Healthier Cookie Dough Bark

This no-bake chocolate cookie dough bark is incredibly easy to make and seriously satisfying. Creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly sweet, it hits all the right notes for an afternoon energy boost — made with wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened.

For a higher-protein version, simply swap out  ½ cup almond flour for your favourite protein powder, and you’re go to go!

Base

* 1 cup almond or oat flour

* ½ cup (128g) natural almond or peanut butter

* 40mL (40g) maple syrup or sugar-free syrup, if desired

* 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted

* ½ tsp vanilla

* Pinch of sea salt

Topping

* ½ cup (87g) df/v dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if desired)

* 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter

* flakey sea salt

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix all base layer ingredients until smooth and fully combined

2. Press into thin layer on a parchment lined tray

3. Place in the freezer while you prepare the topping

4. Melt the chocolate chips and almond butter together in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler

5. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the base layer

6. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt, then chill for 1-2 hours, until fully set

7. Slice or break into pieces & enjoy!