Keto Chocolate Bark Three Ways: Almond Joy, Orange, & Peppermint!
Keto chocolate bark is a wonderful and festive treat to share with family and friends.
Ready for a simple keto chocolate bark recipe with three crowd-pleasing variations?
Regardless of your sweet cravings, you’ll love this keto chocolate bark recipe in any of our three flavors: Almond Joy, Orange Hazelnut, and Peppermint – they’re all SO good!
Choose classic Peppermint Bark if you’re a sucker for the sweet minty crunch of a Christmas candy cane. Or if you love the winning combination of coconut and almond, heavenly Almond Joy is sure to be your bestie. Have a sophisticated palate? Orange Hazelnut not only looks beautiful with bright bursts of orange rind, but the taste is also pretty momentous!
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Our basic recipe allows for easy customization.
One of the coolest things about our keto chocolate bark is that you can use our basic recipe as a platform to experiment with your own custom holiday bark creations. The sky is the limit when it comes to fun and unique combos that would work fabulously together.
I bet you already have most of the ingredients to make this keto chocolate bark on hand!
The basic recipe is made up of eight fairly common keto pantry items. In fact, the only thing that I didn’t already have available was the unsweetened Baker’s chocolate. Get creative with the toppings and add-ins.
Brave chocolatiers have gone as far as to add sugar-free gummy candies, keto marshmallows, rosemary, and even bacon. Duh—I suppose the latter is a keto no-brainer!!
Keto Chocolate Bark, 3 Ways
yield: 16 SERVINGS
prep time: 20 MINUTES
cook time: 5 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
A festive and low-carb chocolate bark recipe with three simple and delicious variations.
Ingredients
Cream Layer (for all bark variations):
- 5 tablespoons block cream cheese (brought to room temperature)
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil
- 6 tablespoons keto confectioners sweetener
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract (if you're not using a variation, then use add an additional 1/8 teaspoon)
Chocolate Layer (for all bark variations):
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate bar
- 3 tablespoons keto granular sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Variation #1, Classic Peppermint Bark:
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 tablespoons sugar free peppermint candy, crushed (used for topping)
Variation #2, Almond Joy:
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons coconut flakes, unsweetened (used for topping and in cream layer if desired)
- 3 tablespoons roasted almonds, crushed (used for topping)
Variation #3, Orange Hazelnut:
- 1/4 teaspoon pure orange extract
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange rind (used in cream layer)
- 3 tablespoons hazelnuts pieces (used for topping)
Directions
1
Cover a sheet pan with parchment paper. Use coconut oil to lightly grease the parchment paper.
2
To make the cream layer:
Using an electric mixer, blend together cream cheese (at room temperature), coconut oil (also at room temperature), powdered keto sweetener, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and then set aside.
Important note: Depending on the variation you choose, in this step, you will add the additional extract and any cream layer mix-ins (if applicable).
3
To make the chocolate layer:
Heat a double boiler over medium to medium-high heat. Add chocolate baking squares, butter, and coconut oil to the double boiler bowl. Whisk continuously until all items are fully melted and combined. Add the keto granular sweetener. Continue whisking for a minute or two until the sweetener has completely dissolved. Turn off the heat. Then add heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract, whisking until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4
To assemble:
Now comes the fun part! Grab the cream mixture and scoop it onto your prepared parchment paper. Spread the mixture (as evenly as possible) using a spatula into approximately a 12x12-inch square.
5
Using a spoon or small ladle, pour the chocolate mixture over the top of the cream layer. It doesn't have to be perfect. You can choose to completely cover the cream layer until nothing is showing or you can leave areas of white by pouring stripes, a basketweave, or zigzags. If desired, you can use a butter knife to drag through the two layers, creating a bit of a swirly or zigzag pattern. There really are no rules. No matter what you do, it will look and taste fabulous!
6
Topping time! Assuming you've chosen a variation, sprinkle your topping onto the chocolate layer. You can use as much or as little as you like. If necessary, give the pan a little shake or softly press your hand on your topping layer to ensure all the goodies will stick in place.
7
Pop the pan onto a flat surface in your freezer for one hour. This should allow enough time for your bark to be fully set.
8
Remove the bark from the freezer. Using a large chef's knife, cut into desired shapes and sizes. You can also break it into pieces with your hands.
9
Store in an airtight container in the freezer. These are best enjoyed straight from the freezer as they will soften at room temperature. Enjoy!
Additional Notes
Nutrition Information for Varieties:
- Peppermint: 100 Calories | 10.7g Fat | 8.1g Total Carbs | 0.4g Fiber | 0.1g Sugar | 7.5g Sugar Alcohols | 0.6g Protein | 0.2g Net Carbs
- Almond Joy: 112 Calories | 12.1g Fat | 6.8g Total Carbs | 0.4g Fiber | 0.2g Sugar | 5.6g Sugar Alcohols | 0.9g Protein | 0.4g Net Carbs
- Orange Hazelnut: 105 Calories | 11.5g Fat | 6.6g Total Carbs | 0.4g Fiber | 0.2g Sugar | 5.6g Sugar Alcohols | 0.8g Protein | 0.4g Net Carbs
Nutrition Information
Yield: 16 servings, Serving Size: 1/16 of bark sheet
Amount Per Serving:
96 Calories | 10.7g Fat | 6.2g Total Carbs | 0.4g Fiber | 0.1g Sugar | 5.6g Sugar Alcohol | 0.6g Protein | 0.2g Net Carbs
Tips for making the best keto chocolate bark:
- If you don’t own a double boiler, simply stack a metal or glass bowl on top of a saucepan. Be sure the bowl fits nicely and snugly. Put 1 to 2 inches of water in the bottom pan. Heat the pan on medium to medium-high heat. Make sure that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water when it’s inserted into the pan. Now you’re ready to rock and roll!
- You can also just melt the chocolate layer together in a small saucepan over low heat. Just watch it very closely to make sure it doesn’t burn!
- When spreading your layers onto the parchment paper, don’t try to be a perfectionist. Once the toppings are on and the bark is cut, it will look beautiful. I promise!
- For the best eating experience, I highly recommend munching on your bark straight out of the freezer. When brought to room temperature, the bark will soften and lose the hard, classic texture of traditional chocolate bark.
- Buy sugar-free peppermint candies online or look for them at your local grocery store in the sugar-free candy section. You might even be able to find sugar-free candy canes at the Dollar Store! Just note that many would consider these dirty keto based on the ingredients in some of these candies.
Score! A thumbs up from our picky eater!
Hmmm… Suddenly our freezer is getting a whole lot of action!
Here’s what my Hip sidekick Emily had to say about this chocolate keto bark:
“Yum! This was so fun to make! I love chocolate bark, especially around the holidays. I’ve definitely been missing it since starting keto. The Almond Joy flavor is my favorite! I think next time I might try an almond espresso flavor. Like the recipe says, the bark does get soft at room temperature, so keep this tasty treat in the freezer!”
Try this Keto French Toast Casserole next!
Yummmm!! Want to try the Almond Joy version!
Hi Rosanne! The Almond Joy is super delicious… and the coconut in the cream layer really fancies it up.😍 Can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
What kind of sugar free peppermint candy did you use?
Hi Michelle! My local dollar store sells sugar-free peppermint candies which is the best deal but you can also buy sugar-free candy canes on Amazon from the Diabeticfriendly storefront. Enjoy the recipe and happy holidays!
Oh, thank you so much. I’m actually heading to my Dollar Tree today, so I will check there!
You betcha! I hope they have them in stock for you!
Any suggestions If I only have swerve or stevia sugar can I still make this? 😊
Yes! The Swerve should work fine!
So great when we find recipes for candies that we are craving
PERFECT! Hope you love these, Donna!
So do I use the vanilla extract twice and peppermint
Yes! You will use vanilla in both layers and then add the peppermint for variation. Enjoy!
Those look great!
Hope you enjoy them! 😋
What type of variation could you make to include bacon
Hi Peggy. Chopped cooked bacon could maybe be added after the chocolate as a topping instead of candy or nuts. Hope this helps❤
Could you use Truvia for the sweetener
Hi Teresa! You can use any keto-friendly sweetener you prefer.