch out the quality chocolate and make to your own recipe. I will add to the nuts my toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, maybe top with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Thank you Sasha you are definitely my smart cook.
Hi, I like all the ideas, definitely can't go wrong with the seeds. Thanks for your feedback!
Does it not taste bitter without any sweetness
i have been doing this for years, my favourite combo is walnuts a dash of cinnamon and shortbread cookie bits
It might be "healhier".. but adding different types of textures and tastes to a dark chocolate will probably make you eat more of it.
Could be the case, but that's wasn't my intention to show on this thumbnail:)
I’ve made this before, but used 99% dark chocolate with nuts and naturally dried fruit pieces for sweetness (which it needed. 99% is rough). Good stuff
99% 👍
Great! Thanks for sharing!
99% is like medical grade LOL!
@@jdee4956 😂🤣
Me too. Very good with apricots, cranberries, ginger, and hemp seeds. Really extends your chocolate!
My mouth is watering. Man looks so delicious.
Wow! It looks really posh, and could go very well together with some afternoon coffee ☕️ would love to try this out, thanks for sharing! Much love from Singapore 💕
You're so right, it's a perfect quick nutritious bite for any time of the day... glad you like it. Sending back love to Singapore!
Calling something with this much sugar in it "healthy" is kinda disingenuous. Yes, dark chocolate has some health benefits, but you can get those benefits from other foods without all the sugar.
It's okay to just enjoy chocolate every now and then without having to make excuses and try to claim it's "healthy" because it has nuts (roasted in maple syrup, mind you) added to it.
We do this too!! Minus the syrup tho, I'll try to remember that next time. Really good with dried fruit added too, ie; raisins, cranberries, blueberries.. etc. Like a "Chunky" candy bar, for those who remember.
And yes, always good to know what you're putting into your body
Isn't that great, so much flavor and so much healthier than grabbing a chocolate bar from the store.
@@HowToCookSmarter this is really nice, careful with the ingredients of the so called maple syrup. i could not make out what you had but looking at the labels i have show high fructose corn syrup and other crap.
Good thinking
Mmmm, sounds great with cranberries!
@@thatsawesomethankyou9582 I guess that is when you invest in some pure organic maple syrup?
This was my first time watching a vid of yours. It seems you're taking a lot of hits on this and I'm not sure why, healthy doesn't equate to low cal. I made this bark within 24 hours using date syrup and it's such a treat if you like dark chocolate. A suggestion regarding nutrition info is to calculate by ounce, not by "piece," which is really not measurable unless they are all cut the same, and then we need to know how many pieces it makes. It would be more accurate using a more measurable unit like ounce or half oz (my batch was about 12 oz). Great recipe, thanks much!
Hi there! You're right eating healthy is not only about eating less calories, so I always start with good wholesome ingredients and then try to lower the calories, improve the macros, mainly protein content, like I did it with almonds in this recipe. Thanks for your suggestion, I'll try to be more accurate in other recipes like this one. Take care!
Oooh! I just finished a tough workout and this is exactly what I need!! Yum I will definitely make these ...so much better than store bought. Thank you as always , O thoughtful kind Sasha!!
That's what I'm talking about, I prefer to have a bite or two before going to workout... and you're right, store bought of this kind is way too expensive. Take care!
Hi Sasha - nuts are also delicious if you froth up a couple of egg whites, add some sea salt, cinnamon and sugar to taste, then roast in the oven for about half an hour, turning every 10 minutes. Although they are sugared, they are very tasty and satisfy easily. Or you could add chilli or curry powder instead of the cinnamon/sugar for a savoury fix.
Hi there! Love roasted oats so much, and you're right you can make it in many different flavors. I prefer to add egg white into the mixture when making homemade granola.
So how is it not chocolate?? You just add stuff to the same chocolate
I found a dark chocolate at wall mart by Lindor and it’s sugar free ! I made this snack and it’s absolutely delicious thanks for sharing it with us! I’m on intermittent fasting to loose weight so I’m doing zero sugar and so I have a hour feeding window and I end it with a piece of this lovely treat 😊
I made this the other day, and it's a great idea! I like that I can make dark chocolate even healthier and keep me fuller longer. I think I will also do this from now on. Thank you!
Very testy & yammi
I make bark with fruit like raisins and dried apricot, sometimes slivered almonds...and fine chopped red chili peppers!
And here I am, simply eating the roasted almonds with a little bit of salt. No chocolate, no maple syrup, nothing else lol. Easy, healthy, and crunchy.
My little sister would definitely love this snack, though. She loves sweets.
Roasted almond are the best, but I need just a bit of maple syrup, sweet-and-salty is my thing:)
As a chocolate addict hitting the gym 3 times a week you have made my life much easier! great video
Graet to hear that, I also love to grab a bite of this before hitting the gym.
Love this idea. Being gluten and dairy free makes it difficult to find yummy options. This is perfect.
Yeah, it makes a great healthy bite, glad you like the idea.
So it’s basically a chocolate bark… delicious! I make a bark very similar to this for Christmas gifts..
Awesome Sasha 😀! This I'm gonna do and take it with me when I'm out on long walks in the forrest! Great snacks👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Definitely a great thing to have in a backpack during long walks. So glad you like the idea!
@@HowToCookSmarter you have lots of good ideas to put in a backpack 😀. Have a lovely weekend 💞
I started melting different brands of dark chocolate from 60% to 100% cocoa together (I like variety LOL) then adding nuts and making my own bark or put them in those mini muffin cups for nut clusters to give as gifts, but I never thought about roasting the nuts first! Especially in the air fryer! I’ll try that next time! Also, the idea of putting oats and raisins in it sounds good too! 😋
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Dianna! Glad you like this simple idea too! I'm just crazy about air-fryer nuts, so quick to make and the taste is just so much better, of any nuts if you ask me, so yes, give it a try. Thanks for your lovely feedback!
Such a smart gift idea!
Dianna - if you decide to add rolled oats, be sure to toast them in the oven for a few minutes first.
I stop eating dark chocolate because of the high content of cadmium. You can do research.. Better not eat all
I do this with sugar - free, stevia-sweetened chocolate.😃 I love the idea of using 2 different nuts and roasting them first, and adding raisins and oats. I am going to do that next time!
That's great, thanks for sharing!
You have a soothing voice, Sasha!
This is such a great and easy idea to create. I will be trying it with some ‘special’ butter 🌿 😋
Lmao!😂
:~)
I've been making my own keto vegan chocolate for a long time using cocoa butter and baking cocoa sweetened with sucralose and erythritol and flavored with vanilla. Roasted, chopped hazelnuts go very well with it. I melt it in a small saucepan and pour the melted chocolate over the toasted hazelnuts in silicone moulds. After 15 minutes in the freezer it's ready and we love it. 🙂💕
Instead of eating chocolate he eats chocolate with nuts..... 🥴
I Think a lot of you are missing the point. Hes making it himself so he knows what's in it versus buying a chocolate bar and there might be additives and other processed stuff inside of it
he literally bought a chocolate bar that wasnt a 100% chocolate and just melted it down lmao. u want to act on that you buy cocoa nibs and grind them up with sugar and oil. thats like saying i made my own meal when i took it out of the microwave package once it was done.
I just made this! It's resting in the fridge... Can't wait! 😋😋
love all the real ingredients! I cant wait to make this one!
Glad you like it! Thanks for checking in!
I took an idea from a woman on Facebook and made healthy fudge with chocolate and peanut butter (50-50). But I used 100% dark chocolate and added honey for sweetness, and then added the peanut butter. Yours seems like another nice idea to try :)
Can you give me the recipe?
Hi Sharon! That's also great, peanut butter and chocolate are such a great combo... Thanks for sharing!
@@lenoreorrell2450 that's literally it 😆 chocolate and peanut butter (or 100% chocolate, honey and peanut butter). No measurements, just by taste. The chocolate and peanut butter should be roughly 50-50
Made this today. So simple and healthy, why did I buy chocolate like this and never think of making it myself??? 💡??? Have eaten two bars and they are dangerously delicious!!! Thanks Mr Smart 😊
That's right Amy! Homemade is the best, and it doesn't have to be complicated just like this healthy snack. Thanks for trying it out!
This is such a smart idea. I don't know how I never thought of it. I love dark chocolate so this is perfect.
For a minute I got worried that there wouldn't be any oats in the video 😆 so iconic
My love for oats never ends:)
And oats is extremely unhealthy. Especially added to this.
It's lovely. Thank you!
Brilliant use of air fryer with maple syrup. Love this. Can’t wait to make it
Yeah, I love using air-fryer for roasting nuts.
Nothing better than some good ole chocolate, DARK. Thanks for sharing!!
Love how simple your ingredients are. Thanks
Thanks for your feedback!
That chocolate to nuts ratio though...love it
I made this but didn't add the nuts. Still turned out to be delicious, awesome recipe!!!
So you just opened a bar of chocolate then…
For optimal result, you have to template the chocolate, that means to heat dark chocolate 45-50ºC cool down to 28-29ºC and then heat it up to 32-33ºC. Easy way to do it is heating 1/3 of your chocolate, then when it is hot you add the solid chocolate, satírico inútil you have all chocolate melting and then heat it up just a litle bit in the microwave. The result it is a glowing bar with a perfect snap. Store this in a cupboard, chocolate gets moisture and odors in the fridge...
This is interesting. Can you help me understand how to proceed if I don't have the tool to measure the temperatures up and down? Thks
@@cyrilsalibi9288 there really isn't any way to do it without a thermometer. You want a candy thermometer, as typical kitchen thermometers dont display low enough temperatures.
Thanks for sharing these tips! And yes, that's exactly what's missing in this recipe, so I'll have to learn this tempering technique thenext time I'd make it.
@@cyrilsalibi9288 as has already been said, unfortunately it's impossible to temper chocolate without measuring the precise temperature 😕
I reverse the ratio and do not use a thermometer. You can tell if the chocolate is tempered if the bar is shiny and snaps when broken. The added chocolate should be finely chopped so it easily blends into the melted portion.
I used culinary 85% pure cocoa. it was much thicker than yours when melted. and i did not use maple syrup, i replaced it with honey instead. i let the dried fruits in the oven for a little bit too long but in the end it came out great anyway. thank you!
Haha him recording his chewing was hilarious and adorable. Great channel, keep it up!
There are many recipe ideas from this simple recipe. I love finding inspiration from others then thinking what can I add or remove to give the final product that little something extra.
It's so true Peter, cooking is so much more fun if you add your personal touch to the recipe, and with simple things like this one you just can't go wrong.
Gotta love how he clickbait us to watch just to find out that he eats chocolate instead of chocolate all the time.
I customize my chocolates too! Here are three of my favorite combos: 1- Milk chocolate, desiccated coconut, broken up banana chips, raisins, sunflower seeds, and mixed nuts. 2- White chocolate, matcha powder (green tea), cashew nuts and sliced almonds, 3- Dark chocolate, hazelnuts, and roasted coffee beans and then pour white chocolate mixed with cinnamon over the top to make it look like a cappuccino.
In Greece we call these βραχάκια meaning little rocks cause we "stack" the nuts in a small pile and that way we make bite size pieces. Those are great for holidays. Your version is a pretty good one as well but has a bit too much chocolate compared to the βραχάκια. Those are more like.... Chocolate covered nuts if you wish
Yeah, love the idea, thanks for sharing!
In the US we call the little piles covered in chocolate nut clusters. 😋
in french they're called rochers which is where the candy gets it's name From. it means rocks covered in mud..
Wow wow wow wow wow, this looks amazing, no shame in not just cooking it, but as a gift!
Dark chocolate brittle I call this. It's really good. I use pumpkin and sunflower seeds, sometimes I put peanut butter in it.
Definitely would love to swirl in some peanut butter in.
Omg YUM. I’ve been looking for a healthy sweet treat! Thank you for sharing ❤
I just made this and both versions. I did some things wrong but it was still amazing! Much better then I have bought before! Many thanks 😊
Exactly, you can't buy this in the grocery store, glad you gave it a try!
Such a delicious and easy idea! Thanks for sharing this!
Thanks Kristie, I appreciate it!
When I say this was delicious Wow ...I squeezed some lemon on it while it was warm popped it in the freezer 😋
Keep up the great work
What a great idea! Thanks for supporting!
Wow, I love the idea of maple syrup!
I can eat the whole batch in one sitting 😍😍
That is really simple and also really clever at the same time. I'm going to have to try it.
Doesnt the microwave kill nutrients in food
No
You make the best food!! So simple and healthy!!
Thanks so much!
I'd bet adding freeze dried raspberries to that would be amazing.
Love berries in my chocolate too!
Ooo!! My minds going into overdrive now.... as well as the sweetened salted nuts add chopped dried apricots, dried cranberries, dried cherries YUMMY !!
Would love some dried apricots in my bark too!
I don't eat chocolate. I eat chocolate
Maybe you should consider eating chocolate instead. I always eat chocolate instead of eating chocolate, personally. 👍👍
: Way simple recipe. Thanks for posting, sir.
Add some of your unmelted chocolate (chop it up into smaller pieces) into your hot melted chocolate. Stir well until the unmelted chocolate melts (do not microwave again because you'll have to repeat this process). This will create a chocolate that does not have to be refrigerated once it has set up solid. It will not melt in your fingers, plus it will be shinier.
So if I melt chocolate au bain marie, I just add some more chocolate pieces later, when I took the liquid chocolate off the pan? And then I just wait till it slowly melts as well? Thanks!
@@M_K_M_K_M_K Pretty much yes. I'd remove it from the stove and stir while adding in some unmelted chocolate pieces. Once teh chocolate is becoming less runny, you have to guess when to stop adding in unmelted chocolate in order for the pieces you tossed in to completely melt. Reheating it again means you have to do the process again. I know I tried melting chocolate chips in the microwave, removed them from the microwave and stirred them well (they easily turned into liquid), and I would toss in a handful of solid chocolate chips, stir (doesn't take long before they melt), and toss in a few more (in a lesser quantity than the first time), and stir, stir, stir... the main bowl of chocolate does cool down as you add in the room temp chocolate chips, but the heat of the melted chocolate will melt 1-2 handfuls of unmelted chocolate. I don't know why it works, but it does. At that point you need to add in the ingredients you want to add in to make your candy, whether it be nuts, pretzels, etc...move quickly. Then place it to dry completely on wax paper, and once it has dried it does not melt in your fingers, should be shiny, and can be kept at room temp.
The movie "Gone in 60 seconds" comes to mind when I this. Thanks!
The title. This literally is chocolate wtf
I also make my own dark chocolate, made from cocoa butter, cocoa powder and honey, and then add nuts, fruits, rice puffs etc.
Loved your idea of flavouring the nuts with maple syrup and pinch of salt and then roasting them. That will take the preparation to a whole new level
This dude is amazing.
Just made these, just now. They're actually in the freezer as I type... I used my trail mix I had instead of the nuts you used. Gonna drizzle some honey on top when they're done in the freezer. Hope they come out good
You made a real healthy treat out of this, thanks for trying it out!
Oohh yummy 😋 my favorite combination I think I'll add a little himalayan salt on top I'm so glad I stumbled on your channel 😁
Just what i am looking for. Healthy and delish. Will definitely make it. Thanks for sharing.
You're very welcome, glad you like the idea!
This already sounded fantastic, but when I saw you roasting sweetened nuts in the air fryer my brain lit up with all the possibilities! Thank you, Christmas is going to be lovely with these treats to hand!
My nutritionist has me melt my chocolate with an equal amount of coconut oil , then add nuts and dried fruit. Pour it into an 8 by 8 pan, put it in the fridge to harden then cut it into pieces. That too is good❤
Adding nuts gives it way more cals so keep that in mind. When I crave chocolate , I eat chocolate, typically the dark kind which is less sweet but higher in cacao butter. I get it with protein - yogurt- , pure cacao , I had healthy fats (nuts -almonds around 10gr for me) Throw in some fibers for your microbiome too (I add Frozen berries) . I get quickly satisfied & full for longer but without the same amount of calories. Don't be shy , add a drizzle of honey .
LOVE THIS. Thanks for sharing from Columbia Missouri
But...it's still chocolate
Yeah, I know...
My favorite is Cacao nibs. They're addictive af. 🥰
Perfect. Thank you.
Really liked your recipe!
Yummy 😋 the snack is packed with protein. Thanks for sharing 👍
Exactly, that was the idea to improve my chocolate snack... Thanks for your feedback!
Love it!! Thanks so much for this video ❤
My trouble would be that this would just majorly increase my calorie intake. Instead of eating only the whole block of chocolate in one sitting I would now eat half a cup of nuts and a whole block of chocolate in one sitting. Looks awesome, definitely gonna try this.
My goodness this looks so good and you're right it's much better than chocolate candy bars, that have a lot of stuff in it that you don't need. Thanks for the great video! :)))
Thanks Barbara! So glad you like the idea of making a healthier version of a chocolate bar.
Awesome 👍 Thank you!!
Outstanding!! Thank you!
Made this today and it’s yummy!!!
Looks like a great snack for a bulk 😌
I saw the thumbnail and all i could think was “imagine putting this on top of ice cream and melting it???” I’m not saying that’s a good idea for every day but for an indulgent dessert it kinda sounds rlly yummy!!
I have one small change for you. Instead of microwaving make a bain-marie. Hot water on hob in a pot and bowl of chocolate above it, this melts it fast and wont ruin any taste. 👍
Great recipe, and so delicious,thankyou
Good tip. I really like 78% and 85% by Lindt. Excellent flavor.
Love your videos! Thanks for all of the great recipes.. healthy..fun.. interesting!
Thanks for your lovely feedback Sarah!
Gracias from USA Great Lakes Region Michigan