Sweet tooth? No, this chick's got a whole mouth full of sweet teeth.
I'm also a firm believer that every day should end with dessert, and I'm not really willing to budge on that. Life is just too short to not enjoy something sweet after supper...it's one of those little, simple pleasures that brings me a lot of joy.
However, I recognize, of course, that having a full-on dessert splurge every night is a bad idea for many reasons, so I find ways to get my sweets fix without undoing all the hard work I put in at the gym every week. It can be done! Moderation is key!
This Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachios and Cranberries is a great example of a way to do dessert without over-doing dessert. Dark chocolate is a superfood that boosts your mood and is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. It's also good for your heart, brain, and skin! Unfortunately, this doesn't mean you should eat a whole bunch of it every day, but it does mean that the occasional controlled portion can (and should!) be savored :) Again... moderation!
I'm pretty crazy about the way the cranberries in this recipe cut some of the bitterness of the dark chocolate - perfect harmony! Add pistachios for a little crunch and salt-factor...and wow, this bark is pretty spectacular. Good luck trying not to eat it all in one sitting!
Paleo Dark Chocolate Bark with Pistachio and Cranberry
Recipe adapted from brighteyedbaker.com
Ingredients:
1 1/3 cups dark chocolate chips (at least 70%)
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
Directions:
1) Prepare a baking pan by spraying with non-stick spray and lining with parchment paper.
2) Melt chocolate chips in a double-boiler on medium-high heat,
stirring until chocolate is completely melted.
(Although I don't typically trust it, you can also melt your chocolate in the microwave, if need be.
Start with 1 minute on high, then microwave for additional 30-second increments until melted.)
3) Pour melted chocolate into pan and spread the chocolate out evenly using the back of your spoon. Sprinkle on chopped pistachios and dried cranberries.
4) Place in fridge to harden for at least 30 minutes. Remove from fridge, peel bark off parchment paper, and break into pieces.
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