Description
A rich and indulgent dessert made with creamy peanut butter cookie dough, a layer of smooth melted chocolate, and a sprinkle of chopped peanuts for extra crunch. This sweet, salty, and nutty treat comes together effortlessly perfect for parties, holidays, or a quick freezer dessert. Naturally gluten-free and easily adaptable for vegan or low-sugar diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons almond flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- (Optional) Chopped peanuts for topping
- (Optional substitutions)
- Sunflower seed butter for nut-free version
- Sugar-free chocolate chips for low-sugar option
- Oat flour for vegan option
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine almond flour, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
- Line a small baking sheet or large plate with parchment paper.
- Spread the cookie dough mixture evenly into a rectangle or circle, flattening with your hands or a spatula.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the cookie dough base and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts (if using) over the top for added crunch.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until set.
- Remove from freezer and cut or break into pieces.
- Store leftovers in the freezer until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for smoother melting and richer flavor.
- Flatten the cookie dough evenly for consistent texture.
- Let bark sit at room temperature a few minutes before cutting to avoid cracking.
- For a low-sugar version, use monk fruit syrup and sugar-free chocolate.
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg