Festive Cranberry & Dark Chocolate Bark

A simple, gut-supportive Christmas-friendly dessert. Each ingredient supports the health of the microbiome and the gut barrier.

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate (70–85%) - rich in prebiotic polyphenols

• ½ cup dried cranberries - a natural antibiotic and probiotic-like support

• ½ cup chopped pecans - feed 3-indolepropionic acid (IPA) producers, creating a powerful anti-inflammatory metabolite known for strengthening the gut barrier and protecting against systemic inflammation

• A light sprinkle of Himalayan or Celtic sea salt

Method

1. Melt chocolate.

2. Line a tray with baking paper.

3. Spread melted chocolate into a thin layer.

4. Sprinkle cranberries, pecans and a delicate pinch of salt..

5. Refrigerate until firm.

6. Break into shards.

Perfect for gifting or keeping in the fridge for guests.