Cookie Dough Bark (healthy) - VIRAL Tiktok Recipe

Name: Cookie Dough Bark (healthy) - VIRAL Tiktok Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup almond flour; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 tsp vanilla (optiona); 1 cup dark chocolate chips (divided)

This chocolate chip cookie dough bark is a no bake, simple and delicious recipe. It is gluten free, vegan and low in refined sugar. A quick and easy healthy dessert snack to make in little time and perfect for all those cookie dough lovers.

I think these tiktok trends are becoming a thing in 2024. I have tried quite a few and this recipe is yet another winning one. To be honest, I will be making this every other week to have a healthy sweet treat on hand that is easy to make and store in the freezer. I prefer it frozen rather than fridge cold. I love the crunch the chocolate has when it is frozen.

This viral cookie dough bark recipe is healthy, uses almond flour and is a no bake recipe that is simple and very delicious. The beauty is that you don’t need much time or effort to make it and honestly it is such a healthy and wholesome treat. Customize it to your personal preference and you’ve got a delicious healthy dessert in no time. With summer in full swing not turning on the oven to make quick treats makes we very happy and this recipe hits the spot since I enjoy it frozen.

What is cookie dough?

Cookie dough is basically uncooked cookies. The dough you make before you portion and bake them is the known as cookie dough. Usually cookie dough is made of butter, eggs, sugar, flour and chocolate chips. However the cookie dough is made with healthier ingredients do to create a plant based recipe but also a better for you, wholesome and more nutritious recipe. Today there are many bakeries and cafes that sell raw cookie dough scooped into cups as dessert or you can find cookie dough ice cream and other cookie dough desserts.

What is cookie dough bark?

Cookie dough bark is basically the cookie dough that is spread over a baking tray into a flat layer, topped with melted chocolate and frozen until set, it is then broken into pieces aka bark.

How to make cookie dough healthy?

Cookie dough usually consists of butter, sugar, eggs, flour, chocolate chips. This recipe has been modified to create a more wholesome version of the popular trend, including almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, chocolate and salt. It is simple to make and very delicious not to mention gluten free and vegan.

Why is cookie dough bark trending on Tiktok?

I dont actually know the name of the creator who’s video went viral and I have seen so many videos/versions for this trend since so I have no idea but it is such a simple recipe with only 4 main ingredients and needs very little time not to mention effort or equipment to make which makes it very approachable to make for any level. Did I mention it is healthy? Because it is healthy and very delicious to have in the kitchen as a healthy dessert snack.

Tips and commonly asked questions on making cookie dough:

Can I change the flavor?

The beauty about this recipe is you can make it any flavor you like, I added a little vanilla but that optional you could use almond extract, cardamom, cinnamon or even saffron. I love adding pistachios and rose water to make a middle eastern version.

Is this cookie dough vegan?

This recipe is vegan as we have used maple syrup and a vegan dark chocolate to make the cookie dough bark. You can use any plant based sweetener you prefer – same with the chocolate.

Can I make this recipe nut free?

If you cannot use almond flour or consume any nuts, you can use seed flour or gluten free oat flour however I like to heat treat it aka dry roast it over the pan until lightly colored and you can smell a nutty aroma.

What is the best chocolate to use?

I love using a dar chocolate to make this cookie dough bark, you can use any chocolate you prefer like milk chocolate or white chocolate. You can use a bar and chop it into chunks if you like. I prefer mini chocolate chips.

Why is my cookie dough dry?

If your cookie dough is too dry make sure you have mixed it wet before you add more liquid. I would suggest adding 1/2 tsp more of coconut oil and add as much as needed to create a dough that holds its shape or else the dough will not firm up and will crumble apart.

Why is my cookie dough sticky?

The cookie dough has too much liquid in it, add1 tsp almond flour into the mixture and stir well. Keep adding a little at a time until you have a well combined cookie dough. If you squeeze a bit of the mixture in your hand it should hold its shape.

Why is my cookie dough not setting?

Depending on how thick you made the cookie dough bark it might take time to set. I like to let my cookie dough bark set for at least 2 hours in the freezer. Maybe your freezer is more powerful and you need less time or it is not as powerful and you need more time, it should hold as one giant cookie which will allow you to break it into pieces.

How to spread cookie dough easily?

If you are having trouble spread the cookie dough evenly just roll it between two sheets of baking paper and rolling pin.

What ingredients do you need to make this healthy Cookie dough bark?

To make this cookie dough bark we need almond flour, salt, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and dark chocolate chips.

What equipment do you need to make this healthy Cookie dough bark?

We need a couple of mixing bowls and spoons. I also melt my chocolate in the microwave but you can do it over a double boiler if you feel more comfortable to do it that way. I like set my cookie dough bark on a baking tray lined with baking paper in the freezer before breaking up into pieces.

How to make this healthy Cookie dough bark?

We start by melting half the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl until smooth, I like doing this at 20 second intervals, stirring. In another bowl add the almond flour, salt and stir. Add the vanilla, maple syrup, coconut oil and stir well. The mixture if squeezed in your hand should hold its shape. Mix it by hand if you prefer, transfer the mixture to a lined baking tray and spread the dough out, using your fingers to make an even layer. Top with the melted chocolate and sprinkle sea salt flakes. Place in the freezer for 2 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer and break into pieces. Serve with milk.

Serving and storing this healthy Cookie dough bark?

I love having this bark with milk but you can have it with coffee or tea, in fact enjoy it on its own. The leftovers can be stored in air tight containers in the fridge or freezer. If you like a snap with the cookie dough then store it in the freezer. If you like it softer or a chewy texture then store it in the fridge. It will keep in the freezer for up to 1 month (if it lasts that long) and in the fridge for 1 week. I would no recommend storing it at room temperature as the chocolate may melt and get soft.

Looking for more healthy recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this Cookie dough bake (healthy), you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more fun recipe inspiration.

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