I’ve even shared how to make vegan chocolate before! But I couldn’t help but share my most recent obsession: my go-to vegan dark chocolate recipe when cravings hit. Let’s make chocolate! This 5-ingredient recipe is very similar to the coating for my Tahini-Stuffed Dates (a.k.a. Tahini Bombs!). The base starts with a mixture of a little coconut oil and mostly cacao butter, which adds an intensely delicious chocolate aroma and flavor and a lovely creaminess to the chocolate. I’ve found that, if you only use coconut oil, the chocolate is almost too melty to hold on to and way too hard right out of the freezer. This combination makes the perfect base! The next step is cocoa powder or cacao powder. I’ve found that mixing the two gives the perfect chocolaty flavor that isn’t too overwhelming. Plus, cacao powder can be quite expensive, so I like adding only 1/2 cup instead of 1 full cup (#savings). To keep things naturally sweetened, I go for just a little maple syrup. You could also sub stevia to keep these entirely sugar-free or agave if you don’t have maple syrup. But, for best flavor and subtle sweetness, maple syrup is my go-to. Two optional flavor add-ins are sea salt and vanilla extract, which contrast the sweetness well and complement the flavor of the chocolate beautifully. Not essential, but they certainly take these to next-level dreaminess. Once your chocolate is mixed, I like pouring mine into molds and topping with cacao nibs, which add that beautiful texture and a bit of crunch to the bar. Where my fellow texture freaks at? Creamy + crunchy = dream factor 1,000. And that’s it! Freeze until you’re ready to eat and enjoy. I hope you all LOVE my go-to vegan dark chocolate bars. They’re: CreamyRichFlavorfulChocolatyPerfectly sweetEasy to makeCustomizable& Seriously delicious These are the perfect naturally sweetened, healthier dessert to have on hand for treats throughout the week. I like keeping mine in the refrigerator and breaking off a bite after dinner. The sugar content is so low (only 2g sugar per half-bar serving!) that I don’t feel bad at all for indulging daily. If you’re into simple chocolaty things, also be sure to check out my 2-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles, Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Shake, Tahini Bombs, Coconut Cacao Tahini Snack Bites, and Healthy Vegan Fudge! And if you’re getting into the holiday spirit, also check out my Peppermint Chocolate Cupcakes, Peppermint Drinking Chocolate, and Peppermint Chocolate Brownies! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
