Crushed Peppermint Bark

Crushed Peppermint Bark is a festive, no-bake confection made by layering dark or semi-sweet chocolate with white chocolate and topping it with crushed candy canes or peppermint candies. Originating in the United States, it's a popular holiday treat often made at home or sold in specialty shops during the winter season.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugars and cocoa butter, with negligible protein. A typical one-ounce (28g) serving provides roughly 150-170 calories, along with small amounts of iron and antioxidants from the dark chocolate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	20 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	0.5 mg
Potassium	60 mg
Vitamin A	10 IU
Vitamin C	0 mg
Vitamin D	0 IU
Vitamin B12	0.1 mcg
Phosphorus	30 mg

Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a modern, minimalist twist on traditional peppermint candies, symbolizing the winter holidays. Nutritionally, the dark chocolate layer offers flavonoids, which are antioxidants, though the overall health benefits are offset by the high sugar content.