Chocolate Peppermint Bark

February 26, 2016

recipe by: Laura Mierzwa, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Nutrition Expert

Chocolate Peppermint Bark is an easy recipe to make, but it's sure to be a big hit at your next function! This one has good-for-you ingredients so you don't feel guilty for indulging.

Ingredients

¼ cup coconut oil

¼ cup raw coconut butter

¼ cup raw cacao powder

1/3 – ½ cup maple syrup or honey

2 gluten-free candy canes, crushed

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional: coconut flakes, crushed walnuts, hemp seeds, Goji berries, Cinnamon

Directions

In a bowl, melt coconut oil, raw coconut and sweetener.
Add vanilla extract and cacao powder, and stir until combined.
With a spatula, spread evenly on a parchment lined cookie sheet, about ¼ inch thick.
Top with crushed candy canes and toppings of choice, and lightly pat down.
Place in freezer for one hour and then break into pieces. Keep frozen.

Enjoy! :)

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