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Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Bark

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 8 Comments

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Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Bark

I’ve been snacking on this bark for a few weeks now.. it makes a lot! I took it to a dinner party last week and it was a smashing hit– even with a 2 year old!

Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Bark

The combo of tartness, crunch, sweet and salty rocks! This recipe is really simple to put together and calls for only 5 ingredients! Chocolate, chia, walnuts, cherries, and pumpkin seeds. I always seem to have these ingredients in the house but if you don’t, feel free to sub in your favorite dried fruit and nuts.

Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Bark

Don’t worry, it’s a healthy indulgence!

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Dark Chocolate Cherry & Chia Bark


  • Author: Kristina LaRue
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 20 1x
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Homemade chocolate bar with chia seeds, cherries, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and sea salt. Love the sweet & salty crunch in this bar and all the healthy ingredients. A healthy indulgence.


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Ingredients

  • 12 ounces (or 2 cups) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips for 2 minutes, stir chips quickly with spatula and return to microwave for 30 second increments until chocolate is almost melted.
  3. Once chocolate is melted, stir for a few minutes until it becomes glossy and starts to cool.
  4. Pour chocolate evenly into a square on baking sheet.
  5. Top evenly with chia seeds, walnuts, tart cherries, pumpkin seeds, and a pinch of salt.
  6. Allow bark to cool completely.
  7. Break into 20 even pieces; store in airtight container.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 150 calories
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. diane says

    February 5, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Hi there Kristina! My Valentine’s Day pick, right here.

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      February 9, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Thanks Diane!!

      Reply
  2. emily (a nutritionist eats) says

    August 7, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Love this idea! Chia seeds add such a perfect (and nutritious) crunch to chocolate!

    Reply
    • Kristina LaRue says

      August 8, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Thanks Emily! I love chia seeds, even the way they get gummy and stuck in your teeth.

      Reply

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