Keto Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Bark with Pumpkin Seeds and Coconut
Thin, crunchy keto dark chocolate bark topped with roasted pumpkin seeds and coconut. No sugar added. Easy steps, fast set, big snap. Great for Halloween trays and gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 20 thin shards 1x
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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9 oz (255 g) sugar free dark chocolate, chopped or chips
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1 tbsp (14 g) coconut oil or cocoa butter
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1/3 cup (45 g) roasted pumpkin seeds, unsalted
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1/3 cup (25 g) unsweetened coconut flakes or chips
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Pinch flaky sea salt
Optional (pick any)
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp chili powder or a tiny pinch cayenne
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1 tsp orange zest
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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3–5 drops liquid stevia, to taste
Instructions
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Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.
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Toast pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add coconut. Toast 1–2 minutes more until lightly golden. Move to a plate to cool.
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Melt chocolate with coconut oil. Use short microwave bursts, stirring each time, or a bowl set over barely simmering water. Keep heat gentle.
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Stir in your chosen spice, zest, or vanilla. Taste. Add a few drops of stevia if you want it sweeter.
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Pour chocolate onto the lined sheet. Spread thin, about 1/8 inch (3 mm).
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Sprinkle pumpkin seeds and coconut over the top. Press very lightly so they stick. Add a pinch of flaky salt.
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Chill 15–25 minutes until firm. Break into shards. Store in an airtight tin.
Notes
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For a glossy snap that holds at room temp, temper the chocolate: melt 3/4 of it until warm and smooth, remove from heat, stir in the remaining 1/4 until cooler, then warm slightly to working temp and spread.
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Swap ideas: sunflower seeds or hemp hearts for the pumpkin seeds. Sesame seeds for the coconut.
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If your chocolate feels too thick, add another 1 tsp coconut oil.
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Keep toppings light so the bark stays thin and crisp.
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Storage: room temp (tempered) up to 2 weeks, fridge 2–3 weeks, freezer 2–3 months. Place parchment between layers.
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Allergies: pumpkin seeds are nut free. Coconut may be flagged as a tree nut in some places. Skip coconut if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Shard
- Calories: 110 Sugar 0 g Sodium 30 mg Fat 10 g Saturated Fat 6 g Unsaturated Fat 4 g Trans Fat 0 g Carbohydrates 8 g Fiber 5 g Protein 3 g Cholesterol 0 mg