Healthy Chocolate Bark (With Collagen & Probiotics)

Emma Lisa
5 hours ago
12 min read

If glowing skin and a happy, healthy gut is one of your health goals, then whisking up a batch of this delicious Healthy Chocolate Bark (With Collagen & Probiotics) will be sure to delight you. Made sugar-free, dairy-free and infused with superfood goodness, this raw chocolate recipe relies on clean, wholesome ingredients to make the perfect treat for the holidays or anytime you crave a nibble of delicious chocolate. Grab your favourite mixing bowl, a herbal tea and let's mix up a tasty batch together!

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CHOCOLATE RECIPE: Healthy Chocolate Bark (With Collagen & Probiotics) by Eat Nourish Glow

Get ready to nourish! This isn’t your typical chocolate bark loaded with dairy, refined sugar, and processed chocolate. This raw chocolate recipe has had been created for hormone and gut balance. I’ve kept it no-bake and super simple, but swapped in magnesium-rich raw cacao for that deep chocolate flavour, plus coconut oil for a silky melt-in-your-mouth taste that’s completely dairy-free. For sweetness, we're using monk fruit or stevia so it stays blood-sugar-friendly. And because we’re all about glow from the inside out, this bark is boosted with collagen for skin, joints, and radiance, and probiotics to support gut balance and midlife hormone health. It’s a chocolate treat that actually loves you back. Easy to make, deeply nourishing, and packed with functional nutrition with every bite.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

quick & easy: simple wholefood ingredients; no baking, just mix, freeze and savour
naturally sugar-free: sweet with stevia or monk fruit so you can indulge without blood sugar spikes
diabetic & keto-friendly: perfect for diabetics, PCOS, insulin resistance, or low-carb and keto
gut-friendly & hormones: made specifically for happier a tummy and balanced hormones
custom toppings: personalise with your favourite toppings for multiple flavours and tastes

How To Make Healthy Chocolates

Now Sugar, Collagen & Probiotics Chocolates

To make this nourishing, gut-friendly chocolates bark, you only need a handful of simple ingredients that melt together into a rich, glossy chocolate base, no dairy, no refined sugar, no complicated steps. Everything works together to create that classic chocolate snap for a highly nourishing treat you can feel good about enjoying.

What You’ll Need

raw cacao: forms the chocolatey base, naturally rich in magnesium, iron and antioxidants
coconut oil: helps the cacao melt smoothly and set into that perfect “bark” texture
sugar-free sweetener: stevia or monk fruit for sweetness without raising blood sugar
collagen: stirs effortlessly, adding a skin-loving boost without altering the flavour or texture
probiotics: folded in at the end to keep them active, turning your chocolate into a gut-friendly treat
favourite toppings: nuts, seeds, freeze-dried berries, coconut flakes and dried flowers

Once you have these basic ingredients, making healthy homemade chocolate is as simple as melt, whisk, pour, and set. It’s honestly one of the easiest ways to create a nutritionally delicious treat that supports your hormones, gut microbes, glowing skin, and that tastes like pure indulgence.

Why The Ingredients Matter

All of my sugar-free recipes use natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit because they provide nutritious sweetness without the blood sugar spikes or crashes. Using stevia in this raw cacao–based chocolate makes it a perfect option for diabetics like myself, women with PCOS managing insulin resistance, or anyone who wants to watch their sugar intake.

Another start ingredient in this healthy chocolate recipe, is by far raw cacao. It adds so much more than just chocolate flavour. The superfood powder is naturally rich in magnesium, an essential mineral for mood balance, nervous system support, sleep and easing PMS and perimenopausal symptoms. Raw cacao is also a surprisingly good source of iron, which can help support women during menstruation, perimenopause and menopause. Shhh, yes you can think of this healthy chocolate recipe as a superfood disguised as chocolate treat.

Easy, Nourishing & Versatile

What I love most about this chocolate recipe, aside from the health benefits, is just how simple it is to make. You combine a few wholesome ingredients together, melted into a rich, silky chocolate that your freezer "cooks" for you, and you get such a tasty treat for very little effort. And because you’re making it yourself, you have full control with no hidden sugars, no additives, just pure raw cacao, collagen for glowing skin, and probiotics for a happy gut. It’s one of the easiest ways to enjoy something sweet and indulgent while still staying aligned with your health goals.

Dairy-Free & Naturally Allergy-Friendly

This raw chocolate recipe is completely dairy-free, gluten-free and plant-based, making it a healthy choice for anyone with intolerances or those who prefer to avoid dairy. And trust me, once you taste how creamy and decadent dairy-free chocolate can be, you’ll never miss the traditional version.

Dairy-free, Gluten-free & Vegan

This raw chocolate recipe is not only sugar-free, but it is also suitable for those with food allergies who are on a diary-free diet, and for those who prefer to eat plant-based. Made with non-dairy ingredients, you won't believe how delicious dairy-free chocolate truly can taste until you try it.

Can you see why I love making this recipe using raw cacao with all its health benefits? I make it on repeat nearly each week and have a piece when my teenagers stress me out, before bed as a sleep tonic or just because we all deserve a little sweetness here and there, right? I promise once you try it for yourself, you're going to love this guilt-free chocolate recipe as much as I do!

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Making Healthy Raw Chocolates

Healthy Ingredients, Gut-Loving Goodness

This healthy chocolate recipe is dead easy to make and only takes a few minutes to prep and batch cook. Each ingredient serves a specific purpose starting with coconut oil for that satisfying firmness and chocolate bar-like snap. You then combine raw cacao with it's rich, chocolate flavour packed with antioxidants and magnesium with natural sweeteners for that guilt-free sweetness. Let's break down each ingredient so you understand exactly what you're putting into your body and why these wholesome choices make such a difference.

Key Ingredients Used

Nutritionally Intentional Baking

My Healthy Raw Chocolate (With Collagen & Probiotics)Recipe contains zero sugar, making it perfectly safe for diabetics and those following low carb eating plans to support healthy weight. The best part? You'll only need a few basic ingredients plus your favourite collagen and probiotics powders to make it. The base ingredients are readily available, probably already sitting in you kitchen pantry, and are usually quite budget-friendly.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is the super star of this chocolate recipe and forms the base, solidifying the whisked ingredients into a firm chocolate bar. It is a nutrient-dense oil that contains medium-chain fatty acids for natural fat burning and a metabolism boost. Yes, that's right, eating these chocolate bars has more than magnesium and iron health benefits. However, coconut oil is also rich in saturated fats, so use it sparingly. It might not be suitable for your daily cooking if you're managing cholesterol levels. I typically use Aldi's Oh So Natural or Chef's Choice Certified Organic, two clean coconut oil brands that are staples in my clean eating kitchen.

Raw Cacao Powder

Raw cacao is a favourite superfood of mine, and is essentially chocolate in its purest, most healthiest form. The raw cacao powder comes directly from the cacao pod and bean, and is typically unroasted and minimally processed, preserving most of its nutritional value. Raw cacao powder provides antioxidants, iron, calcium, and high levels magnesium. Try a brands like Chef's Choice Raw Organic Cacao or Oh So Natural Raw Cacao by Aldi, and always look for an organically sourced product whenever possible.

Collagen & Probiotics

I've purposefully packed this chocolate recipe with wholefood-based ingredients that work in tandem to support your gut, skin, and hormone health. Each recipe is naturally low in sugar and uses two products (fully optional) that I personally love for helping women feel their best: The Gut Co’s REPAIR {gut + skin} collagen and FEED {gut + immune} powder probiotic powder.

REPAIR {gut + skin} provides collagen peptides to help your skin stay plump and radiant, while also supporting joint health and gut lining integrity.
FEED {gut + immune} probiotic powder is your gut’s best friend, promoting a balanced microbiome to support digestion, hormone balance, and overall wellness.

Blending magnesium-rich raw cacao with the science-backed benefits of probiotics and collagen makes for an extra healthy chocolate recipe that is more than just a guiltless, sugar-free treat. This raw chocolate bark is nutritionally balanced to feed that inner glow and give you a delicious treat.

Stevia Sweetener

Stevia is a natural sugar substitute made from the leaves of the stevia plant, Stevia rebaudiana. It is intensely sweet, far more than conventional table sugar, and can be enjoyed without the carbohydrates, calories, or artificial flavour of other alternative sweeteners. Stevia offers an excellent option for those seeking natural, low-calorie sweetening or who are diabetic like myself. Consider clean brands with all-natural ingredients such as Sweet Leaf Stevia, or try Lakanto’s Monk Fruit another natural sweetener.

Vanilla Extract

Vanilla extract is used in this recipe to help flavour the raw cacao, and creates a delicious dessert-like flavour similar to store-bought chocolate.

Nutritional Toppings

These are some of my favourite toppings to sprinkle on top while the chocolate is still wet before freezing. You can use crushed nuts, various activated seeds, dried or candied fruit, and even edible flower petals such as rose, calendula, corn flower and more.

Ready to make a batch? Combining these healthy ingredients together creates a surprisingly delicious chocolate biscuit recipe that is perfect for chocolate lovers who want to maintain healthy weight through the holidays or any time. Once you try this festive recipe, I reckon you'll become just as hooked as myself and my family and friends!

Raw Chocolate Ingredients

Delicious No-Bake Chocolate Bark

Easy To Make Sugar-free, Superfood Recipe

This raw chocolate recipe (one of a few I make on repeat) has become an essential staple in my kitchen, especially around the holidays when I'm making edible gifts for family and friends. I love making custom batches featuring toppings to make several flavours just from one batch of chocolate.

Healthy Chocolate Bark Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup coconut oil, organic
1/2 cup raw almond butter, runny type, organic
3 tbsp Chef's Choice Raw Organic Cacao, organic
3 drops stevia liquid or your favourite sweetener to taste
1 scoop FEED {gut + skin} or your favourite probiotics blend
1 scoop REPAIR {gut + skin} or your favourite collagen peptides
1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
TOPPINGS: coconut flakes, edible petals, nuts and nut butter, seeds etc

Cooking Instructions

Add the coconut oil to a microwavable bowl or small sauce pan. Heat enough to melt the oil into a liquid, usually 30-60 seconds in the microwave or 2-3 minutes on the stove. Once melted, stir in all the remaining ingredients (except toppings). Spoon a small amount of the mixture onto a lined baking tray and top with your favourite toppings such as dried fruit, nuts, seeds or a drizzle of nut butter. Freeze for 1 hour to harden, then enjoy a small square.

Nutrition & Serving

Per Serving (12–14 pieces): Calories: 198–232 | Protein: 2g | Fibre: 1g | Fat: 21–24g | Net Carbs: <1g

WARNING: just because this recipe is "healthy" and sugar-free, doesn't mean you can go crazy on serving portions. One or two bite-sized pieces is a proper portion, although I will warn you, this recipe it so good it may be a struggle just to stick to only small piece!

Recipe Alternatives

Easy Toppings & Swaps

Want to mix it up? This chocolate bark recipe can be made to your tastes and dietary needs. For instance, you can easily swap out almond butter for raw peanut butter or even cashew for a totally different flavour. Add a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder to make homemade protein bars that are extra filling and a high-protein dessert or snack. Sprinkle on some cacao nibs, nuts, or seeds for that nutty crunch. Sweeten with monk fruit or allulose if you like. Easy, flexible, and totally delicious!

Topping Ideas

Mix and match your toppings or fold them into the mixture to make fresh new recipes from the same recipe base, try these ideas:

chopped nuts like toasted almond flakes, pecans, pistachios, or crushed walnuts
crunchy cacao nibs, roasted coconut flakes, dried chili flakes or puffed quinoa
dried fruit like candied orange or ginger, chopped dates, cranberries, figs and goji berries
edible flowers like calendula, cornflower, lavender, pansies and dried rose petals
seeds such as hemp, pumpkin, toasted sesame or salted sunflower

The toppings are really the fun part, in my opinion, and mean that you can make one batch of chocolate and decorate them many different ways for a new and exciting assortment box every time.

How To Store Raw Chocolates

Important Temperature Note

These raw chocolates are made with coconut oil, making them sensitive to temperature. They will begin to soften and melt if left at room temperature for more than 10-15 minutes, especially in our warm Aussie climate. Coconut oil melts at around 76°F (24°C), so I highly recommend that you keep them chilled until you're ready to enjoy one. Follow these storage tips to keep them perfectly firm:

Freezer Storage (Best Option)

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. The freezer keeps them solid and gives you that satisfying chilled snap and crunch with every bite. This is my preferred method which means they're always ready when a chocolate craving strikes, especially at that time of the month.

Refrigerator Storage

I recommend that you keep the raw chocolates in a sealed container in the fridge for no more than 7-10 days. The chocolates will stay firm, but can soften slightly faster than those frozen and kept in the freezer. It is also important to note, make sure the container you use is fully airtight so the raw chocolates don't absorb any fridge odours. Trust me on this one, I learned it the hard way so you don't have to make the same mistake and take a bite of a garlic flavoured chocolate.

Serving Tip

Planning to share these at holiday gatherings, a BBQ party, or potluck? It is always best to transport them in a cooler with ice packs to maintain their firm texture during travel. Keep the container sealed and chilled until the moment you're ready to serve. If you'll entertaining for an extended period, consider keeping the cooler nearby and only putting out small batches at a time, replenishing as needed. This way, your beautiful chocolate creations stay perfectly intact and impressive-looking throughout the entire event.

For my Aussie readers, if you taking these to outdoor gatherings, you are definitely going to want to serve them on a chilled plate or platter that's been in the freezer for 15-20 minutes beforehand. This extra step helps keep them firm just a bit longer while guests are enjoying them. Trust me, there's nothing more disappointing than watching your gorgeous homemade chocolates turn into a melted mess. A little extra planning goes a long way!

Nutritionist Note

Making your own healthy chocolates at home allows you to choose high-quality ingredients and avoid unwanted additives or hidden sugars often found in commercially produced chocolate. While this sugar-free chocolate recipe is healthier than store-bought chocolates, it's still important to be mindful of your consumption. Chocolate, even the healthy versions, contain calories and fat that can quickly add up. Enjoy a sensible serving to satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard.

If you really enjoy sugar-free recipes... stick around with a cup of peppermint tea and browse this blog for more sugar-free nutrition and my healthy clean eating guides. And if you make these healthy chocolates I'd love to know and what toppings you come up with in your kitchen. Tell me in the comments, hit the chat button to send me an update or come join our Facebook Community and share your photos.

Healthy + happiness,

Emma Lisa xx

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Favourite Chocolate Bark Ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sugar-free chocolate healthier?

Yes, particularly when you prepare it yourself using clean, whole ingredients. Most commercial sugar-free products use fillers or artificial sweeteners that can still impact blood sugar or disrupt hormones, gut health, and cause headaches. Homemade versions let you control exactly what enters your body.

Can I use honey or maple syrup instead of stevia?

Honey and maple syrup can easily be swapped in the recipe, however they still contain sugar. If you're following strict no-sugar diet or diabetic meal plan guidelines, stick to the monk fruit, stevia, or try erythritol, a sugar alcohol used in baking.

Will this coconut oil-based chocolate harden like real chocolate?

Yes, but it does need to be kept cool. If you use coconut oil or cacao butter and store it in the fridge, it firms up beautifully. I like to keep mine in the freezer for a chilled chocolate bite now and again, but the fridge is just fine. Store the chocolate biscuits in a sealed container so they don't absorb any ridge smells and keep as fresh as possible.

How long does raw chocolate last?

Stored in an airtight jar in the fridge, the homemade biscuits should last about 7–10 days. You can also freeze portions if you’re meal-prepping or want to avoid late-night temptation.

Can I eat sugar-free chocolate biscuits on a weight loss plan?

Absolutely, if you use this recipe. When made correctly, sugar-free chocolate is a smart treat that fits into balanced, low-sugar or even keto-friendly plans. Just portion it out mindfully, and use them when you feel temptation beckon.