Dark Chocolate Super Food Bites
Prep Time 15 minutesIngredients
- 8 oz . dark chocolate , chopped into small pieces
- 12 Tbsp . raw pistachio pieces
- 12 Tbsp . pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 12 Tbsp . unsweetened dried cranberries (or blueberries, goji berries, mulberries etc.)
- 1 tsp . coarse sea salt (or Himalayan salt) (optional)
Instructions
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place chocolate in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup. Microwave for 60 seconds on 50%; stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds on 50%; stir until chocolate is completely melted. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds on 50%. Do not overcook. Chocolate will melt as you stir it.
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Use a spoon to make twenty four small rounds of chocolate onto the parchment paper.
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Working while chocolate is still warm, sprinkle chocolate rounds evenly with nuts, pumpkin seeds, cranberries, and salt (if desired).
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Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or put the bites in the refrigerator to speed things up.
Tip:
The higher the percentage of cacao in chocolate the better. Look for chocolate that is at least 70% cacao.
Variations:
• The following raw nuts (alone or in combination) can be substituted for pistachios: almonds, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, or walnuts.
• The following seeds (alone or in combination) can be substituted for pumpkin seeds: chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds, or sunflower seeds.
• The following unsweetened dried fruits (alone or in combination) can be substituted for cranberries: apricots, blueberries, mangos, raisins, mulberries, goji berries or tart red cherries.
• Substitute unsweetened shredded coconut for seeds.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 112
Total Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 97 mg
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugars: 5 g
Protein: 3 g
Containers
½ Yellow
½ Orange
½ Blue