Healthy Chocolate Hearts Recipe
A simple, nourishing & delicious chocolate recipe featuring coconut oil and caffeine-free carob powder. A must-try for chocolate lovers!
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup carob powder (or organic cocoa/cacao powder)
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey (or sweetener of your choice)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (I use Simply Organic Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
- Optional add-ins: chopped nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes, almond butter, hemp seeds
Instructions
- Prepare your molds: Use silicone heart-shaped molds for easy release, or you can line a small tray or dish with parchment paper to create larger chocolate pieces.
- Melt the coconut oil: In a small saucepan, gently heat the coconut oil over low heat until fully melted.
- Mix the ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, carob powder, maple syrup (or sweetener), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- Optional add-ins: If you're adding nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes, etc, fold them into the mixture now.
- Pour into molds: Carefully pour the mixture into your molds. You can fill the molds halfway if you plan on adding a filling (like nuts) and then topping with more chocolate.
- Freeze: Place the filled molds in the freezer for about 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened completely.
- Serve and enjoy: Once hardened, pop the chocolates out of the molds. Enjoy them immediately or store them in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer to keep them solid.
Notes
Storage: Since coconut oil melts at room temperature, these chocolates are best stored in the fridge or freezer to maintain their firmness.
Sweetener: Adjust the sweetness to your preference, and you can also try other sweeteners of your choice.
Enjoy your healthy, homemade chocolate hearts! 🍫💖