• Chocolate Bark

    chocolate_barkPerfect for holiday parties and potlucks, this chocolate bark is a favorite of mine. It’s another gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan dessert that doesn’t taste it. And for those with no food restrictions whatsoever? Who can say no to candy, let alone chocolate? See for yourself, try some.

    Chocolate Bark

    3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
    6 tablespoons agave nectar
    2 cups pecans
    ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
    ½ teaspoon cayenne
    ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    3 cups dark chocolate 73%

    1. In a large skillet, heat oil and agave until bubbling
    2. Add pecans and stir until they are well coated, then mix in salt and seasonings
    3. Cook for 4 minutes, then remove pan from heat
    4. Place nuts on a parchment lined baking sheet
    5. Place sheet in a 400° oven and roast for 4 minutes, remove from oven and cool completely
    6. In a separate saucepan over very low heat, melt chocolate
    7. Pour chocolate into a parchment lined 13 x 9 glass dish
    8. Break up the pecans and sprinkle over the chocolate
    9. Using a metal spatula, spread the mixture evenly back and forth to ½ inch thickness
    10. Allow to sit out until set, 1-2 hours
    11. Cut into squares and serve

    “The need is huge for cookbooks for celiacs on limited diets. They will welcome The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook.” – The Providence Journal, http://www.projo.com/

    recipe printed from Elana’s Pantry: http://www.elanaspantry.com/chocolate-bark/