Chocolate Nut Fruit Bark with Janet

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar and higher in antioxidants.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and lower in calories.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit reduces sugar content and adds moisture.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted oats

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted oats provide fiber and a crunch without added sugar.

Melt semi-sweet baker's chocolate in the microwave for 40 seconds, checking frequently to avoid scorching.

Melt cream cheese chocolate in the microwave separately, also for 40 seconds, checking frequently.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Pour the melted semi-sweet chocolate onto the parchment paper in a checkerboard pattern.

Pour the melted cream cheese chocolate onto the parchment paper in a checkerboard pattern, alternating with the semi-sweet chocolate.

Use a knife to marbleize the two chocolates together by running it back and forth.

While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle craisins and almonds on top, pressing them down gently.

Add a sprinkle of Mandarin rind or orange rind on top for flavor.

Place the baking sheet in the fridge to solidify for about 15 minutes.

Once solidified, break the chocolate into random shards of desired size.

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