Bite-Sized {DF, GF, V} Chocolate Candies
These candies are AMAZING! The perfect bite-sized pieces and with all the different topping options available, you can create whatever magic you want in the kitchen! Our favorite toppings are dried cranberries and pepitas (we have a very strong pink theme going on this month, but it is the month of love, so we're embracing it!). The best part?? These candies are gluten-free, dairy-free and fully vegan. Score!!! (PS: We know candy isn't technically "healthy", but this is one recipe we stand behind in the health factor.)
Serves: 24 (1-tablespoon) candies
INGREDIENTS
Chocolate*
- 6 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 7 tablespoons coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened oganic almond butter or peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract (we recommend pairing the almond with the almond and the vanilla with the peanut)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Toppings (optional)
- Toasted, unsweetened coconut
- Chopped, toasted almonds
- Crusted, roasted, unsalted peanuts
- Dried cranberries & Pepitas
- Cacao nibs
- Crushed raw cashews
- Crushed raw walnut pieces
- Pecan pieces
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all the ingredients (cocoa powder through salt) to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring frequently, until all the ingredients are just melted and combined. Remove from heat.
- Carefully spoon 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate mixture into a silicone candy mold(we used hearts & lips for our Valentine's Day theme! too cute!!)
- If you are going to top the candies, go ahead and put the toppings on now before you freeze or refrigerate.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or freeze for 15 to 20 minutes until set. Store refrigerated or frozen.
NOTES
*Find the original recipe over at Real Food. Whole Life. Robyn is amazing! Stick around and check out some of her other fun recipes.