# Vegan Superfood Chocolates This Homemade Dark Chocolate Bark is a Healthy Way to Satisfy a Craving By M | Published 2015-10-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-bark References: [hellonatural.co](http://hellonatural.co/crunchy-dark-chocolate-bark-vegan-gluten-free/) & [hellonatural.co](http://hellonatural.co) For those looking for a healthy candy alternative, this homemade [dark chocolate bark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites) is a great wholesome alternative filled with natural minerals and antioxidants. Better yet, this DIY bark is free of refined sugars and also vegan. While dark chocolate might have a more bitter taste than its milk counterpart, it is conveniently good for you and filled with [rich antioxidants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites). This chocolate bark recipe is filled with [wholesome nuts and seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purdys-chocolatier-1) as well offering an added dose of protein to your snacking. The recipe calls for coconut oil, cacao powder, coconut milk, agave and sea salt topped with nuts and seeds of your choosing such as hazelnuts, chia seeds, buckwheat, sunflower seeds and almonds. The nut and seeds are set in the dark chocolate and left to harden before enjoying. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Candy Alternatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new plant-based candies that are nutritious and free of refined sugars. - **DIY Snack Recipes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative and easy-to-make snack recipes using natural ingredients and superfoods. - **Plant-based Protein Snacks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent innovative protein-rich snacks made from plant-based ingredients like nuts and seeds. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health Food Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the growing demand for healthier food options by offering a range of natural and nutritious snacks. - **Candy Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the traditional candy market by introducing a line of vegan and low-sugar alternatives. - **Superfood Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to incorporate superfoods into everyday snacks, appealing to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Sugar Crunch Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-bar.md) - [Plant-Based Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-dark-chocolate.md) - [Raw Goji Berry Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-chocolate-bar.md) - [Date-Sweetened Plant-Based Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-appesweet.md) - [Keto-Friendly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-crunch.md) - [Artisanal Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lderach-vegan-chocolate.md) - [Low-Sugar Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-sugar-vegan-chocolates.md) - [Non-Glycemic Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-snacks.md) - [Creamy Milk-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-free-chocolate.md)