Viral Healthy Cookie Dough Bark Recipe (Gluten Free)
The Viral Cookie Dough Bark is a must make if you like to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthy way. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, it's the perfect no bake treat to make when you need something sweet fast! This recipe is gluten free, vegan and paleo friendly.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips divided
- flaky sea salt for garnish, optional
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder optional, not required
Instructions
- Make the cookie dough layer. In a large mixing bowl, mix together almond flour, protein powder if using, maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla extract.
- Add the chocolate chips. Fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips. Note the mixture will be crumbly at first. Continue to fold the mixture until the almond flour absorbs the moisture & comes together.
- Prep & chill the dough layer. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and press the cookie dough down into about ¼” thick even layer using clean hands. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
- Melt the remaining chocolate chips. While the bark chills, melt the remaining chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-30 second increments, until fully melted. It is helpful to give the chips a stir in between heating increments so you do not burn the chocolate.
- Add the chocolate topping. Pour the melted chocolate chips over the frozen bark & smooth out in an even layer. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired & place back in the freezer to set for about 1 hour. Once set, break up into pieces & enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips, Tricks & Favorite Add Ins
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- Add a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder to the dry ingredients to make protein cookie dough bark.
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- Swap out the melted chocolate coating for melted peanut butter chips for a chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough.
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- Use white chocolate chips instead if you're not a chocolate lover.
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- For best results, microwave the chocolate chips in 15 to 30-second intervals & stir in between to ensure the chips are melted and you do not burn the chocolate.
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- Add a touch of almond extract to the cookie dough layer and instead of chocolate chips, add your favorite sprinkles for a twist on birthday cake edible almond flour cookie dough.
How to store cookie dough bark
Store any leftover cookie dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Tried this recipe?Mention @prettydeliciouslife or tag #PDLrecipes!