Sweet And Salty Granola Chocolate Bark

This quick and easy recipe is proof that indulgence and nutrition can go hand in hand. It starts with a base of orange infused chocolate topped with Struesli Cacao + Coffee which adds crunch and a touch of salt along with pecans, walnuts and cacao nibs. The dried cranberries, apricots and pistachios add additional pops of color and flavor but you can add whatever you might have on hand and make it your own or keep it simple yet deliciously flavorful with Struesli. 

Elevated Orange Chocolate Bark With Coconut Flakes

Roughly 20 pieces

Total Time: 20 minutes + 1-2 hours to set

Ingredients:

• 14 oz good quality chocolate (I mix Theo 6 oz dark chocolate with orange and 8oz 70% dark chocolate)
• ½ cup Struesli Cacao + Coffee
• 2/3 cup dried fruit - cranberries, apricots, orange, ginger (optional)
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• ½ cup large flaked coconut

Instructions:

1. Start by lining a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside, then roughly chop the pistachios and optional dried fruit if using. Make sure that all these topping ingredients are close by for when you need to sprinkle them on the melted chocolate. Gather all your topping ingredients so they are close by when you are ready to sprinkle them on the melted chocolate.  
2. Break your chocolate bars into small pieces over a bowl set over a double boiler. A double boiler is a pot with simmering water, one that you can safely set a heatproof bowl on top of. Don’t let it touch the water, it could be too much heat for the chocolate. Gently stir and until 95% melted, then carefully remove the bowl with the chocolate from the pot of simmering water and continue to stir off the heat for it to finish melting.  
3. Pour the melted chocolate over the parchment lined baking sheet and spread evenly. There will be a border of parchment framing the chocolate. Use a silicone spatula or offset spatula to help evenly distribute, but make sure to leave a border around the baking sheet chocolate-free.
4. Sprinkle the Struesli, pistachios, coconut, and then the optional dried fruit evenly over the melted chocolate distributing each. Gently press down lightly with the spatula to nestle everything into it.  
5. Allow to cool and harden at room temperature for 1-2 hours or in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes. Once it has set and hardened you can break it into about 20 pieces. Enjoy!

Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week. Tastes best at room temperature.

More Chocolate Treat Recipes:

• Decadent Dark Chocolate Bites
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Granola Treats
• Layered Chocolate Chia Pudding
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites
• Struesli Chocolate Date Bites

Adrienne Lufkin, seasoned private chef and founder of Struesli, combines her love for food, health, and human connection through her recipes. With a background in crafting clean and nutrient-dense meals for clients and her personal struggles with Crohn's Disease and Migraines, Adrienne is passionate about supporting people along their health journeys. Follow Adrienne's brand-building experience, delicious recipes, and adventures with her big, fluffy dogs on Instagram.