Simple Homemade Dark Chocolate – Here’s an all natural raw chocolate bar that’s so easy to make and totally delicious. Healthy never tasted so good! Enjoy!
This recipe is sure to be a good choice next time you have a chocolate craving. It’s healthy, raw, paleo, refined sugar free, low carb, keto, and gluten free. It’s also delish! Whenever I’m having a chocolate craving, this is my go-to recipe. Who knew making chocolate was so easy to do at home? It is! With just a handful of healthy ingredients, you can munch on rich dark chocolate without the guilt. Sometimes, I had nuts or coconut for a crunchy texture, but most of the time I just want that creamy, chocolate goodness just as it is. Let the kids help you make this, they will see that healthy ingredients can make delicious recipes without all the junk inside. Go crazy and add some fun toppings like goji berries or cacao nibs for an even deeper, rich flavor of chocolate in it’s whole form.
Simple Homemade Dark Chocolate
Yields: about 15 mini bars
Nutrition: without nuts or any toppings – calories, 21, fat 1.9 g, carbs 1.5 g, sugars 1.1 g
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, softened, not melted. (This is very important to have the best consistency for finished product)
- 2 tbsp heaping unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder, sifted
- 1-2 tbsp agave nectar, honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or powdered vanilla
- pinch fine sea or kosher salt
- Nuts, coconut flakes optional for topping
Directions:
- If needed, softened the coconut oil by placing in the microwave for just a few seconds.
- Mix all ingredients (except toppings) with a small wire whisk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. The mixture will be thick.
- Spread into a pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with toppings if you chose. With hands, shape into a square. Place in freezer for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Take out, cut into small squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Note: This must be stored in the freezer.
Simple Homemade Dark Chocolate
Simple Homemade Dark Chocolate - Here's an all natural raw chocolate bar that's so easy to make and totally delicious. Healthy never tasted so good! Enjoy!
Servings 15
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, softened, not melted. (This is very important to have the best consistency for finished product)
- 2 heaping heaping unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 tbsp agave nectar, honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or powdered vanilla
- pinch fine sea or kosher salt
- assorted nuts, coconut, etc, these are optional
Instructions
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1.If needed, softened the coconut oil by placing in the microwave for just a few seconds.
2.Mix all ingredients (except toppings) with a small wire whisk in a medium mixing bowl until smooth. The mixture will be thick.
3.Spread into a pan lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle with toppings if you chose. With hands, shape into a square. Place in freezer for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Take out, cut into small squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Note: This must be stored in the freezer.
