Raw Chocolate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Description
Homemade raw chocolate is an easy, healthy, and much less expensive alternative to store bought. Make it with honey for a fully raw chocolate, or maple syrup for a vegan bar.
Ingredients
- 50 grams (⅓ cup) cocoa butter
- 40 grams (2 tablespoons) honey or maple syrup*
- 35 grams (⅓ cup) cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract**
- Pinch sea salt
- Any toppings freeze dried fruit, spices, bee pollen, etc.
Instructions
- Line a small/medium container with parchment paper and set aside. I use a bread tin.
- In a heat proof bowl set over a pot of gently simmering water (the bowl shouldn't touch the water), gently melt the cacao butter and honey. Once melted, whisk to combine.50 grams (⅓ cup) cocoa butter, 40 grams (2 tablespoons) honey or maple syrup*
- Remove from the heat. Add the cacao powder, vanilla, and salt and whisk again until combined.35 grams (⅓ cup) cacao powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract**, Pinch sea salt
- Pour the chocolate into the lined container and immediately top with any desired toppings. Cool to room temperature before freezing, then break into pieces and store in a sealed container in the freezer for up to a month.Any toppings
Notes
* Sub maple syrup for the honey for a vegan (but not raw) version.
** You can also use a half teaspoon of vanilla powder, or cinnamon, or cardamom, or any spices you like.
Storage: the chocolate can be kept in the refrigerator if you prefer a softer, truffle-like consistency. Place in a sealed container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Freezing: this is best stored in the freezer. Keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a month and serve frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3.5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4.1g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.