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    Gastronotherapy » Recipes » Chocolate

    Vegan Peppermint Bark

    Published: Nov 29, 2021 · Modified: Nov 17, 2022 by MaryAnne · 4 Comments

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    Vegan peppermint bark is the perfect holiday treat or homemade gift. It's easy, healthy, just 3 ingredients, and ready in 15 minutes.

    vegan peppermint bark cut into squares and arranged on parchment paper.

    I love making vegan peppermint bark this time of year - it's so simple, with just 3 ingredients, and it doesn't require any cooking or baking.

    Not only is this a healthy vegan Christmas candy, but it's also allergy-free (dairy-free/nut-free/gluten-free), and it makes a beautiful and festive gift with the chocolate swirls and crushed peppermint candies.

    Serve it on a holiday platter, along with chocolate covered pecans, old fashioned peanut butter balls, and cardamom shortbread cookies.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐️ Why This Bark is the Best
    • 🍫 Ingredient Notes
    • ⏲️ Variations & Substitutions
    • 🔪 How To Make Vegan Peppermint Bark
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips
    • 💬 Frequently Asked Questions
    • 🍪 Related Recipes
    • Vegan Peppermint Bark Recipe

    ⭐️ Why This Bark is the Best

    • Quick & easy with just 3 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes
    • Minty candy canes are crushed on top of snappy dark chocolate and rich white chocolate for the perfect vegan Christmas chocolate
    • Kid-friendly activity and/or treat
    • Healthy snack that's naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, with anti-oxidants from dark chocolate (psst, be sure to try this chocolate pecan bark with rosemary)
    • Makes a beautiful homemade holiday gift - fill up your favorite holiday tin, or place vegan bark into a cellophane bag and tie with a beautiful ribbon.
    • No special equipment needed
    • Freezer-friendly recipe

    🍫 Ingredient Notes

    bark ingredients arranged on a table.
    • Vegan dark chocolate chips - One of my favorite brands for vegan dark chocolate is Guittard. They make 60% dark chocolate chips that are delicious and also melt well for recipes like this.
    • Vegan white chocolate - Vegan white chocolate can be harder to find, but most whole food stores carry at least one brand, and Amazon carries several brands as well.
    • Candy canes - Use your favorite brand of candy canes or peppermint candies.

    ⏲️ Variations & Substitutions

    • Candy dust. Crush your peppermint candies until you get what is essentially candy dust, and sprinkle that on top of your melted chocolate.
    • Use milk chocolate in place of one of the chocolates (if you aren't a strict vegan).
    • All white chocolate. You can make this vegan chocolate bark using all white chocolate.
    • Layered bark - when the dark chocolate is almost set up (but still wet), add white chocolate and spread with a spoon or spatula.
    • Use all dark chocolate. For an even healthier peppermint bark, use all dark chocolate.
    peppermint bark placed in a holiday gift box.

    🔪 How To Make Vegan Peppermint Bark

    *See recipe card below for printable instructions.

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring with a rubber spatula after each increment.

    Repeat this process until chocolate is almost completely melted. When it's at this stage, continue to stir until all of the chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.

    Bowls of melted white chocolate and melted dark chocolate arranged on a table.

    Repeat the same process with the white chocolate, placing white chocolate in a bowl and heating it in the microwave, stirring frequently. When white chocolate is completely melted and smooth, set it aside.

    small plastic bag with candy canes and a rolling pin.
    crushed candy canes with rolling pin.

    Pour dark chocolate onto baking sheet and spread evenly with an offset spatula or back of a large spoon. Drizzle white chocolate all over dark chocolate. Working quickly, use a knife to make pretty swirls throughout chocolate.

    Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and press lightly with a spatula or back of spoon to adhere.

    Crushed candy canes sprinkled onto melted chocolate on a baking sheet.
    melted white chocolate and peppermint candies swirled on top of dark chocolate.

    Freeze until hardened, about 5-10 minutes. Break into pieces (customize this to your preferred size) and serve.

    white hand picking up piece of peppermint bark.

    👩🏼‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • Boost the peppermint flavor. Add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract (a little bit goes a long way) for an extra pop of peppermint flavor.
    • To crush candy canes/peppermint candies, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
    • Use an offset spatula or knife to easily spread chocolate into swirls.
    • Use high-quality chocolate. Since this bark only contains 3 ingredients, using good chocolate matters.
    • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. It does not need to be refrigerated.
    • How to freeze: Wrap in foil and place into a freezer bag. You can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, place in fridge overnight.
    • Makes an excellent gift. Place in a holiday tin or cellophane bag with a ribbon, and give it to your friends and family as a homemade holiday gift.

    💬 Frequently Asked Questions

    Is peppermint bark vegan?

    The short answer is: it doesn't have to be! The Williams-Sonoma bark (and other store-bought versions) are not made vegan. And you can easily make this recipe using non-vegan dark and white chocolate.

    How do you make dairy free peppermint bark?

    Using a microwave, melt dark chocolate, then white chocolate, and set aside.
    Pour dark chocolate onto baking sheet and spread evenly with an offset spatula. Drizzle white chocolate all over dark chocolate. Use a knife to make swirls throughout chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and press lightly with a spatula or back of spoon to adhere.

    Are candy canes vegan?

    Yes, they are made primarily of sugar and corn syrup and do not contain dairy or animal products.

    🍪 Related Recipes

    • Chocolate Pecan Bark with Rosemary
    • Chewy Old Fashioned Ginger Snap Cookies
    • Chocolate Covered Pecans (2-ingredients)
    • Fudgy Vegan Truffles

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    vegan peppermint bark cut into squares and arranged on parchment paper.

    Vegan Peppermint Bark Recipe

    Author: MaryAnne
    Vegan peppermint bark is the perfect holiday treat or homemade gift. It's easy, healthy, just 3 ingredients, and ready in 15 minutes.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 pieces
    Calories 125 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 ounces vegan dark chocolate chips
    • 4 ounces vegan white chocolate, coarsely chopped
    • 4 candy canes, coarsely crushed

    Instructions
     

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Place dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring with a rubber spatula after each increment. Repeat this process until chocolate is almost completely melted. When it's at this stage, continue to stir until all of the chocolate is completely melted. Set aside.
    • Repeat the same process with the white chocolate, placing white chocolate in a bowl and heating it in the microwave, stirring frequently. When white chocolate is completely melted and smooth, set it aside.
    • Pour dark chocolate onto baking sheet and spread evenly with an offset spatula or back of a large spoon. Drizzle white chocolate all over dark chocolate. Working quickly, use a knife to make pretty swirls throughout chocolate.
    • Sprinkle with crushed candy canes and press lightly with a spatula or back of spoon to adhere.
    • Freeze until hardened, about 5-10 minutes. Break into pieces (customize this to your preferred size) and serve.

    Notes

    • Boost the peppermint flavor. Add ½ teaspoon of peppermint extract (a little bit goes a long way) for an extra pop of peppermint flavor.
    • To crush candy canes/peppermint candies, place them in a sealed plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin.
    • Use an offset spatula or knife to easily spread chocolate into swirls.
    • Use high-quality chocolate. Since this bark only contains 3 ingredients, using good chocolate matters.
    • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
    • How to freeze: Wrap in foil and place into a freezer bag. You can store it in the freezer for up to 2 months.
    • Makes an excellent gift. Place bark in a holiday tin or cellophane bag with a ribbon, and give it to your friends and family as a homemade gift.
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 23mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jessica

      December 18, 2021 at 9:28 am

      5 stars
      This was so easy, and was a huge hit with my daughter's holiday party at school. Definitely making more for holiday gifts!

      Reply
      • Gastronotherapy

        December 18, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        So happy to hear that it was a hit, Jessica! I love giving this bark for holiday gifts!

        Reply
    2. Barb Haner

      November 25, 2022 at 10:57 am

      5 stars
      I discovered this recipe last holiday season and made a batch. Thinking of Xmas giving this year I am going to make another batch and add it to the gifts I am giving friends. It will be such a nice addition to a gift.

      Reply
      • MaryAnne

        November 25, 2022 at 12:55 pm

        That is a great idea, and I hope your friends love it! Thanks for leaving a review! 😍

        Reply

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