Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of homemade dark chocolate made with wholesome ingredients like cocoa powder, coconut oil, and natural sweeteners. This easy no-bake recipe is perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings without any guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add Sweeteners and Flavor: Stir in maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Mold the Chocolate: Pour the mixture into silicone molds, a parchment-lined loaf pan, or spoon into mini cupcake liners.
- Chill the Chocolate: Place the molds in the refrigerator or freezer for 30–60 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Serve: Once set, remove the chocolate from molds or cut into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or dried fruit before pouring the chocolate into molds.
- For a richer dark chocolate flavor, reduce the amount of sweetener used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
