Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
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Serves: 6
 
These guiltless chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect dessert for your next special occasion. No processed sugar...just real food.
Ingredients
  • 4 oz. 100% Unsweetened Baking Chocolate
  • 3 T coconut butter or pasture butter
  • 3 T maple syrup
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries
  • ½ c crushed pecans, optional
Instructions
  1. Wash strawberries in cold water and towel or air dry well as chocolate will not stick to them wet.
  2. In double boiler pot, heat chocolate, butter, and maple syrup, stirring continuously.
  3. Dip dried strawberries in hot chocolate and place on wax paper to dry, being careful not to burn yourself.
  4. Then roll into the crushed pecans, if desired.
  5. Place strawberries in the freezer for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
  6. Serve immediately, or store in refrigerator until ready to eat.
Notes
Chocolate recipe adapted from http://fitfoodiefinds.com/2014/11/vegan-chocolate-chips/

 

Kristen Barkley
Kristen Barkley
Kristen is a happily married mom to four beautiful and active children and is the co-founder of Marpé Wellness. She has a BBA in Marketing from the University of Houston and completed extensive coursework in the areas of nutrition and fitness. She is excited to be putting her education to use in an industry that she is passionate about where she can help others live a healthier and happier life.

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