High-Protein Cinnamon Chili Chocolate Bark

Recipe By Matthew Maida

Satisfying your sweet tooth just got a major upgrade! This High-Protein Cinnamon Chili Chocolate Bark combines rich dark chocolate with a warming kick of cinnamon, subtle chili heat, and tart dried cherries. Made with Mellow Chocolate Pronativ, each serving packs 10g of protein and just 2g of sugar. It’s the ultimate make-ahead, macro-friendly sweet treat to keep stocked in your fridge whenever cravings strike!

Yield
9 servings
Serving Size
About 2 large pieces
Nutrition *
184
Calories
10g
Protein
11g
Fat
26g
Carbs
2g
Sugar
*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ingredients

Featured Ingredient

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Mellow Chocolate Protein Powder
  • 3 scoops Mellow Chocolate Pronativ
  • 12oz dark chocolate chips, melted (we use Lily’s No Sugar Added Dark Chocolate)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup dried cherries (unsweetened if you prefer)
  • Crushed red pepper (to taste)
  • Flaky sea salt (to taste)

Directions

  1. Melt your dark chocolate chips. Once melted, add the Mellow Chocolate Pronativ, chili powder, cinnamon, and dried cherries, mixing well until completely combined.
  2. Pour the mixture onto a large sheet pan lined with parchment paper, and spread if needed until the mixture is about ¼ inch thick.
  3. Sprinkle crushed red pepper and flaky sea salt evenly over the top to taste. Place in the fridge and let set for at least 3 hours.
  4. Once the chocolate is completely hard, break the bark into large chunks and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Meet Matthew Maida

Hi, I’m Matthew! I’m a Buffalo, NY native and part of the Pronativ team. I spent a few incredible years living in Italy, where I fell in love with the magic of simple, high-quality ingredients. The kitchen is my happy place—I’m always cooking up new ideas and putting a creative spin on high-protein recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat!

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