Chocolate Bark is the perfect Holiday treat, but this White Chocolate Matcha Bark is truly something special. First of all, it's simply gorgeous, but with its sugar free option, it's so healthy, you'll feel great gifting and eating it during the holidays and you'll want to make it year round as well.

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Who wouldn't want to serve and give (and receive) this lovely matcha bark during the holiday season? It's a sweet, crunchy easy snack that will be loved by all.

Of course you can make it using regular white chocolate, but it's easily done either vegan or low-carb, or both, making it a super healthy treat that you can make during the holiday season for guilt-free snacking and healthier gifting.

No need to gain a bunch of weight or have sugar crashes over the holidays anymore.

Healthy eating can be easy and delicious and you don't need to eat a bunch of sugar to enjoy the holidays!

What Is Matcha?

“Matcha” literally means “powdered tea” in Japanese. Matcha tea is special since it is made by mixing the powder into water, instead of brewing it like traditional teas.

However, the matcha plant (Camellia sinensis) is also special since it's grown mainly in Japan and is grown in the shade for three weeks and contains high amounts of chlorophyll.

It is a traditional tea that was consumed by Monks to improve mental clarity. It has caffeine, but is rich in l-theanine for a calming effect.

Benefits of Matcha

In this post on the benefits of matcha, you can read a lot more information, but here are some of the great qualities of matcha green tea. It's

high in antioxidants
calming
helps with focus
high in fiber
removes toxins
aids in burning calories
increases energy
and more

This matcha bark is much more than a pretty sweet treat. It's pretty good for you too!

How To Make This Bark

Making this white chocolate matcha bark couldn't be easier and you only need five ingredients!

Place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Break the white chocolate into pieces. Place in bowl, add the oil (Photos 1 & 2)

Place on top of a double boiler and heat over simmering water until melted.
Add the matcha powder and stir to combine (Photo 3)

Using a spatula, spread the chocolate mixture onto the parchment (Photo 4)
Cool.
Sprinkle with coconut and cranberries (Photos 5 & 6)
Place in the fridge until hardened. Remove from fridge and break the bark into large pieces

Recipe Notes and Substitutions

As written, the recipe is sugar free and keto, but not dairy free. For a dairy free and keto bark, use these White Chocolate Chips as the base.
Avoiding caffeine? Try this decaf matcha powder.
For AIP, use my White Chocolate Chips recipe using an on-plan sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.

Ingredients

10.5 ounces white chocolate chips
1 teaspoon matcha powder
1 teaspoon coconut oil
3 tablespoons dried cranberries
3 tablespoons dried shredded coconut
dash salt

Instructions

Place parchment paper on a baking sheet.
Break the white chocolate into a medium glass bowl Add the coconut oil.
Place on top of a double boiler and heat over simmering water until melted.
Alternatively, place oil and chocolate in the microwave and cook for 90 seconds. Heat for 30 seconds at a time (stirring after every 30 second period) until it's completely melted.
Once chocolate is melted, add matcha powder and stir to combine.
Using a spatula, spread the chocolate mixture onto the parchment.
Cool at room temperature for approximately 5 minutes.
Sprinkle grated coconut and cranberries on top while the bark is still very soft.
Place in the fridge for an hour, or until completely firm. Remove from fridge and break the bark into large pieces as desired.

Notes

This bark can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or you can freeze it for up to 3 months; longer if frozen in freezer containers with air removed.
The amount of white chocolate in the recipe is 10.5 ounces which is also 300 grams.
As written, the recipe is sugar free and keto, but not dairy free. For a dairy-free and keto bark, use these White Chocolate Chips as the base.
For a vegan bark that isn't low carb, this bar is great.
Avoiding caffeine? Try this decaf matcha powder.
For AIP, these White Chocolate Chips can work using an on plan sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and preparation methods. Optional ingredients are not included. Net carbs are typically calculated by subtracting fiber and sugar alcohols (such as erythritol) from total carbohydrates. This information should not be relied upon for medical or nutritional purposes.