That favorite classic holiday treat that’s fun to gift and delicious to eat! Homemade Vegan Peppermint Bark that’s gluten-free and top-8 allergy-free too! All the festive sweet chocolate and mint flavor only takes 4 ingredients for this dairy-free recipe remake!
It’s not the holidays without some peppermint bark! Probably (one of) the best edible gifts to give. I mean, we have chocolate, white chocolate (i.e. not really chocolate), and peppermint! What’s not to love? Chocolate and mint is make ultimate favorite holiday flavor (besides my love affair with gingerbread). It’s so decadently refreshing and satisfying…it literally TASTES like Christmas.
But o, what a sad season it is if you’re not all about that dairy, soy, and other icky things you’d find in the classic store-bought peppermint bark. It was a recipe crying to be made vegan, gluten-free, and top-8 allergy-free! I wanted a piece of that bark to break off and savor just like the rest of the chocolate-loving world! I know y’all did too. Food allergies, veganism, celiac, whatever…those things will not get in the way of enjoying EVERY essential part of the holidays!
I also had a certain someone in my life put out a strong request for some safe peppermint bark. Since I do enjoy making, baking, and creating all of my Christmas gifts, I felt the need to deliver with this one. The perks of creating those holiday gifts I give is that I get to test them out myself (since I have to keep them secret until the “reveal”). A few extra broken off pieces of chocolate peppermint bark never hurt anyone, eh?
The thing about peppermint bark is that it’s super easy and only about 4 ingredients. The dark chocolate, “white chocolate“, peppermint candy, and a dash of peppermint extract. Simple and shouldn’t cost the “arm and leg” that it does in some (to remain unnamed) stores. Not only to I enjoy the fact that I can make this as a gift, but my frugal heart gets to sing as well! My mom and I were in the mall a few weeks ago, saw that unnamed peppermint bark, and low and behold it was obnoxiously expensive for a tiny little bag. NO WAY!
Guys, don’t worry though! You know I’m always here to safe you the troubles and sadness! Whether you’re making this as a last minute gift (totally doable) or an indulgent chocolate treat for your food allergy self, you are in for an easy peasy minty surprise! You can make this peppermint bark as thick or as thin as you like, you can also cut even squares like I did or you can go rustic and literally just break big hunks off!
Homemade Vegan Peppermint Bark
- 2 Cups Allergy-Free Dark Chocolate Chips
- 3 Bars Milkless Polar Dream White Chocolate Bars
- ½ Tsp Peppermint Extract
- ¼ Cup Crushed Peppermint Candy
- Melt the dark chocolate in a greased microwave safe bowl for 30 second intervals until it easily stirs together melted.
- Spread the melted dark chocolate in a wax paper lined pan (I used an 8x8 baking dish). Let cool about 10 minutes, until mostly set.
- Repeat the melting process for the white chocolate, but stir in the peppermint extract once melted.
- Pour the minty white chocolate over the hardened dark chocolate, smooth it out evenly.
- Now sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy (pressing it in to the chocolate a bit) over the unset white chocolate top, before placing in the fridge to completely cool and harden (or leave it on the counter for a few hours to harden at room temperature).
- Once hard, you can use a sharp knife to cute squares/rectangles, or simply break pieces off (breaking pieces off works best if you made thin bark).
My food allergy folk, please be careful with vegan white chocolates. The two ones I listed are the only ones I’ve found that are top-8 free. Many (all) vegan white chocolates have SOY and are cross-contaminated. Be safe! We don’t need any throats closing up and trips to the emergency room on Christmas, now do we? No, that would not be a very merry Christmas! But if you follow this delicious, free, easy peasy peppermint bark recipe, than you’ll be OK!
So tell me:
+ Are you a huge peppermint bark fan? That long awaited “once a year” seasonal delicacy! (My mom’s favorite thing!)
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A long needed update to an all time classic. Well done!
Nice and safe for all!
This looks so pretty and looks like a perfect christmas gift too!
That’s what peppermint bark is for!
This looks really yummy, thanks for sharing xx
Thank you!
I am not gluten free but this looks delicious, I would make it anyway!
Well of course. Peppermint bark is 90% of the time GF.
Looks awesome, I bet no-one would complain it’s vegan 😀
Why would they complain?
These look so festive and delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Well I hope you make some!
These look delicious, I hope you are well x
Thanks!
Oh my . YUMMMM! Can’t wait to try these!! Thanks for posting!
Enjoy!
This looks great! Love that they are gf!!
Of course.
This looks delicious! I’ve never tried peppermint bark but this might be my first attempt since it’s gluten and allergy free.
O my goodness, you must!
These looks so good and easy to make. Plus I feel like they are better for you than traditional chocolate.
Lee
Haha, sadly, still not a “healthy” treat 😛
Definitely looks like “a taste of Christmas”…thanks for sharing!
Haha, we all need a “bite” of Christmas 😉
Yes please Rebecca! I love this peppermint bark! Pinning.
Woohoo! Gotta make some!
My husband loves peppermint bark! I may give this a try, thanks for sharing!
You “may”? Well I think you WILL!
This looks delicious and perfect for my friends who have many, many allergies.
Fantastic to hear!
When I make chocolate bark it looks like a bit of a mess! Unlike your professional, pretty looking treats. Saving this to try soon!
Hahaha, there was still clean up 😉
Yum! This looks delicious! I am a sucker for anything peppermint bark!
It is a delicacy!
For any fan of peppermint, this looks like a really good recipe to try!
You’ve never had peppermint bark?
Ahhh! This looks amazing!! All of your recipes sound SO good!! I’m a HUGE peppermint bark fan so I have got to try this one!! I can’t wait!!
You need to make your own!! Game-changing! (and thank you!)
Oh YES! This looks awesome! I love how it’s going to fit right in to our household’s CRAZY diet! Seriously, we all have different restrictions. Thanks for sharing a great treat!
Fantastic! I’m so glad to hear that!
Looks so appetizing!
I hope, lol.
Yummy! I totally just made some peppermint bark too (except mine is not allergy friendly 😉 ). Yours looks so very good.
Hahaha 😉 Well I’ve got us “free-froms” covered over here 😉
peppersmint bark is my all-time fav! Thanks for coming up with allergy-friendly options for me to try. I’m so glad to have discovered your site. Pinned it for this weekend’s baking quest.
Thank you!! I hope tons of deliciousness awaits 😉
Yum! I love peppermint bark, it is one of my favorite holiday goodies!
Me too! So good!
These look so festive! And yummy!
The ultimate Christmas candy!
It looks so easy and delicious.
It sure is!
This looks so delicious and pretty easy to make. Perfect combination 🙂
Super easy and deish!
i have been looking for vegan white chocolate and thank you for doing the research. peppermint bark is indeed my fav too!
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There are plenty of vegan white chocolates, but not these allergen-free!
This looks so delicious. This is a perfect gift for anyone. You don’t have to worry about which friends have allergies!
A perfect option exactly!
This is great! I love peppermint bark! thank you for sharing!!!
It is so yummy!
Ooh. Aah. Super fun and simple and beautiful!!!
Haha, thanks!
My daughter is literally flipping out about how great these look! Guess we know what we’ll be making soon!
YAY!! Weekend festivities 😉
This recipe is absolutely perfect for this time of year! It would make the perfect stocking stuffer or little addition to a gift! THANK YOU!
Yes! It is such a fabulous gift!
Ahhh so easy and looks divine!!! One of my favorite Christmas treats 🙂
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I do love how simple it is to make!
This looks delicious! I’ve always wanted to try peppermint bark 🙂
O my gosh, well if you’ve never had it, you need some ASAP!
I always loved peppermint bark as a kid! I need to try out your recipe 🙂
Yes! The love just grows with age 😉
This looks so good! Thanks for pulling this together – I was just thinking about making allergen-friendly peppermint bark the other day. My food allergies and I thank you!
So needed!! And vegan bark doesn’t even cut it! Has to be Top-8 free!