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Healthy Hot Chocolate Squares Recipe

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These Healthy Hot Chocolate Squares combine the rich taste and antioxidant benefits of dark chocolate with the natural sweetness and medicinal properties of raw honey. Made dairy-free and gluten-free with coconut milk powder, cocoa powder, and gelatin, this recipe creates a delicious, guilt-free treat that sets into delightful squares perfect for snacking or dessert.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 16 squares
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Gelatin Mixture

  • 1 ¼ cups boiling water
  • 3 Tbsp gelatin
  • ½ cup cold water

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup coconut milk powder
  • 1 cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup raw honey
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch fine ground Celtic sea salt

Additional

  • Additional coconut oil for greasing baking dish
  • Optional: 1 packet mushroom coffee for mocha flavor (mushroom coffee not included)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8 glass baking dish thoroughly with coconut oil to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Boil Water: In a medium saucepan, bring 1 ¼ cups of water to a rolling boil and remove from heat.
  3. Bloom Gelatin: In a high-powered blender, combine the gelatin with ½ cup cold water. Let it sit for a few minutes to bloom, allowing the gelatin to absorb the water and swell.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients: To the blender, add the boiling water, cocoa powder, coconut milk powder, coconut oil, raw honey, vanilla extract, and a pinch of Celtic sea salt. Optionally, add one packet of mushroom coffee for a mocha variation.
  5. Blend the Mixture: Blend all ingredients until the mixture is fully liquefied and smooth, ensuring even incorporation and no lumps.
  6. Pour and Chill: Pour the liquid chocolate mixture into the greased baking dish evenly.
  7. Refrigerate to Set: Place the dish in the refrigerator and let it chill until the mixture sets firmly, typically several hours or overnight.
  8. Slice and Serve: Once set, remove from fridge and slice into squares or cubes. Enjoy your healthy, flavorful hot chocolate squares!
  9. Store Properly: Store the squares in an airtight plastic bag in the refrigerator to maintain freshness, where they will keep for up to one week.

Notes

  • Use coupon code “REALFOODRN” at Four Sigmatic to get 10% off mushroom coffee orders.
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  • For a stronger chocolate flavor, substitute all coconut milk powder with cocoa powder.
  • These squares are dairy-free, gluten-free, and free from refined sugars.
  • The optional mushroom coffee adds a healthy mocha touch combining antioxidants from coffee and chocolate.

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