Homemade Melt-In-Your-Mouth Dark Chocolate

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Homemade chocolate that melts in your mouth! This wholesome chocolate recipe is made without artificial ingredients or waxes and is ideal for health-conscious individuals who enjoy an indulgent treat. The sweetness can be tweaked to taste, and add-in ingredients and combinations are endless. Enjoy!

Submitted by Linda
Updated on June 25, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • ½ cup coconut oil

  • ½ cup cocoa powder

  • 3 tablespoons honey

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make homemade dark chocolate

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  2. Gently melt coconut oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla extract into melted oil until well blended.

    A small pot with melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, honey, and and vanilla extract

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  3. Pour the mixture into a candy mold or pliable tray.

    A silicone loaf mold with melted chocolate

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  4. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

    A stack of homemade squares of dark chocolate

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Recipe Tips

Flavor by adding orange zest, peanut butter, dried coconut, chopped nuts, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, etc., to taste and consistency desired. Stir in after melting coconut oil, cocoa powder, honey, and vanilla together.

You can use maple syrup instead of honey.

The number of servings and the time it will take for the chocolate to set depends on the thickness of the mold(s) used.

This chocolate is not recommended for baking and must be kept refrigerated.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

157 Calories
15g Fat
9g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 86mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.