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Viral Date Bark with a Tahini Twist

Avatar photoTamar Genger MA, RD • Feb 9, 2025
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Viral Date Bark with a Tahini Twist

This viral date bark is the perfect mix of chewy, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness. Naturally sweetened with dates, it’s balanced with dark chocolate and a creamy nut or seed butter layer. For extra protein, we’re adding PBfit, and for an elegant twist, you can swap peanut butter for tahini and use pistachios or almonds instead of peanuts. Keep it in the freezer for the best texture and flavor!

Viral Date Bark with a Tahini Twist

Viral Date Bark with a Tahini Twist

Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
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Servings

10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 12 large Medjool dates pitted and halved
  • ½ cup peanut butter or ¼ cup tahini + ¼ cup PBfit for a thicker consistency
  • ¼ cup whole peanuts or pistachios/almonds for a nutty upgrade
  • 6 ounces very dark chocolate 85% or higher, melted

Instructions

  • Prepare the Base: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Split open and flatten the dates onto the sheet, pressing them together to create a solid base.
  • Add the Creamy Layer: Spread peanut butter (or the tahini-PBfit mix) evenly over the dates.
  • Sprinkle & Coat: Scatter nuts on top, gently pressing them into the peanut butter/tahini layer.
  • Drizzle with Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate over everything, smoothing it with a spatula so it fully coats the bark. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
  • Freeze & Enjoy: Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes until firm. Break into pieces and enjoy straight from the freezer for the best texture!
  • Tip: The contrast of frozen dates and creamy nut butter with snappy dark chocolate makes this treat irresistible. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months (if it lasts that long!).
Category: RecipesDesserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli
Diets: Dairy FreePareve
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About Tamar Genger MA, RD

Tamar is the Executive Editor of JamieGeller.com.  She is the mother of three amazing children, a registered dietitian, nutrition educator, and major foodie!!  Always on the search for the best of everything and often found in the kitchen cooking up new healthy foods, Tamar loves to travel with her family and visits kosher restaurants wherever she goes. Although she loves the sights, she spends more time talking about the restaurants and food she ate! As a mom and a nutritionist, Tamar tries to balance her passion for healthy cooking with her insatiable desire for chocolate!Tamar is the mastermind behind Fresh Families, Jamie Geller’s healthy, family-friendly meal plan. 

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