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March 26, 2015 By Nicky 5 Comments

Create these Easy Handmade Chocolates at Home

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If you’re a chocolate lover you are in the right place! I have a recipe for handmade chocolate using just 3 ingredients. These chocolates are so easy to make that you may curse finding this recipe. So don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Chocolates

These chocolates are an amazing treat that is paleo, gluten free, and contains no refined sugars. This is made with 3 basic, real food ingredients; maple syrup, cocoa powder, and coconut oil. You simply mix them together, add any extra mix-ins if you want, and refrigerate. That’s it!  I’m sure you have these three things in your kitchen right now.

Vegan Chocolate

The bad news is you can whip this up anytime and be enjoying it in about 40 minutes if you follow the directions or 15 minutes if you set the chocolate in the freezer to set. So you can make chocolate whenever the cravings hit. All I can say to that is, “You’re Welcome.”  Just promise me you’ll enjoy every luscious bite.

Dinosaur Silicone Mold

Don’t you love this mold? I bought this dinosaur silicone mold months ago. My kids love this mold. It creates really fun shapes. For this recipe, I recommend a silicone mold like this or silicone muffins cups. If you don’t have those, you can use any baking sheet. Just line it with waxed paper before getting started.

You can customize your chocolate with mix-ins. My favorite was the shredded coconut and almond extract. I list a few ideas in the recipe, but you can create your own version. What would you add?

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Calling All Chocolate Lovers! Here's Fake Chocolate

Chocolates

A quick version of chocolate with just three ingredients. You can add any combination of mix ins you like. I like the shredded coconut and almond extract the best.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup

Mix in Ideas (Choice one)

  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup dried fruits and nuts of your choice, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil and maple syrup with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  2. Add in the cocoa powder and stir well. Press out any lumps against the side of the bowl.
  3. Add in your mix ins, if using.
  4. Pour into silicone molds or a wax paper lined tray. If chocolate starts to go dull in appearance (cold too much), warm in a microwave for 5-10 seconds at 50% power in a microwave or over a double boiler.
  5. Set chocolate molds in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes or set in the freezer for 10 minutes.
© Nicky

 

There you have it, Handmade Chocolate. You’ll love/hate how easy this is to make. You’ll no longer have an excuse to deny your chocolate cravings. But since this has without refined sugars or added artificial ingredients, you could almost call it healthy. Enjoy!

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: appetizers and snacks

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About Nicky

Nicky Omohundro is a travel and active family lifestyle blogger and social media influencer based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She shares stories, destinations, and ideas on food, family, health, and outdoor recreation to help families find their own adventures. Her spirit animal is a caffeinated squirrel fueled by coffee, real food, and the desire to seek new adventures.

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Comments

  1. blankNancy | Plus Ate Six says

    March 31, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Wow Nicky I love your dinosaur chocolate! I’m happy you loved the recipe – it’s a bit addictive isn’t it!

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      April 3, 2015 at 10:25 am

      It is VERY addictive!

      Reply
  2. blankJoli Tripp says

    May 6, 2015 at 12:13 am

    Fake chocolate? Looks like the real thing to me! Can’t wait to try it–chocolate is my drug of choice. Yum.

    Reply
  3. blankrobin says

    February 20, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    nicky, can you postr some more chocolate recipes,, with original chocolate not fake type 🙂

    Reply
    • blankNicky says

      February 21, 2016 at 5:31 pm

      I’ll have to work on a few more.

      Reply

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