This Salted Pecan Dark Chocolate Bark is not only simple to make and delicious, but it's also low carb, keto, vegan and gluten free! Made with just three easy to find, wholesome ingredients.
Disclaimer: I was compensated by Now Foods to create this recipe. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise!
I am so crazy excited for the holidays this year! I mean, I always love this time of year but this is the first one in our new house and I can't wait.
We still have a ton of renovations to do, but for now I am just thrilled to be here to celebrate.
I mean, I am not looking forward to living through all of those renovations, I am just looking at the bigger picture and keeping my eye on the prize. It's not easy...
One of my favorite things to do this year is to plan out all of the goodies I am baking to give to friends and family as gifts. Besides my typical Christmas cookies that I make every year, I will also add my Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies, my classic Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies and now this Salted Pecan Dark Chocolate Bark!
All of these would be even more yummy with some Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate, Apple Chai Latte, Eggnog Latte and definitely some Spiked Apple Cider.
Also, my cookbooks are both on sale now and would make a great gift! The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook and The Greek Yogurt Cookbook are both the lowest prices I have seen!
Why You Should Make This Salted Pecan Chocolate Bark
As many of you know I have been eating low carb lately and I feel great. Hopefully it will help with my intestinal condition by eating lots of healthy fats and watching my carbohydrate intake.
At first, I started off eating low carb and high fat in order to prevent an intestinal blockage from happening again, but I also have gained a ton of energy and I just feel great.
My diet consists of lots of fresh vegetables and moderate amounts of protein (which isn't too different than what I normally eat) but I am really focusing on adding lots of healthy fats to my daily routine.
The best part of a low carb diet is that you don't feel deprived. Well, that is, if you follow it correctly.
If you want a treat, then go for it. Just make a low carb one, like this salted pecan chocolate bark.
With all of the treats that we have in our houses, offices and basically ALL over this time of year, I try to make healthier options so that I can also indulge. Deprivation is not a good idea EVER, especially during the holidays.
I am always prepared with some type of low carb sweet treat in my refrigerator or even freezer so that I am not tempted to eat any of the non-low carb foods that are all around me.
This bark is gluten free, grain free, low carb, sugar free and super easy to make. You can even prepare it within 20 minutes, pop it in the freezer and break it up hours later.
I love anything that simplifies my life! This chocolate bark is so ridiculously easy to make, the hardest part is waiting for it to harden!
Recipe Ingredients
- Sugar free chocolate chips - Lily's chocolate chips are always my first choice to use in my sugar free treats and desserts. If you aren't sugar free or low carb, then you can use whatever chocolate you'd like.
- Coconut oil - I use refined coconut oil which has very little coconut taste (Yes, I know it's not a popular opinion but I don't like the taste of coconut!) The only issue is that refined coconut oil has less antioxidants and vitamins than the virgin coconut oil (as well as a higher smoke points which is good to remember for baked goods) so if you like the taste of coconut, then you can easily use virgin coconut oil. You can also use butter if you don't have coconut oil in your house. Obviously if wouldn't be vegan anymore if that is important to you, but it would still taste creamy and delicious.
- Pecans - I like to use the already chopped pecans to make life easier. They are delicious to snack on and use for all of your holiday baking. You can also use whatever nuts you'd like too. I've made them with almonds, sliced cashews and macadamia nuts!
How To Make This Salted Pecan Chocolate Bark
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small saucepan, stirring continuously. Add pecans and mix well.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pour chocolate pecan mixture onto parchment and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with salt and place in the freezer for at least a half hour to harden.
- Break into pieces and enjoy! I told you it was so easy to make.
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Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies from Lauren Kelly Nutrition
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Low Carb Salted Pecan Dark Chocolate Bark
Ingredients
- 9 ounces sugar free chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup Now Foods Raw Pecans
- coarse salt
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil using a double boiler or directly in a saucepan over a medium heat, making sure to stir constantly.
- Add pecans and mix well.
- Line baking tray with parchment paper. Pour chocolate- pecan mixture onto parchment and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with salt and place in the freezer for at least a half hour to harden.
- Break into pieces. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Richa Gupta
I would like to have few of those right now!
Kim Beaulieu
Want. Need. Must have!!! I'm a sucker for bark.
lauren.kelly
Me too, Kim!!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
This would be perfect for gift giving!
lauren.kelly
I agree 🙂
Leia
I love simple, easy recipes! Especially ones o don’t have to feel guilty about eating!
lauren.kelly
Thank you! I agree 🙂
Megan @ Megunprocessed
Yesssss! This is my kind of treat!
Megan
I'm all for quick and easy gift ideas and this looks like a great one!
alyssa | everydaymaven
Pecans are my fav and love that this is low carb!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Looks great!!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet
Perfect! I'm doing keto right now to lose a few pounds before heading further into the indulgent Christmas season, lol 🙂 This bark is right up my alley!
melissa king
Seriously just FOUR ingredients? How awesome!!
lauren.kelly
Seriously EASY!
Taylor Kiser
This is my kind of low carb treat! So yum!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I really don't think I would be able to stop eating this! Looks wonderful, Lauren!
lauren.kelly
It's definitely addictive!!
Milena | Craft Beering
I love dark chocolate and this is a gorgeous way to gift it around the holidays! I will keep most of the three batches I am planning on making for me though:)
lauren.kelly
You don't need to share 😉
Paula - bell'alimento
I'm a sucker for all things with pecans! These are perfect for homemade holiday gift giving.
lauren.kelly
I agree 🙂 And thank you!
ashley
This would make great holiday gifts!
lauren.kelly
I sure would love to get this! 🙂