• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicone baking mat.

  Split the dates (do not cut right through) in half-length wise and arrange in a rectangle, 4 dates wide and 6 dates long (around 5×7-inches) on top of the parchment paper.

  Arrange dates cut side down: The dates will stick together more this way and won’t stick to your hands. Flatten the cut dates with your hand, so that they open up and are flat as possible.

  They should touch and overlap a little so that they stick together to create a solid base for when you add the next layers on top.

  Spoon the tahini over the dates and sprinkle with the chopped almonds.

Chocolate Drizzle

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave at 50% power with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, drizzle the chocolate over the tahini layer until everything is covered. Make sure to cover all the gaps and create as smooth a layer as possible using a spoon or spatula.

  Garnish with a pinch of salt and leave to set in the freezer for at least an hour until firm and set. Cut or break into 16-20 or more smaller pieces to serve.

  Stored in an airtight container will last 1-2 weeks in the fridge or the freezer for up to 2months.

Tips For Best Results

• These helpful tips will ensure this viral date bark becomes one of your go-to healthy dessert recipes.

  Don’t use regular dates: They are pretty dry and won’t stick together. Fresh, soft dates will stick very well together.

  To spread the chocolate: You don’t have to drown your date bark in chocolate to create a solid chocolate layer. Instead, drizzle it all over and then use a small spatula to gently spread it. Some exposed nuts are fine.

  To make peanut butter drippy: Warm it up quickly in the microwave or on the stove in a small pot, stirring constantly. Be careful not to heat too long because it will actually start cooking and thickening.

  Don’t skip coconut oil: It’s the secret to giving melted chocolate a smooth, shiny finish and speeds up the hardening process. It also thins the chocolate and makes it easier to spread out.

  Berries on top: Create a fruit-and-nut chocolate date bark by adding dried blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, chopped dried pineapple or raisins.

  Other chocolate: Swap the rich taste of dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate or a mix.

  Other nuts for topping: Mix and match chopped almonds, cashews, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts or pecans.

  Other toppings: Add another layer of flavor with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, or add a citrusy burst with orange or lemon zest.