Granola Bark with Berries
This is like a posh rice crispie square: a healthier, fancier take on one of our childhood favourites! A simple, irresistible treat that combines crunchy granola, creamy peanut butter, and rich dark chocolate, topped with freeze-dried strawberries and pistachios for a beautiful, naturally sweet finish. Perfect for gifting or an afternoon pick-me-up!
Takes 30 minutes
Serves 8
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate 70% or higher (about 1¼ cups)
- 250 g Steve’s Dreamy Granola about 3 cups
- 60 g coconut oil 4 tbsp
- 45 ml maple syrup 3 tbsp
- 120 g crunchy peanut butter 6 tbsp
- 25 g freeze-dried strawberries about ¼ cup
- 40 g shelled pistachios about ⅓ cup
Instructions
Melt the chocolate
- Roughly chop the dark chocolate and melt it using a bain-marie or in short microwave bursts, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
Make the peanut butter mix
- In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over a low heat. Add the peanut butter and maple syrup, stirring until thick, smooth, and glossy.
Combine with granola
- Add the granola to a large mixing bowl. Pour over the warm peanut butter mixture and stir well until all the granola is coated and slightly sticky.
Form the bark base
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the granola mixture evenly over the tray to about 2cm (¾ in) thick.
- Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
Top with chocolate and berries
- Remove from the freezer and pour the melted chocolate evenly over the granola base.
- Roughly chop the pistachios and scatter them over the top along with the freeze-dried strawberries.
Set and slice
- Return to the fridge (or freezer) for 15–20 minutes, until the chocolate has hardened.
- Once firm, break or cut into large rustic chunks.
Storage
- Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.