12.15.22 | Food and Fitness

Cherry Nut Bark

The possibilities for making chocolate bark are endless. Try this variation, or swap out the ingredients for dark chocolate, dried cranberries and almonds. (Serves 6)

Cherry Nut Bark Ingredients

  • 4 oz. bittersweet chocolate
  • 1/4 c dried cherries, chopped
  • 1/4 c pecans, chopped

Directions

Put a piece of waxed paper on a 6-inch plate. Chop chocolate and place in a microwavable dish. Microwave on high for about a minute. Chocolate might not look melted, but it will be. Stir. Spread chocolate on waxed paper. Top with cherries and pecans and press in. Refrigerate. When cool, cut into 6 pieces.

Amount per serving: 148 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 0 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrates, 2 g dietary fiber, 12 g sugars, and 2 g protein 

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