Lemon Poppy Seed Freezer Bark

If I could bark up a lemon tree

I’d be a brat and bark for Meyer lemons and Buddha’s hands.

Decidely very picky. But also, ok, any lemon is spectacular in my book. I just figured if I’m barking I better make the most of it.

Peppy poppies

Embracing the warmer weather that is slowwwwwly finding its way to Minnesota, a bit of refreshing pep found its way into my step with these lemon and poppy seed freezer bark treats. Poppy seeds are especially useful to bring into rotation for many people. Pray tell, why? Ah. They’re a beautiful source of a variety of different minerals, which often, due to the chaotic and high-stress nature of… modern life… our bodies can zoom through their stores of those precious minerals quite quickly!

It keeps said pep in said step.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Freezer Bark

A paleo, gluten-free and SCD treat that stores in the freezer to grab at any time! To make vegan, simply replace the honey with maple syrup. To make AIP, omit the poppy seeds.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes

Freeze Time 1 hour

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Lemon Bark

• 1 cup coconut manna/butter
• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• zest of 1/2 lemon
• juice of 3/4 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 drop lemon essential oil optional

Poppy Seed Swirl

• zest of 1/2 lemon
• juice of 1/4 lemon
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

1. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper; set aside.
2. For the Bark: In a medium pot, briefly melt the coconut manna, coconut oil, lemon essential oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of honey and the vanilla extract over low heat.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and move into the freezer to set for a few minutes
4. While the bark is setting, make the poppy seed swirl by combining the 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, remaining zest and juice of the lemon and poppy seeds over low heat. Remove from heat quickly—we’re just warming to combine.
5. Pull the bark out of the freezer and pour in 3-4 long lines length-wise the poppyseed swirl. Once poured, take the tip of a knife and make patterns!
6. Add any extra lemon zest, poppy seeds or flaked sea salt on top to decorate.
7. Put the bark back in the freezer for at least 2 hours to set.
8. When ready, on a clean surface pull the bark out of the pan using the parchment paper, flip over and pull the paper off. Use the tip of a knife to create cracks that break the bark into pieces as large or small as preferred!

Recipe Notes

This bark will keep its shape while frozen. If it comes to room temperature, it will soften!