Dark Chocolate Almond Bark Recipe
on Dec 14, 2018, Updated May 27, 2024
Easy Dark Chocolate Almond Bark recipe. A delicious dessert everyone will love! Vegan, gluten free, and so simple to make.
After hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year, I got even more excited about Christmastime and starting fun new traditions for my family.
My favorite traditions revolve around recipes, and I knew that I wanted to create some more easy and delicious holiday recipes that we can make every year!
This chocolate almond bark is one of my new favorite recipes for the holidays.
It is incredibly delicious, so simple to make, and tastes like a fancy treat!
This recipe also happens to be vegan and gluten free, so it can be enjoyed by all.
How to make chocolate almond bark
Preheat oven to 350 degrees .
Step 1: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the slivered almonds down and spread out so that they lay flat.
Bake the almonds at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes, checking often, until toasty brown but not burnt.
Step 2: In a saucepan or double boiler, add coconut oil, chocolate chunks, and vanilla extract.
Stir on low heat until completely melted (be careful not to burn).
Step 3: Add the almonds into the melted chocolate and stir to combine.
Step 4: Line an 8 by 8 baking dish with wax paper and pour in the chocolate almond mixture.
Use a rubber spatula to flatten out the chocolate evenly into the pan. Sprinkle with flaked sea salt generously.
Step 5: Refrigerate for an hour, or until set. Break the dark chocolate almond bark into pieces and store in the fridge or freezer.
This recipe is everything a good dessert should be: easy to make, limited ingredients, and knock your socks off delicious.
The flaked sea salt on top is what gives this a huge wow factor and it’s my favorite part of this almond bark!
I also toasted the almonds first to give them a nutty rich flavor.
It doesn’t take very long and really adds great flavor.
I’m not normally an almond person, but I adored this bark.
Slivered almonds give the perfect amount of nuttiness without any big bites getting stuck in your teeth.
This almond bark is easy to chew and the perfect amount of crunch!
This is definitely a staple for us now.
I cannot wait to make it for a Christmas party this weekend!
I usually make a double batch because it is gone quickly.
Everyone goes crazy for this recipe!
More No Bake Christmas Recipes
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups
- Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Truffles
- Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
- Healthy Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
- Almond Butter Cups
Dark Chocolate Almond Bark
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil, measured while solid
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 oz dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place almonds down and spread out so that they are flat
- Bake at 350 degrees for 8 – 10 minutes, checking often, until toasty brown but not burnt
- In a saucepan or double boiler, add coconut oil, chocolate chunks, and vanilla extract
- Stir on low heat until completely melted (be careful not to burn)
- Add in almonds and stir to combine
- Line an 8 by 8 baking dish with wax paper and pour in the chocolate mixture
- Use a rubber spatula to flatten out the chocolate evenly into the pan
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes (you can use less if you don't like salty sweet, but it really adds a lot of flavor in my opinion)
- Refrigerate for an hour, or until set
- Store in the fridge or freezer
Nutrition
Canโt wait to make this for Christmasโmy husband requested dark chocolate almond bark and this recipe looks amazing! How far ahead can this be made?
I have stored it in the freezer for several months with great success, so making it ahead should be fine!
Canโt find sea salt flakes..Can I sprinkle sea salt instead of flakes?
I would not substitute
Looks delicious ,would love to give it a try. can I substitute butter for coconut oil ?
Delicious! Next time I will use a larger dish than 8×8 to make it thinner. FYI, WalMart has their own brand of dark chocolate chips that are allergen free, which makes them vegan.
This recipe will not be vegan unless you use vegan chocolate, such as Enjoy Life brand. If you use typical chocolate, like Hersheyโs , the chocolate contains dairy.
Enjoy life are what I used in this recipe!
Looks delicious, thanks for the recipe! Making this for a holiday party tonight!
Enjoy!!
Iโm going to make this with sliced almonds & almond butter.
Hi
Recipe looks amazing. I was wondering if I can use raw cacao powder instead of the chocolate chips? If yes, what quantity should I use?
Thanks!
Raw cacao powder has not been tested with this recipe, so I cannot say if it would work or not.
These almond barks look delicious and just great for Christmas!
Thanks Natalie!