Description
The Magnesium Nighttime Cocoa Bark is a homemade dark chocolate confection designed as a modern alternative to traditional late-night desserts. Unlike mass-produced candy bars that contain excessive refined sugars and artificial additives, this bark relies on high-percentage dark chocolate, natural cocoa powder, and a power-packed blend of seeds and nuts. The melted chocolate forms a smooth, velvety canvas that holds crunchy pumpkin seeds, chopped almonds, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and ground flaxseed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170 g) dark chocolate, 70–85% cocoa
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup almonds, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup, optional
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate: Break the dark chocolate into pieces and melt gently in a heatproof bowl over a pot of barely simmering water. Stir until smooth.
- Add flavor: Remove from heat and mix in cocoa powder, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup if using.
- Prepare the bark: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the chocolate mixture onto it and spread into a thin, even layer.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle pumpkin seeds, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, flaxseed, and sea salt evenly over the chocolate.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes, or until completely firm.
- Break and serve: Break into bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Melting & Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: ~190 kcal
Keywords: nighttime cocoa bark, magnesium dark chocolate bark, bedtime cocoa treat