Vegan Cranberry Crunch Bark is a healthier, holiday-themed version of a crunch bar. It's a great gift or a festive snack.
One of my favorite things about cooking is cooking for other people. It's so fun to create delicious food that friends and family can enjoy.
Food can be cooked from the heart, which makes it an extra special gift, especially around the holidays. And the fun, festive winter flavors make all holiday foods taste that much better.
Let's be real: cranberry crunch bars > plain crunch bars. Add a touch of orange juice and zest, and WOW you've got yourself a delicious, holiday-themed chocolate bar. Let's jump in!
Ingredient Notes
This Vegan Cranberry Crunch Bars recipe only has four ingredients!
- Vegan Dark Chocolate: You have a couple chocolate options. If you want a truly sugar-free crunch bark, you should select a 100% cacao bar. But in my experience, chocolate with such a high percent cacao is SO bitter. When I choose to indulge in treats like this Vegan Cranberry Crunch Bark, I pick a vegan chocolate that is slightly sweetened. I like Enjoy Life or Hu.
- Puffed Grain: You also have a few options for your grain. For a larger crunch use something like puffed rice or millet. I prefer puffed millet, since store-bought puffed rice usually has added ingredients. For a smaller crunch use puffed amaranth. Amaranth is significantly smaller than rice or millet, but still gives that crunch bar texture. You can buy any one of these grains online.
- Minced Cranberries: Fresh cranberries are in season in the fall and winter, so it's the perfect time to grab some and use in this recipe.
- Orange Zest: zest of a regular or blood orange is great. If you don't have a grater, slice off the skin of the orange and then mince it into fine pieces.
How to make Vegan Cranberry Crunch Bark
Step 1. Line a container or baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2. In a microwave-safe dish, heat the chocolate on 50% power. Stir every 30-60 seconds to avoid burning the chocolate.
Step 3. When the chocolate is melted, stir in the puffed grain, cranberries, and orange zest.
Step 4. Pour the chocolate mixture into the parchment-lined container. Smooth out the top of the chocolate to create an even layer.
Step 5. Refrigerate for at least one hour, until the chocolate is hardened. Break into chunks and enjoy!
Storage
Since this Vegan Cranberry Crunch Bark has fresh fruit, it's best practice to store it in the fridge. This will prevent the cranberries and orange from going bad.
If you plan to eat all of the bark within a few days, you can store it at room temperature. Just watch for melting!
Recipe Prayer
Thank you God for seasonal foods that help us lean in to the true meaning of the holidays. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Vegan Cranberry Crunch Bark
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces Vegan Dark Chocolate
- 1 Cup Puffed Millet or Puffed Rice or Puffed Amaranth
- ¼ Cup + 2 Tablespoons Minced Cranberries
- 1 Teaspoon Orange Zest
Instructions
- Line a container or baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe dish, heat the chocolate on 50% power. Stir every 30-60 seconds to avoid burning the chocolate.
- When the chocolate is melted, stir in the puffed grain, cranberries, and orange zest.
- Pour the chocolate mixture into the parchment-lined container. Smooth out the top of the chocolate to create an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour, until the chocolate is hardened. Break into chunks and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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