Superfood Strawberries

Superfood Strawberries are a perfect way to have a treat and satisfy that sweet tooth without totally falling off your healthy eating.

Those who know me well, know I have a killer sweet tooth.  Here’s the thing, depravation doesn’t work. Bad habits (or food) need to be replaced with good ones. Very rarely can folks use the ‘cold turkey’ method. That is why I wanted to share with you healthy treats you can have any time!

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Superfood Strawberries

Ingredients

• 1 lb strawberries, washed and dried
• ¾ cup dark chocolate chips ( I like to use 70% or higher)
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Make sure strawberries are dry and leaves still intact.
2. Lay out parchment paper or silicone baking mat
3. Melt chocolate and oil in glass bowl in 20-second increments in microwave (a double broiler can also be used) Stir after each time until chocolate and oil and completed melted. Add vanilla
4. Dip strawberries into chocolate. Tap gently to get rid of excess chocolate.
5. Immediately roll strawberries in topping of choice. Some ideas might include: chia seeds, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, oats, raw sugar or stevia, unsweetened coconut, or chopped dark chocolate.
6. Place on parchment or silicone mat. Place in fridge until set. Strawberries will be good for 24 hours.

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Salted Chocolate Almonds

Ingredients

• Raw Almonds (as many as needed)
• 6 ounces of dark chocolate (I like to use 70% or higher)
• 1 tsp of coconut oil
• Coarse sea salt

Instructions

1. Place chocolate and oil in glass bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments until mixture is melted, stirring after each one.
2. Dip almonds into melted chocolate using a fork, grouping them together in clusters. Tap fork to release extra chocolate. Place carefully on wax paper or silicone baking mat.
3. Sprinkle with desired amount of sea salt
4. Allow to set in fridge
5. Will keep up to 3 days in fridge in airtight container

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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients

• 1 10-ounce bag dark chocolate chips (I like to use 70% or higher)
• ½ c natural chunky peanut butter
• ¼ c coconut oil
• ½ tsp vanilla
• 2 drops liquid stevia

Instructions

1. Melt half of the chocolate chips in microwave using 20 seconds increments. Stir after each time. Continue until chocolate is completely melted. Place chocolate in a mini muffin tin until the bottom is covered (usually about 1 TBSP). Place in freezer to harden for 10 minutes.
2. Mix together peanut butter, coconut oil, vanilla and stevia. Layer mixture on top of frozen chocolate (again, usually about 1 TBSP). Place in freezer for 10 minutes to harden.
3. Melt the remaining chocolate in microwave using above method. Once it is melted, layer on top of the peanut butter mixture to finish out the peanut butter cup.
4. Allow to freeze for 10 additional minutes.
5. Pop peanut butter cups out of tins with knife. Before eating, allow to soften on counter for a few minutes. Store in freezer for up to three months

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