An indulgent yet healthy Christmas treat of dark chocolate topped with goji berries, pistachios and coconut.
Christmas Prep!
The decorations and lights are going up in our towns and everyone I know has already made some inroads into their shopping....so is it acceptable to start posting Christmas recipes yet?! Of course it is.
There's nothing wrong with a little forward planning when it comes to the festive season!
In fact, if you want to get ahead with some of the Christmas Day meal prep then you might want to check out the recipes in my Get Ahead Christmas Recipes section!
Live Well For Less
But as much fun as Christmas is, it can also be a very expensive for most families.
Along with the presents and toys we can get caught up in buying mountains of foods, much of which will end up going to waste.
As part of their Live Well For Less campaign, Sainsbury's have asked us food bloggers to come up with ideas for using up leftover ingredients.
Superfood Chocolate Bark
I chose chocolate as I always seem to have half used bars of chocolate in my cupboard and I decided to make a Superfood Chocolate Bark.
Chocolate Bark is one of my favourite things to make at Christmas. You can add so many different toppings to it and looks impressive enough to pull out when you have guests visiting.
It also makes a great edible gift, like these Rocky Road Bites. Simply package it up nicely in a jar or a box and finish with some Christmas ribbon.
This year I've decided to make my bark "super". I already know December is going to be a month long indulgence so I might as well try to sneak in some goodness where I can.
I used goji berries, pistachio nuts and desiccated coconut in my recipe and the chocolate is 70% cocoa, packing this treat full of antioxidants to keep us happy and healthy for the festive period!
Do you have more ideas on how to use up leftover chocolate? I'd love to hear them.
If you enjoyed this recipe, then you might also like:
Mince Pie Rocky Road
Another fantastic Christmas Recipe that uses up your leftover Mince Pies!
If you liked my Superfood Chocolate Bark recipe, then please do leave me a comment and a star rating below. You can also share your pictures with me on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
Superfood Chocolate Bark
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 3 mins
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Cuisine: Christmas
Description
An indulgent yet healthy Christmas treat of dark chocolate bark topped with goji berries, pistachios and coconut
Ingredients
- 200g dark chocolate
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pistachios (shelled and halved)
- 2 tbsp goji berries
- 1 tbsp desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Line a dish with baking parchment. I used an 8x8in dish but you can use a smaller or bigger one depending on how thick or thin you want your bark to be.
- Sit a heat proof bowl in a pan of boiling water over a medium heat. Break the chocolate into small pieces, add to the bowl and stir continuously until it has all melted. Add the vanilla and mix well.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the parchment lined dish. Top with the pistachios, goji berries and coconut.
- Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has set.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
**DISCLAIMER** I was asked by Sainsbury's to create a recipe for inclusion in their Christmas Leftovers roundup and was compensated for my time spent doing so.
Francis says
Have been making up batches of this as gifts for my girlfriends. So pretty and looks really impressive too. Obviously making a bit extra for myself too! ;0
Janis says
So beautiful I make this year round and not just for Christmas and makes a really thoughtful gift. Great idea.
Margaret Mendoza says
What type of chipset do you buy markets or else were
Ashley says
Hi,
Do you use dried goji berries? Do you soak them or anything before adding to the mixture?
Thanks
Ciara Attwell says
Yes I use dried and no I don't soak them!
martin says
Looks AMAZING. I get a little queezy when I eat some types of goji berries. I think there is a wide range of quality with most superfoods, try and find some high quality goji berries for something like this, worth spending a little more for the best.
Ciara Attwell says
Absolutely Martin. I totally agree!
Mel says
Yum, it looks absolutely divine! Perfect homemade gift! #FoodYearLinkup
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Mel. It would certainly make a great edible gift!
Charlotte Oates says
Hi Ciara, I just wanted to let you know about a new monthly linky that I've just set up. The theme this month is christmas and new year (it changes each month). I'd love it if you'd come and join in. It's at myrecipebook.co.uk/news/fbc-whats-on-December-2014/ if you'd like to take a look.
Thanks
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Charlotte I will definitely check it out!
Charlotte Oates says
Thanks for linking up
Ciara Attwell says
My pleasure! I love the idea of the Christmas recipe link up.
Honest mum says
This is SO my kind of treat, bar the nuts (weeping here) I would love this, in fact can you start an e-shop and I'd order direct. I love your blog, your recipes and images are always wonderful, off to add you to my blog roll! Thanks so much for linking up to #tastytuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you so much Vicki. You are always so kind and complimentary xx
Over a Cuppa says
This looks so pretty and a great way to use up dark chocolate. I end up with lots of bit of dark chocolate too, I used a few squares in stew to deepen the flavour and makes a really glossy sauce. I also add it to hot custard for instant chocolate custard and serve with bananas. #TastyTuesdays
Ciara Attwell says
Oh wow you have some great ideas for using up chocolate. I keep meaning to try some in a chilli. Its supposed to be amazing!
Alison says
This is so pretty and would make a great gift.
Ciara Attwell says
Yes, packaged up nice and pretty it would be a lovely gift!
Rebecca U says
Perfection! Have pinned for later. Its right up my street #tastytuesday
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Rebecca I hope you enjoy it!
Megan - Truly Madly Kids says
Great idea! I love the idea of something sweet but with a bit of goodness too! Nice, festive recipe
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Megan. I'm all about sneaking in some goodness to my treats!!
Potty Mouthed Mummy says
Love the idea of making chocolate bark - this looks fab! x
Ciara Attwell says
Thank you. It's definitely worth trying!
Emma says
Looks delicious! Peppermint bark is on my to do list for Christmas. There's never any leftover chocolate in this house though!
Ciara Attwell says
Lol! That's what everyone is saying to me. I think I just buy so much of the stuff I always have half used bars in the cupboard!
Vicki Montague says
What? Left over chocolate??!! That certainly doesn't exist in this house!! Looks like a yummy bark though!
Ciara Attwell says
Ha ha! I think I just buy too much!
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
This chocolate bark is so pretty and I love that it's so simple to make AND it's rocking some awesome super-foods 🙂 Pinned!
Ciara Attwell says
Thanks Ceara!
Charlotte Oates says
Yum!!
The problem is I'd want to eat all of it and then it probably wouldn't be so healthy 🙂
I've not seen you writing for sainsbury's before, have you just joined their bloggers network?
Ciara Attwell says
That's why I use high % cocoa chocolate. Its healthy but I can't eat a whole lot of it!! I joined their bloggers network a few months ago and have a done a few posts for them since then.