Now no matter how healthy you may be, you cannot deny that we all get chocolate cravings from time to time. And here is your solution - home made healthy chocolate. Two of the ingredients are superfoods - cacao butter (contains no sugar or dairy) and cacao powder. I have written a post all about cacao previously, so if you want to find out more be sure to check that out.
Ingredients
100g cacao butter
6 tbsp cacao powder
3 tbsp agave nectar
pinch of pink himalayan salt (or normal salt)
Filling ideas:
almonds
cashew nuts
pistachio nuts
almond butter
raisins
cranberries
freeze dried raspberries/strawberries
First, melt your cacao butter by putting it in a bowl and placing it over boiling water.
Once melted, remove from the heat and add your cacao powder ensuring it is all mixed in. You can use a fork but ideally you want to be using a whisk. Then, add in your agave nectar. You can add in more, or less, depending on how sweet you want your chocolate. Finally, add in a pinch of salt if you wish.
Next, spoon the mixture into whatever mould you are using. I used tiny cupcake cases for mine. Once your mould is full, now you can add in your fillings. I have listed some filling ideas above, but you can add in anything you want. If you really want to get adventurous, you can add in chilli or things along them lines! Simply drop your filling into the chocolate. Make sure you remember which you have filled already as once you drop it in, you won't be able to see it! Today, I added almonds in some, cashews in others, and freeze dried raspberries in others. In a couple I also added a small amount of almond butter. I had never added almond butter before so only put it in a couple but wish I put it in more as it was so good.
The great thing about this is that you can be as creative as you like, or not add any fillings at all.
Place in the freeze for 30 minutes minimum (ideally 1 hour) or fridge for a couple of hours to set. I could have done with leaving mine for a while longer. Once set, remove from the moulds and then they are ready to eat.
If you use a proper mould, then the chocolates will come out smooth. My edges are a little messy due to the creases in the cupcake cases.
You honestly would not know you weren't eating shop bought chocolate which is packed full of sugar. These will satisfy sweet cravings any day.
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