Dark chocolate fulfills the palate and the soul! Plus, it’s heart-healthy. Dark chocolate contains flavonoids that have cardioprotective properties, namely epicatechin and gallic acid. If you regularly eat small servings of dark chocolate, it can decrease your risk of having a heart attack. It’s important to note that dark chocolate with a minimum 70% content of cacao exudes the most health benefits. Also, opt for dark chocolate that is not alkalized as this negates dark chocolate’s health benefits.
Try these delicious recipe:
Prep time: 5 minutes
Freezer time: 30 minutes
Serves: 6-(or 4 chocolate addicts!)
Ingredients:
1 ½ bars organic dark chocolate, minimum 70%
(My favorites are Dagoba Eclipse 89% or Green and Blacks Extreme Dark 88%.)
8 oz. mixed nuts, raw, unsalted, and preferably organic
Directions:
Break chocolate bars into squares into a small saucepan. Place over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring. Turn off heat and dump nuts into melted chocolate. Stir so that all nuts are well-covered.
Fold a large piece of wax paper in half, and place it on a plate that will fit into the freezer. The wax paper should cover the plate. Dump the chocolate and nut mixture onto the wax paper. Spread the mixture as necessary to flatten it , but ensure that there are no gaps between nuts.
Place the plate with the mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes. In the meantime, enjoy licking the spoon and saucepan!
When the mixture has hardened, remove it from the freezer. Use a butter knife to chop the mouth-watering brick into bite-sized pieces. Place the pieces in a ceramic bowl to serve, and discard the wax paper. Enjoy!
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Happy Valentine’s Day!