Crispy Apple Chocolate Bark
Easy, gluten-free snack bites made with dried apple, almond butter, cinnamon, rice cakes, and dark chocolate. Crunchy, chewy, and perfect for meal prep.
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 brown rice cakes crumbled
- ⅓ cup dried apple slices chopped into small bites
- ½ cup smooth almond butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp cacao butter or coconut oil optional
- 6 pecans
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and a small tray or chopping board lined with baking paper.
- Using your hands, crumble the rice cakes and add them to the mixing bowl along with the dried apple slices, almond butter, and cinnamon. Mix to combine using a spatula.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate using the bain-marie method (see notes) or in the microwave in short 20-second bursts, stirring in between until smooth. If you’re chocolate looks a little thick, add 1 tsp of coconut oil to help make it smoother (this will vary between brands).
- Layer the rice cake mix, cover with the melted chocolate, and sprinkle with pecans. Let it set in the freezer for 2 hours. Then chop and enjoy.
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Notes
Storage: I keep the chopped pieces in a silicone bag in the freezer. You can enjoy them straight away without thawing. Unlike many frozen desserts I’ve tried, they’re not too hard thanks to the other ingredients and are very enjoyable straight out of the freezer!
Bain-marie method: Fill a small saucepan with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a gentle simmer (not boiling). Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and let them melt slowly, stirring occasionally with a spatula until smooth. Avoid getting any water in the chocolate, as it will cause it to seize and become grainy. Once fully melted, carefully remove the bowl from the saucepan.
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 78kcal | Carbohydrates 5g | Protein 2g | Fat 6g | Sodium 5mg | Fiber 1g | Calcium 18mg