Pumpkin Seed-Goji Berry Dark Chocolate Bark

Grain free. Gluten free. Dairy free option. 

This recipe is a perfect way to make your own "candy-like" dessert at home. Dark chocolate bark is super simple to make and does not require an oven or a stove top.  It only takes about 10 minutes of your time and you can customize this recipe to meet your taste buds.  For example, instead of pumpkin seeds and goji berries try: shredded coconut, chopped almonds, walnuts, or macadamia nuts or some craisins.  I like this combination because pumpkin seeds and goji berries are super-foods that are packed with additional antioxidants - always a good thing:) Enjoy...

Pumpkin Seed Goji Berry Dark Chocolate Bark (PRINT RECIPE)
Makes 10-12 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup dark chocolate chips or 1 (8-ounce) dark chocolate bar (70% or higher)
      or vegan chocolate chips/carob chips
3 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
3 tablespoons go-ji berries
¼ -½ teaspoon coarse sea salt (optional – for a salty-sweet taste)

Directions:

1. If you are using a chocolate bar, chop it into coarse pieces before you begin.
2. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper and set aside.
3. Place chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar into a microwave bowl and microwave for 30 seconds.
4. Remove from the bowl from the microwave, stir well, then place back into microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
5. Remove again, stir well and if there are still chunks, continue to microwave in 30 second increments. Stir each time because sometimes, just by stirring the chunks will suddenly melt.  TIP: This is a simple method for tempering chocolate. You do not want to overheat it in the microwave though, so be sure to stir each time.
6. Pour melted chocolate onto parchment paper or silicone mat and use a spatula to spread it out into a thin layer, about 1/8 inch thick. It can be a huge circle, a square shape or any shape really – totally up to you. The melted chocolate will not cover the entire pan, so don’t worry about that.
7. Evenly sprinkle chocolate with pumpkin seeds and goji berries. Add salt if desired.
8. Place in fridge to harden for 15-20 minutes.
9. Once completely hardened, take a chef knife to chop large pieces of “dark chocolate bark”.
10. Store at room temperature and enjoy!

Let me know what you think and what your favorite combinations are!
~Billie