Name: Sugar-Free Chocolate Date Bark Recipe (4 Ingredients!)
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 2 cups (ca. 300g) dried dates ((pit-free, with no added sugars)); 3 tbsp sugar-free peanut butter; 2 bars sugar-free chocolate ((1 milk chocolate & 1 white chocolate)); 1/3 cup heavy cream

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If there's one thing I always keep in my freezer for a quick pick-me-up, it's a stash of these sugar-free date barks. With just four ingredients, a simple process, and a perfectly sweet yet balanced flavor, they've become an absolute must-have in our sugar-free household.

A closeup shot of a square-shaped sugar-free chocolate date bark.

Finding satisfying sweet snacks can be tricky when you're cutting back on sugar or transitioning to a sugar-free lifestyle. Cravings don't just disappear-we all want that little energy boost or moment of indulgence now and then. That's where these chocolate date barks come to the rescue.

All you need are four ingredients: dried dates (preferably pre-pitted), sugar-free chocolate, sugar-free peanut butter, and heavy cream. That's it!

Stacked sugar-free chocolate date barks on a small plate, with a jar or peanut butter in the background, side view.

For the chocolate, I love and recommend Torras. If it's not available where you live (quite common outside Europe), just use any quality sugar-free chocolate. To strike the perfect flavor balance, I suggest combining milk chocolate with white chocolate. That said, I've also made these with just milk chocolate-or even just dark chocolate-and they still turn out delicious. In fact, depending on your taste, one of those variations might even become your favorite. Personally, I keep coming back to the milk-and-white combo.

And here's a fun tip: experiment with flavored chocolates! A touch of salted caramel or another twist can pair beautifully with peanut butter, adding that little something extra.

A top-down view of a round small plate with peanut butter with a spoon.

I usually rely on a food processor for this recipe-it makes the dates uniform and finely chopped in no time. But don't worry if you don't own one: you can chop the dates with a knife or even use the traditional method of pressing them flat on parchment paper. It works, but I find the food processor so much faster and easier that I never went back.

Step-By-Step Instructions

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Remove pits from the dates (if applicable). Then, cut each date in half and place them in a food processor with a blade attachment.

A process shot with blended dates in a processor.

Pulse until finely chopped (up to 1 minute).

A process shot with blended dates mixed with peanut butter.

Mix the chopped dates with peanut butter using a spoon.

A process shot with a date bark mass in a baking dish.

Line a medium-large container (I use a baking dish) with parchment paper and spread the date mixture evenly. Finish by pressing it lightly to remove any gaps and create a level surface.

A process shot with chocolate pieces in a pot with heavy cream.

In a sauce pan, add the chocolate pieces and heavy cream and melt over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. (You can microwave it all to speed up the process, but I don't use this method due to potential health risks.)

Chocolate being poured over a mass of dates and peanut butter.

Pour the melted chocolate over the date mixture and spread evenly with a spoon.

A process shot with a rectangular baking dish with sugar-free date barks.

Transfer the container to the freezer and freeze until firm (at least two hours).

A top-down view of a plate with sugar-free date barks of different shapes and sizes.

Once set, cut into bite-sized pieces and store in the fridge for an easy grab-and-go sweet snack.

NB: Don't store this snack at room temperature or it'll soften. It's always adviced to keep it in the freezer until it's time for a healthy snack.

Sugar-free chocolate date bark pieces stacked in a round plate, side view.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Date Bark Recipe (4 Ingredients!)

This Sugar-Free Chocolate Date Bark is the easiest no-bake treat you'll make all year! With just 4 simple ingredients-sugar-free chocolate, creamy peanut butter, naturally sweet dates, and heavy cream-you can create a delicious frozen dessert that tastes indulgent but contains zero added sugar. Perfect for family-friendly snacking, these chocolate peanut butter date bark pieces are ready in minutes and store beautifully in the freezer.

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Prep Time 30

Freezing 2

Total Time 2 30

Course Snack

Servings 30 pieces

Equipment

Food processor (can be skipped when chopping manually)

Ingredients

2 cups (ca. 300g) dried dates (pit-free, with no added sugars)
3 tablespoon sugar-free peanut butter
2 bars sugar-free chocolate (1 milk chocolate & 1 white chocolate)
⅓ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Cut each date in half and place them in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse until finely chopped (about 1 minute).
Transfer the chopped dates to a bowl and mix with the peanut butter using a spoon until well combined.
Line a medium or large container (such as a baking dish) with parchment paper and spread the date mixture evenly inside. Press it down lightly to remove any gaps and create a level surface.
In a saucepan, combine the chocolate pieces and heavy cream. Melt over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Alternatively, microwave in short intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted.
Pour the melted chocolate over the date mixture and spread evenly with a spoon. Transfer the container to the freezer and freeze until firm (at least 2 hours).
Once set, cut into bite-sized pieces and store in the refrigerator for an easy grab-and-go sweet snack.

Notes

Store in the freezer until serving to avoid softening/melting.
Experiment with different chocolate flavors, and feel free to skip the white chocolate for a more intense flavor.
Chop the dates manually if no food processor's available.

Keyword dates bark, sugar-free snack