Pomegranate Chocolate Bark with Peanuts

This pomegranate chocolate bark is the perfect, kid-friendly fun holiday snack. Made with only 5 ingredients, this chocolate pomegranate bark recipe is easy and can be personalized!

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I’m always on the lookout for fun holiday snacks, as evidenced by these thanksgiving snacks for kids.

When I came across the idea for pomegranate chocolate bark, I was immediately thinking about what else I could add – because we’re all about nutrition by addition, not subtraction.

We have some delicious vegan edible cookie dough and 3 ingredient vegan peanut butter cookies, but nothing like this holiday kids snack, with melted chocolate, pomegranate and peanuts.

Have you ever had the dark chocolate bark thins? So good! Like frozen yogurt bark, I love to add fun and nutritious toppings to my version.

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Why You’ll Love Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

• Dark chocolate pomegranate – Who doesn’t love dark chocolate-covered anything?! And peanut chocolate bark is a classic combination.
• Kid friendy – What kids don’t love chocolate? This pomegranate chocolate recipe is sure to be a keeper, especially when planning your Christmas recipes.
• Ready in an hour – While you don’t need the oven for these dark chocolate pomegranate bites, you do need the freezer! Allow one hour for the dark chocolate pomegranate bark to freeze.
• High in phytochemicals and antioxidants – Not that we always need to eat based on nutrition, but it’s definitely a nice perk, especially for holiday treats. The dark chocolate and pomegranate arils provide phytochemicals and antioxidants, and a punch of fiber!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for your pomegranate chocolate bark.

• dark chocolate (or milk chocolate) – you can also use chocolate chips to melt. White chocolate would also be delicious!
• pomegranate arils – juicy, tart, and sweet.
• peanuts – Most people choose to use pistachios, but I am a peanut lover, myself. You can sub with any nuts!
• honey – optional, but I like to drizzle a teaspoon over before freezing to counteract some of the bitterness of the dark chocolate.
• sea salt – to taste

Other Topping Ideas

• coconut flakes or dried coconut
• dried cherries
• peppermint
• pumpkin seeds
• peanut butter drizzle
• pistachios
• cashews
• almonds
• hemp seeds
• pretzels
• m&m’s

As you can see, so many ideas to personalize this pomegranate dark chocolate bark.

How to Make Peanut Chocolate Bark with Pomegranate

It’s so easy to prep this peanut chocolate bark recipe. It will take you less than 10 minutes, and then you will freeze it for 1-2 hours.

First, melt your chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments or on the stove. TIP: Adding a few teaspoons of coconut oil can help it mix more smoothly.

Once the chocolate is completely melted, add the pomegranate arils to the bowl.

Mix and pour over a parchment-covered sheet pan or baking sheet.

Lastly, top with chopped peanuts (or your toppings of choice) and a sprinkle of sea salt. Freeze for 90 minutes, or overnight.

Then, you’ll have that delicious, break-able pomegranate dark chocolate bark. A heart-healthy snack!

How to Store Chocolate Bark

You can store homemade chocolate bark at room temperature in an airtight glass container. I recommend using it within 3-5 days.

You can also store in the freezer for up to 3-6 months in an airtight container or stasher bag.

More Snack Ideas

• Healthy Pumpkin Blondies
• Peanut Butter Chia Balls
• Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding
• Oatmeal Peppermint Cookies
• Gingerbread Oatmeal
• Chocolate Almond Balls

Servings 12 servings

Pomegranate Chocolate Bark

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN

You need this pomegranate chocolate bark this holiday season. It's a fun, kid-friendly holiday snack. Pair with some other fun snacks to best enjoy these dark chocolate pomegranate bites!

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Prep Time 6 minutes mins

Additional Time 2 hours hrs

Total Time 2 hours hrs 6 minutes mins

Ingredients  

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• 8 oz dark chocolate, melted I used two dark chocolate bars
• 2 tsp coconut oil or butter, for melting
• 1 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
• 1 Tbsp honey
• sea salt, to taste

Instructions 

1. Break your chocolate bar(s) into pieces and add to microwavable safe bowl. Microwave in 30-40 second increments, until chocolate is melted. Sometimes, adding it a bit of coconut oil can help the chocolate mix more easily.
2. To the bowl of melted chocolate, add pomegranate arils.
3. Spread the chocolate pomegranate mixture out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Scatter peanuts around on the mixture.
4. If desired, sprinkle a tablespoon of honey on top of the bark mixture. Sprinkle sea salt as well
5. Place in the freezer for 2 hours, or overnight.
6. Upon removing, break bark with a pizza cutter or sharp knife and enjoy.

Notes

* Chocolate chips can be substituted for dark chocolate bars.

* I find that using a pizza cutter to break the chocolate after freezing helps!

Equipment

BetterBody Foods Organic Virgin Coconut Oil — Cold-Pressed and Unrefined Coconut Oil, Medium Temperature Cooking Oil, Great Alternative To Butter, Light Coconut Flavor and Aroma, 56 Ounce

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 86mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13g

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