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October 23, 2019 Updated October 14, 2020 By Rebecca Desserts

Easy Dark Chocolate Halloween Bark with Quinoa

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easy dark chocolate halloween candy bark with quinoa on pan with ingredients on table
easy dark chocolate Halloween candy bark with quinoa on a table

In just 15 minutes, you can make this crispy, crunchy, chocolatey Halloween bark. The toasted quinoa adds a great crunch and texture to the bark, the Halloween candy adds great color, texture, and flavor, and the semi-sweet chocolate just ties the whole dessert together. It’s the perfect Halloween treat, either before Halloween or to use up your Halloween candy leftovers. 

easy dark chocolate halloween candy bark with quinoa on pan with ingredients on table

[This recipe was originally posted in September 2018. It has been updated with new cooking instructions, expert tips, FAQ, and related recipes]

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How will this Halloween bark make your life easier?

If you need to a) bring a treat to a Halloween party, use up leftover Halloween candy in a way that’s more exciting than eating it plain, or if you just love chocolate, this super easy Halloween bark is going to make all your wildest Halloween treats dreams come true, without much effort at all. You can also make this pumpkin bundt cake or pumpkin brownies if you’re in the mood for a really pumpkin-ey treat, OR Melanie’s 30 minute pumpkin chili or curried pumpkin soup for Halloween dinner.

What makes this Halloween bark is so good?

  • Dark chocolate chips (or milk or white)
  • Quinoa
  • Halloween candy

How do I make Halloween bark with candy & quinoa?

quinoa in sautee pan with candy surrounding it

Add quinoa to a small saucepan, cook over medium heat, stir consistently for about 5-7 minutes or until quinoa begins to brown. Remove immediately if it starts to burn.

Expert Tip: The quinoa goes from golden brown to burned really quickly, stay close to your toasting quinoa.

While quinoa is toasting, cut up candy bars into bitesized chunks, prepare candies to place on chocolate.

two hands holding chocolate chips in a glass bowl with candy on a table below

Near end of toasting quinoa, pour chocolate chips into to microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave for about 1-1.5 minutes, stopping to stir every 30 or so second.

Expert Tip: Stop and stir chocolate every 30 or so seconds so chocolate doesn’t get overcooked, and chocolate can get really smooth.

two hands holding melted chocolate in a glass bowl with candy on a table below

Remove from microwave when chocolate is almost all melted and shiny. Stir one last time so all chocolate is melted and smooth, set aside. 

a hand pouring toasted quinoa into melted chocolate in a glass bowl with candies surrounding it

Remove quinoa from saucepan. Pour quinoa into chocolate, and stir together with a spatula.

spreading melted chocolate onto a sheet pan

Get a 1/2 size baking sheet out, line it with a baking liner or parchment paper. Pour chocolate and quinoa mixture over baking sheet, spread thin with a spatula. Spread to about 2 cm thick or so. 

sprinkling candy onto Halloween bark on a baking sheet

Use your favorite chocolate candies for this bark. Candy corn also tastes good on the bark.

Sprinkle candies over chocolate, place in refrigerator for about an hour, or freezer for about 15 minutes to quickly harden bark. Break up with hands, and serve immediately, or place in sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

Expert tips

  • The quinoa goes from golden brown to burned really quickly, stay close to your toasting quinoa.
  • Stop and stir chocolate every 30 or so seconds so chocolate doesn’t get overcooked, and chocolate can get really smooth.
  • You don’t have to use the candy I did, use your favorites, or whatever is leftover after Halloween
  • This is a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy.
  • Make sure the chocolate bark is at least a couple centimeters thick so it holds the candy without breaking. It doesn’t need to be very thick!

FAQ

How thick does the bark have to be?

I spread the chocolate bark out really thinly. it’s easy to break, eat, and enjoy. But if you’d like thicker bark, you definitely can leave it thicker and cut with a knife. It’s up to you!

What is chocolate bark made of?

Chocolate bark is usually made of melted chocolate and some toppings. As far as the chocolate goes, this question is totally personal, it depends on your chocolate preferences. Use what you have on hand and like the most. Or do a swirl of two types of chocolate, that’d look cool!

Can you freeze chocolate bark?

I’ll have to try it and get back to you for sure. But I think you could, the candies, especially if you’re using Kit Kat’s like in this recipe, could get a bit soggy, but the chocolate & quinoa should hold up. You definitely can refrigerate the bark, it’s nice and chilled.

Halloween bark on a white plate

Other Halloween-esq recipes

  • Easy Sweet Potato Soup with Tofu
  • Harvest Bowl
  • Easy No-Bake Apple Tart with Yogurt Filling

Did you make this Halloween bark? Leave a comment & rating to share how it turned out!

Halloween bark on a white plate
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Easy Halloween Bark with Quinoa

This easy dark chocolate halloween bark with quinoa is the perfect Halloween treat, either before Halloween or to use up your Halloween candy leftovers. 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 sheet pan
Author Rebecca

Equipment

  • small skillet
  • rubber spatula
  • Cookie sheet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Microwave
  • Microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup assorted Halloween candy

Instructions

  • Add quinoa to a small saucepan, cook over medium heat, stir consistently for about 5-7 minutes or until quinoa begins to get toasted. Remove immediately if it starts to burn.
  • While quinoa is toasting, cut up candy bars into bitesized chunks, prepare candies to place on chocolate.
  • Near end of toasting quinoa, add chocolate chips to microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave for about 1-1.5 minutes, in 30 second intervals. Stir with spatula every 30 seconds. Remove from microwave when chocolate is almost all melted and shiny. Stir and set aside. 
  • Remove quinoa from saucepan. Pour into chocolate, and stir together. Get a 1/2 size baking sheet out, line it with a baking liner or parchment paper. Pour chocolate and quinoa mixture over baking sheet, spread thin with a spatula. Spread to about 2 cm thick or so. 
  • Sprinkle candies over chocolate, place in refrigerator for about an hour, or freezer for about 15 minutes to quickly harden bark. Break up with hands, and serve immediately, or place in sealed container in the fridge for up to a week.

Video

Easy Dark Chocolate Halloween Candy Bark with Quinoa

Notes

  • The quinoa goes from golden brown to burned really quickly, stay close to your toasting quinoa.
  • Stop and stir chocolate every 30 or so seconds so chocolate doesn’t get overcooked, and chocolate can get really smooth.
  • You don’t have to use the candy I did, use your favorites, or whatever is leftover after Halloween
  • This is a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy.
  • Make sure the chocolate bark is at least a couple centimeters thick so it holds the candy without breaking. It doesn’t need to be very thick!

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  1. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    September 26, 2018 at 9:53 am

    How cute is this? I can’t believe it’s already Halloween season.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 26, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      thanks! and I can’t believe it either, it’s come so fast!

      Reply
  2. Deborah Brooks says

    September 26, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    wow what a fun and interesting twist! Love it

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 26, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      thanks!

      Reply
  3. Abbey Sharp says

    September 26, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    5 stars
    Okay this bark looks SUPER addictive. Also so cute! Perfect as a gift too

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      September 26, 2018 at 1:03 pm

      thanks! and you’re right, so perfect as a gift

      Reply
  4. Jane Saunders says

    September 26, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    5 stars
    This is the first bark I’ve come across with quinoa incorporated, but I can see how it would add great texture and bite. Love all the colourful toppings too.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 1, 2018 at 8:03 am

      thanks! it adds so much!

      Reply
  5. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this is so smart to add Quinoa.. I love these flavors, healthy and shouts fall all over what a great idea!

    Reply
  6. Cookilicious says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    genius idea to add quinoa in this chocolate bark! Love it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 1, 2018 at 8:03 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  7. georgie says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    yum!! I’ve never put quinoa on chocolate bark before, this look so so delicious for Halloween!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 1, 2018 at 8:02 am

      ya, its a game changer!

      Reply
  8. Roxana says

    September 26, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    5 stars
    Using quinoa on chocolate bark, not so common, but how creative. Great idea to make these for kids.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 1, 2018 at 8:02 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  9. Julie @ Running in a Skirt says

    September 27, 2018 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    I never thought of putting quinoa into candy! What a great idea. This is so festive for Halloween!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 1, 2018 at 8:01 am

      thanks! its so easy & delicious

      Reply
  10. Anita says

    October 24, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    What a fun way to use quinoa. It’s so easy to change the candies to suit any occasions. I’m going to use some crushed peppermint candies for Christmas. Perfect for gifting too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:04 pm

      such a great idea! and it’d be a fun twist on traditional Christmas bark

      Reply
  11. Natalie says

    October 24, 2019 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    Such a great Halloween treat! I love chocolate barks – looks amazing ♥

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      chocolate barks are the best! thanks

      Reply
  12. Veena Azmanov says

    October 24, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    Very creative and unique. Best for the festivity.

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Jacqueline Debono says

    October 25, 2019 at 2:04 am

    5 stars
    I love how easy this Halloween chocolate bark is! Such a great way to use the candies too! I think both dark and white chocolate bark made like this would be fabulous!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      thanks! and yes, dark & white chocolate would be awesome!

      Reply
  14. Shashi at SavorySpin says

    October 25, 2019 at 3:38 am

    5 stars
    This is such a fantastic idea – but, don’t ask me to share this – cos this is what I am going to be chomping on when trick or treaters stop by and I hand them candy instead!

    Reply
    • Rebecca says

      October 28, 2019 at 9:02 pm

      ohh yes great idea!

      Reply

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