Date Caramel Brownie Bark

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Date Caramel Brownie Bark

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Ingredients

  • For the Brownie Base:
  • 1 scoop (30g) chocolate whey or vegan protein powder
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • For the Date Caramel Layer:
  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in warm water (10 minutes)
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • For the Toppings:
  • 2 tbsp roasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp mini dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp melted dark chocolate (for drizzle)

    Directions

    1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a round or square pan with parchment paper.
    2. Make Brownie Base: Mix protein powder, cocoa powder, almond flour, baking powder, maple syrup, almond milk, and egg until smooth. Spread into the pan in a thin layer. Bake 12–15 minutes, then cool.
    3. Make Date Caramel: Blend soaked dates, nut butter, almond milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
    4. Assemble Bark: Spread date caramel evenly over the cooled brownie base. Top with peanuts and mini chocolate chips.
    5. Drizzle & Chill: Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top. Chill in the fridge for 1 hour until firm.
    6. Slice: Cut into rustic bark-style wedges or squares and enjoy.

    Tips for Meal prep

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

    Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.

    Swap peanuts for almonds or cashews for variety.

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