This Healthy Peppermint Bark is the answer to true bliss. It’s gluten-free, vegetarian, free of refined sugar and just right for the keto diet!
Are you ready to fall in love with a peppermint bark recipe?
Because this is that peppermint bark recipe.
You have to admit, delicious, minty, pieces of chocolatey goodness are hard to resist snacking on. And oh, so popular at holiday time. Or, any time of year when there is a party happening! My kids request it whenever a sweet treat is mentioned. And because it's simple to throw together, I happily make it. Not to mention, it's one of my best-loved indulgences, too.
Making your own healthy peppermint bark is super, super easy. Let's look at the ingredients for the bark, shall we? Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract are the ingredients that make up this scrumptious goodie. Yep, that is it! I guarantee this clean-eating, minty delight is going to become your new favorite. Hands down.
Oh - and, if you have kiddos (or pretty much anyone else who lives with you), you will put a smile on their face when you tell them you're making some healthy peppermint bark.
How To Make Vegan and Non-Dairy
To make this delicious yet healthy peppermint bark vegan and non-dairy, switch out the Greek yogurt in both the dark chocolate layer and the white layer for a plant-based yogurt. Try a coconut-based product or a soy variety. The taste is still deliciously rich and heavenly, too!
What Is The Best Cocoa Powder To Buy?
When buying cocoa powder for any recipe, the best one is unsweetened and all-natural, just like the cocoa I used in this healthy peppermint bark. The darker the better, as the health benefits are proven. Dark chocolate is full of antioxidants. If you are looking to make another recipe with unsweetened cocoa powder, try a heartwarming cup of homemade hot chocolate!
How To Store
Keep your supply of healthy peppermint bark in the freezer and take it out just a few minutes before you want to enjoy it. But, I will let you know that a tray of this sweet and minty delicacy disappears very fast!
I can pretty well guarantee this exquisite treat will be quickly enjoyed by guests and family, but if you do have some left at the end of the evening, you can store the leftovers for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
MORE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE SWEET TREATS
At holiday time, there can never be too many sweet treats around the house for company and family to nibble on. I have a few favorites that my family insists on for Christmas and football playoffs season (and all year long, to be honest!).
- $850 Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- 3 Ingredient Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
- Dark Chocolate Covered Coconut Bites
- Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Raw Edible Cookie Dough Bites
- Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Healthy Peppermint Bark
Equipment
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Ingredients
For the Dark Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups full fat Greek yogurt
- ½ cup pure maple syrup divided
- 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
For the White Peppermint Layer:
- 2 cups full fat Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup divided
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- To make the dark chocolate layer, in a medium mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of greek yogurt, the dark cocoa powder, ½ cup pure maple syrup, and 1 ½ teaspoon peppermint extract. Stir to combine.
- Spread the chocolate mixture out onto a rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper.
- Transfer to freezer, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- To make the white layer, in a medium mixing bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups plain greek yogurt, remaining ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract, abd ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Spread the white layer over the frozen chocolate layer, and return the baking sheet to the freezer.
- Freeze for 3-4 hours, or until solid. Freezing overnight works well, too.
- When completely frozen, break into bite-size portions using your hands.
- Store in the freezer in an air-tight container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
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Sue
Can I use fat free Greek yogurt? Also can I sub in granulated or brown sugar?
Samuel
Lacey,
How is your peppermint bark to the touch? Mine is sticky and also immediately melts in your hands forcing me to keep it in the freezer. Is there something I am doing wrong?
- Samuel
Lacey Baier
Nope, you did it right. I keep mine in the freezer for that reason - it's the way it is supposed to be 🙂
Patricia V
So easy and pepperminty good! Love it! Will be making yearly. Thanks for this easy and yummy recipe.
Hannah
What size pan do you use? 9x13?
Dustin
peppermint is such a good flavor 🙂
Aranessa Olson
Thank you for sharing this gem Lacey! My husband and I made a huge batch to give as gifts to our friends and family this year. It was a lot of fun to make and "test". Even better was how much everyone liked it! We now have a favorite holiday treat to make and share 🙂
Lacey Baier
Yes! That is so awesome, Aranessa. We LOVE this recipe, too, and I'm so happy you and your family enjoyed it this holiday season. 🙂
Diane Schuller
I've seen these so many times and have had people gift me some but I've never made them. Sheesh, I never knew they were so easy. I'm going to make some tomorrow morning! Thank you.
Lacey Baier
I know, huh - like crazy easy to do! And so yummy. 🙂
lindsey
After this is made, does it have to stay refrigerated?
Lacey Baier
I leave it in the fridge to keep it nice and hard. Leaving it out, it will soften but I've actually never tried leaving it out longer than a short time.
Debbie @ PinkTexasChick
I just had some Ghirardelli peppermint bark for the first time and then I made it my mission to make some. I'm going to try your recipe this weekend. Thanks! 🙂
Lacey Baier
I hope you enjoyed it, Debbie! That sounds great 🙂