Heart’s Desire Bark Recipe: A Raw Cacao Ritual to Nourish Your Fire Element

Our Heart’s Desire Bark is a vibrant, raw cacao treat that celebrates the Fire element in all its radiant glory. Infused with maca for vitality, matcha for focus, and cacao for circulation and joy, this nutrient-packed recipe isn’t just delicious — it’s medicine for the heart, body, and spirit. 

Topped with tangy goji berries, crunchy seeds, sweet figs, and a whisper of cacao nibs, this bark mirrors the dance between passion and nourishment. It’s a perfect balance of texture and intention — ideal for sharing with someone you love (or savoring solo during a ritual moment of self-devotion).

Bright, bold, and brimming with heart-opening energy — this is Fire element nourishment, reimagined in raw chocolate form!

A Chocolate Treat with Purpose

Rich in flavonoids, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats, Heart’s Desire Bark is crafted to support your cardiovascular system, improve blood flow, reduce inflammation, and uplift your mood — all while delighting your tastebuds.

Heart’s Desire Bark Recipe

Servings: 12 pieces (1 tray)

Ingredients – The Base:

✔ 230g (1 cup) raw cacao butter, melted
✔ 85g (1 cup) raw cacao powder, sifted
✔ 4–6 drops stevia or 3 tablespoons liquid sweetener (honey, maple, agave)
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
✔ 10g (1 tablespoon) maca powder
✔ 4g (2 teaspoons) matcha powder

Toppings:

✔ 28g (2 tablespoons) goji berries
✔ 28g (2 tablespoons) chopped pistachios (or almonds, walnuts, pecans)
✔ 28g (2 tablespoons) sunflower seeds
✔ 40g dried figs, chopped
✔ 12g (1 tablespoon) cacao nibs

How to Make It — A Ritual in Chocolate:

1. Melt with Intention Place the cacao butter in a heatproof bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (double boiler method). Stir occasionally until fully melted. Be mindful to avoid any direct contact with water to preserve the raw integrity of the ingredients. Once melted, carefully remove the bowl and place it on a towel—watch out for escaping steam to avoid burns.	2. Combine the Dry Ingredients In a small bowl, combine the cacao powder, maca, and matcha powder. Sift the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate any lumps for a smooth, velvety texture.	3. Whisk in the Magic Whisk the vanilla extract, your chosen sweetener, and a pinch of salt into the melted cacao butter. Then gradually whisk in the sifted cacao mix in two stages, ensuring the chocolate is fully incorporated, smooth, and glossy.

4. Shape the Love Line a tray or shallow rectangular container with parchment paper. Pour in the chocolate mixture and spread evenly to about ¼ inch thickness. You can shape it into circles, rectangles, or even hearts, let your creativity guide you.	5. Top with Flavor Sprinkle the goji berries, chopped nuts, figs, and cacao nibs evenly over the surface. Tap the tray gently to help the toppings settle into the chocolate.	6. Chill and Set Place the tray in the refrigerator or freezer for 30–60 minutes, or until the chocolate is fully set and firm. Once solid, break the bark into pieces of your preferred size. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, if it lasts that long! 😉

The Healing Power of Each Ingredient

What Makes This Drool-Worthy Bark So Potent?

At ZenCleanz, we look at food as medicine, each ingredient carrying a vibration that either lifts up or weighs down our energy and spirit. That’s why every single ingredient in our Heart’s Desire Bark is filled with healing, cleansing, and heart-nurturing properties:
✔ Raw Cacao: A heart-nourishing powerhouse, rich in flavonoids and magnesium, cacao promotes joy, energy flow, and emotional warmth, embodying the Fire element’s radiant energy.
✔ Maca: Known for its ability to boost stamina, balance hormones, and enhance vitality, maca provides grounding energy and supports emotional well-being.
✔ Matcha: Packed with chlorophyll and antioxidants, matcha promotes calm clarity and mental focus, fueling the Fire element’s creative and intellectual spark.
✔ Goji Berries: A traditional blood tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine, goji berries nourish the heart, liver, and eyes, enhancing overall vitality and brightness.
✔ Pistachios & Sunflower Seeds: These heart-healthy fats offer vitamin E and zinc, supporting cardiovascular function and nourishing the spirit.
✔ Dried Figs: Naturally rich in iron and fiber, figs promote blood health and digestion, while also offering a gentle, natural sweetness to this recipe.

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Pair It with a Targeted Detox

Raise Your Vitality & Spirit with the ZenCleanz FLOW Kit

This delicious chocolate bark isn’t just a treat—it’s a celebration of vitality, passion, and heart-centered nourishment. And if you want to give even more love to your hard-working heart and circulatory system, pair it with the ZenCleanz FLOW Kit. This powerful, 7-day cleanse is designed to clear stagnation, enhance circulation, and promote deep, cellular-level detoxification—because a vibrant heart starts with a clean, flowing system.

Not ready for a full cleanse? Even adding just a few drops of Mycelia Liquid Enzyme — a key ingredient in the FLOW cleanse — will infuse your body with immune-boosting polysaccharides and deeply support your circulation. It’s an effortless way to upgrade your health with every bite!

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