Easy Keto Peppermint Bark

Made with just a few key ingredients, this keto peppermint bark recipe is easy to make and flat-out delicious!

Enjoy a fun classic treat that is made keto-friendly by using sugar-free, low-carb ingredients.

The best part is that each serving of this chocolate bark has only 0.5 net carbs, making it a great choice for anyone on a keto diet. Consider it your free peppermint bark option.

You can now enjoy homemade peppermint bark that’s perfect for this time of the year.

It really is an amazing holiday treat that will keep your blood sugar intake low, allowing you to still enjoy the health benefits of being in ketosis.

All the while keeping your childhood memories of the holidays intact. Winning!

Easy Keto Peppermint Bark

This sugar-free peppermint bark recipe can and should be enjoyed all year since it’s low in carbs, but it is especially nice during the holiday season.

One bite of this low-carb peppermint bark and it’s guaranteed to get you in the mood for the holidays.

Do you know what else is great about this recipe? It’s so much lower in carbs compared to its high-carb counterpart, which clocks in at a whopping 18 grams per serving!

Thankfully, you can enjoy this easy peppermint bark recipe minus the crazy sugar spike.

I love sharing this keto version with family and friends because it makes the perfect little Christmas candy gift. 

Did I mention that it only uses four simple ingredients? Yup, I told you it was an easy one.

Ingredients You’ll Need To Make Keto-Friendly Peppermint Bark 

The following are the ingredients you’ll need for this popular recipe: Please note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

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• Sugar-free chocolate chips  I like Lily’s chocolate best
• Palm shortening  I prefer the Nutiva brand
• Peppermint extract
• Sugar-free peppermint candy (topping)

Best Sugar-Free Chocolate Chips

When it comes to choosing which chocolate chips to use in this peppermint bark recipe, I personally love Lily’s semi-sweet chocolate chips for their lovely chocolate flavor and melting point.

If you prefer a more intense chocolate flavor, you could also use Lily’s dark chocolate chips. Either one works beautifully and gives consistent results.

But if you can’t get your hands on Lily’s chocolate, you can also use Hershey’s sugar-free chocolate chips. However, in this case, the chocolate flavor is not rich. 

Another nice sugar-free option is ChocZero’s Dark Chocolate Sugar-free Chips. As you can see, you have several options that will keep the carbs low enough for you to enjoy them.

Are Sugar-Free Peppermint Candies Keto?

The good news is that you can find sugar-free peppermint candies easily at your local supermarket, and they are low in calories and have zero carbs.

So go ahead and enjoy crushed peppermint candy as a topping on your bark recipe for the perfect sweet treat.

How To Make Keto Peppermint Bark

Making homemade keto-friendly peppermint bark the first time is pretty straightforward. I’ll walk you through the steps to ensure you have the same great results.

First, you will need to melt your sugar-free chocolate chips. I love Lily’s chocolate, but I’ll share some other brands you can also use below.

You can simply melt your chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring each time, or on the stovetop over a double boiler set to medium-high heat.

Then, it’s time to add a couple of tablespoons of palm shortening. This will give it stability and allow you to keep the bark at room temperature without it melting.

You could swap the palm shortening for refined coconut oil, but if you go this route, you will need to store the bark in the refrigerator. 

If you go the coconut oil route, be sure to use refined coconut oil since it has a neutral taste and doesn’t compete with the peppermint flavor.

Next, add all the peppermint extract and give the chocolate mixture a good stir. Pour the prepared chocolate over a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet or baking pan.

When spreading the chocolate, aim for an 8×8 square size.

You don’t want to spread the mixture the entire size of the cookie sheet pan; otherwise, it will be too thin. 

Once the chocolate mixture has been spread evenly, sprinkle the crushed sugar-free mint candy over the entire surface or the bark.

Finally, place your bark in the freezer for 15 minutes to set faster.

Once the bark has chilled and hardened, use a check knife to cut the bark up into about 32 pieces to serve immediately, or wrap them in cellophane for gift-giving.

Store at room temperature in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. You can also freeze this keto bark for up to two months and defrost it in the fridge overnight.

Note that this recipe doubles easily, so stock up on ingredients and make them as gifts.

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