Peppermint Bark is a delicious holiday go-to. Now imagine a version that’s still super festive and full of chocolatey-peppermint goodness, but for only a fraction of the calories, sugar and saturated fat. Consider this creation your dream come true. Enjoy!

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Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark is a delicious holiday go-to. Now imagine a version that’s still super festive and full of chocolatey-peppermint goodness, but for only a fraction of the calories, sugar and saturated fat.
Servings: 16 pieces
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal, not “puffed” rice cereal
  • 1 to 2 small drops of peppermint extract
  • 2 tablespoons crushed candy canes, about 2 to 3 mini candy canes

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or saucepan on the stovetop over low heat. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave by heating for 15 to 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and velvety.
  • Add 1 drop peppermint extract to melted chocolate and mix well (taste and add a second small drop if you would like a stronger peppermint flavor).  Add the cereal into the melted chocolate and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle crushed candy cane pieces evenly on top and place baking sheet into the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Once it’s cool, cut it into bars or break it into irregular pieces and place them on a festive serving tray.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 120Carbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 12g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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