Learn how to make dark chocolate from cacao powder-easy and simple recipe! A best DIY homemade healthy dessert that is vegan and sugar-free. This luscious dessert is not only good for your soul, but for your mind and body as well!
Making homemade dark chocolate is easier than you think, it requires only 4 ingredients and a pinch of salt! All you need is about 5 minutes of melting and mixing everything together and half an hour of freezing. That's it! Your healthy chocolate is ready to eat. Go and surprise your kids and family with this delightful dessert right now!
I've been a chocolate lover all my life. But now, as my eating habits changed and I started to cut down on sugar, I just LOVE dark chocolate. A lot! And now, that I learned how to make my own at home I doubt that I'll buy any store-bought soon.
This sweet DIY dark chocolate is raw, sugar-free, and dairy-free. You'll need a few simple ingredients and a silicone mold or any other container in which you can freeze your delicious homemade chocolate.
6 Reasons to Eat More Dark Chocolate
- Dark chocolate is a powerful source of antioxidants.
- It's basically brain food thus will improve brain function by increasing blood flow.
- Dark chocolate will protect your heart and may reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke.
- Quality dark chocolate is very nutritious and delicious. It's packed with nutrients like fiber, iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, and a few other minerals.
- In fact, this sweet treat may improve cognition, prevent memory loss and boost your mood.
- It's good for your skin. The flavanols from cacao will improve blood flow to the skin and protect it from the damage of the sun.
Dairy-free Ingredients Needed:
- Cacao powder
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Time needed: 5 minutes.
How to make my own dark chocolate from scratch?
This super quick recipe that yields delicious dark chocolate that melts in your mouth is so simple and easy to make in a few minutes. Rich, creamy and healthy without sugar at all, you couldn't have asked for more, right?
- Melt all ingredients
First, start by melting the coconut oil in a small saucepan on very low heat if not already melted. Let the oil warm up until liquid. Add maple syrup, and vanilla extract then the cacao powder, and a pinch of salt. With a wooden spoon or whisk mix constantly until everything is combined thoroughly. The mixture shouldn't have clumps.
- Pour mixture into molds
Next, gently pour the cacao mixture into silicone cake molds or any flat container. I used a small heart silicon mold with 24 pieces.
- Freeze it and enjoy
Chill it in the freezer until solid. Store any leftovers of your homemade chocolate in the refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy!
This decadent dark chocolate is:
- Sugar-free and dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Easy to make in a few minutes
- Healthy
- Vegan
- Creamy
- Super chocolaty!
📖 Recipe
How to Make Dark Chocolate that Melts in Your Mouth
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Silicone mold or any flat container
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cacao powder
- 185 ml unscented coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup substitute with agave syrup or stevia drops
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract optional
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- First, start by melting the coconut oil in a small saucepan on very low heat if not already melted. Let the oil warm up until liquid. Add maple syrup, and vanilla extract then the cacao powder, and a pinch of salt. With a wooden spoon or whisk mix constantly until everything is combined thoroughly. The mixture shouldn't have clumps.
- Next, gently pour the cacao mixture into silicone cake molds or any flat container. I used a small heart silicon mold with 24 pieces.
- Chill it in the freezer until solid. Store any leftovers of your homemade chocolate in the refrigerator or freezer. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Love, Marinela💚
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