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    Home » Gluten Free » Keto Chocolate Almond Bark

    Published: Dec 14, 2020 by Carolyn

    Keto Chocolate Almond Bark

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    This keto chocolate bark with sea salt and almonds is easy to make and totally addictive. A little bit salty, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot delicious! Low carb and sugar free chocolate almond bark.

    A stack of keto chocolate bark with a bowl of almonds in behind and a teaspoon of sea salt beside it.

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    This keto chocolate bark recipe was first published in 2013. I recently made it again and was completely wowed by how good it is. It’s a tasty low carb dessert that stands the test of time. It’s back on the top of my favorite keto candy recipes!

    I like to refer to this keto almond bark as addictive, but let’s take a closer look, shall we? Because there are good addictions and there are not-so-good addictions. And this one definitely falls into the good addiction category.

    Sugar is addictive. I will venture to say that in the past few decades of nutritional science, this has become indisputable fact. Anyone who has ever tried to break their sugar habit will agree with me, I am sure.

    Now that I’ve broken the habit, I look back and I can see just how addictive sugar really was. Eating something sugary always led to the desire for more sugar. The craving for more sugar. This is a common problem in many people eating a standard American diet. Even a little taste of sugar can trigger that uncontrollable desire.

    Conquering Your Sugar Addiction

    Some people feel you should eschew sweets all together when you go on a keto diet. Whereas others, myself included, feel that having keto sweets allows us to stay on track and stick with the program. Every person has to find their own way through it, their own personal journey. I can’t tell you what’s right for you.

    But for me, being able to have a chocolate treat that is free of sugar and still feels like an indulgence is a powerful antidote.

    Here’s the thing about low carb and sugar-free versions of my old favorites: they taste just as good, sometimes even better, than the originals, but are not nearly so addictive.

    They tend to be much higher in fat, and thus much more filling. And because of the low carb and low sugar content, they don’t kick off that crazy roller coaster of cravings. Sometimes they taste so good that I find myself salivating at the very thought of them and can’t wait to have more, so I suppose that’s a sort of craving. But it’s not quite the same as the serotonin rush brought on by a sugary, carby snack. It’s much more manageable.

    Keto chocolate bark with almonds and sea salt on a wooden cutting board with a bowl of almonds in the background.

    Sweet and Salty Keto Almond Bark

    This keto chocolate bark was inspired by some dark chocolate sea salt almonds that my husband fell in love with. They were most definitely NOT sugar free, so I decided I had to fight fire with fire.

    Keep in mind that this was back in 2013, when good sugar free chocolate that wasn’t loaded with artificial sweeteners wasn’t readily available. So I had to make everything from scratch. I had previously made my own keto sugar free chocolate chips, and I knew that it would make a delicious dark chocolate base for the bark.

    The advantage to making your own keto chocolate is that you really control the ingredients. No commercial additives, no junk, no fillers.

    I also wanted to capture that salty sweet taste for the almonds themselves, so I made a mixture of Swerve Sweetener and some butter, then tossed the almonds in it. After they cooled, they were like salty almond toffee. Delicious on their own and doubly delicious in the bark!

    Pieces of keto chocolate almond bark in a small pile with almonds around it.

    How to make Keto Chocolate Bark

    This is an easy recipe to make, even when creating your own sugar free dark chocolate. You can watch the video in the recipe card for extra tips, but here are some pointers for getting it right:

    • Prep the almonds. Bring the sweetener and butter to a boil and cook it for a few minutes, then add roasted almonds and a bit of sea salt. Spread them out on a pan in a single layer to cool.
    • Make the chocolate mixture. You do need cocoa butter for this keto chocolate bark recipe. It’s the difference between a firm bark at room temperature, and a melty chocolate mess. You can purchase it online and in some health food stores like Whole Foods. I really like this one from Wild Foods because it comes in little discs and is easy to measure out.
    • Use gentle heat. Unsweetened chocolate is finicky and can seize easily. Melt it double boiler style, with a heatproof pan set over a pan of barely simmering water. I like to get my water going over medium heat, but then reduce it to low when I add the chocolate.
    • Coat the almonds. Break up your almonds so they aren’t sticking together, and then add most of them to the chocolate mixture. Keep a handful for the top of the bark so that they show through.
    • Spread out the bark. You can make it thicker or thinner, as you desire, but try to get the almonds in one layer. Sprinkle with a little additional flaked sea salt, if desired.
    • Chill the chocolate bark. Pop the whole sheet pan in the fridge to set the chocolate. If you can fit it in your freezer, it’s even faster!
    • Break it up. Use your hands to break the bark into irregular pieces. Now you’re ready to eat!

    Keto almond bark on a white cake stand with almonds strewn around.

    How to store Keto Chocolate Almond Bark

    This sweet chocolate treat should be fine on the counter for several weeks, assuming you don’t live in a very hot environment. It’s also fine in the fridge for weeks.

    Store it in an airtight covered container for freshness.

    More Delicious Keto Bark Recipes

    • Keto Brownie Bark
    • Keto Peppermint Bark
    • Keto Raspberry Coconut Bark
    • Frozen Cheesecake Bark
    • Keto Cinnamon Praline Bark
    • Keto Vanilla Protein Bark
    A stack of keto chocolate bark with a bowl of almonds in behind and a teaspoon of sea salt beside it.

    Keto Chocolate Almond Bark

    This keto chocolate bark with sea salt and almonds is easy to make and totally addictive. A little bit salty, a little bit sweet, and a whole lot delicious! Low carb and sugar free chocolate almond bark.
    4.46 from 22 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: keto almond bark, keto chocolate bark
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Calories: 162kcal

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup Swerve Brown
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • ¾ cup roasted almonds unsalted
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 oz cocoa butter
    • 1 ½ oz unsweetened chocolate chopped
    • ⅓ cup powdered Swerve Sweetener
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Additional sea salt for sprinkling

    Instructions

    • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the Swerve and butter. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes, watching carefully. Stir in the almonds and sea salt.
    • Spread the almonds out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, breaking up any clumps. Let cool.
    • Set a heatproof bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Combine the cocoa butter and unsweetened chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.
    • Stir in the powdered sweetener, then stir in the cocoa powder, until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Break up the almonds and reserve about one quarter of them. Stir the remaining almonds into the chocolate until well coated. Spread the mixture out onto the same parchment-lined baking sheet, keeping the nuts in a single layer.
    • Sprinkle with the reserved almonds and additional sea salt, if desired. Chill until set, 1 to 2 hours. Use your hands to break into chunks.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Chocolate Almond Bark
    Amount Per Serving (1 ounce (approximately))
    Calories 162 Calories from Fat 130
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 14.4g22%
    Carbohydrates 4.9g2%
    Fiber 2.8g11%
    Protein 3.5g7%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Carmen Moleon says

      March 07, 2023 at 1:31 pm

      I need to make this ,looks amazing and easy to make , what kind of sea salt do you used ?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 07, 2023 at 1:50 pm

        Just flaked sea salt.

        Reply
    2. Allison Keith says

      November 22, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so good! Love this a lot. Great chocolate flavor and good almond crunch.

      Reply
    3. Sun says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      I round Lilly peppermint on clearance $1.24, thought I had a package of chocolate bites at home; turns out I didn’t. Used your from scratch base chocolate recipe, from this recipe; did a quick freeze then topped with melted peppermint bites. Lol…talk about going around the barn to get to where you want to be! Thank you! This has made my husband a very happy man?

      Reply
    4. Denise says

      December 14, 2021 at 4:25 pm

      Can the cocoa butter be replaced with anything else?

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      • Carolyn says

        December 14, 2021 at 5:56 pm

        Not if you want it to be stable at room temp. Cocoa butter is really the only fat that is completely solid at room temp.

        Reply
    5. Carolyn says

      October 01, 2021 at 1:45 am

      5 stars
      I made this; it was delicious. Will be making more net week. I did add more ‘butter’ as I thought it was just way to ‘thick’.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        October 01, 2021 at 3:48 pm

        Good save… that may come down to your cocoa powder brand.

        Reply
    6. Kim says

      January 14, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      I gotta get me some swerve!

      Reply
    7. Katie says

      January 14, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so good and I love that it’s a healthier option!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      January 14, 2021 at 10:50 am

      5 stars
      This is such an easy way to satisfy a sweet tooth but not go overboard. Just a few pieces and I’m one happy lady!

      Reply
    9. Michelle says

      January 09, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      oh my God! decadent!!!
      So much cheaper to make yourself too!

      Reply
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