The only problem with these is that I can't stop eating them. Which means it's SUPER convenient that they are quick and EASY to make with only 5 simple ingredients: cocoa powder, honey, coconut flakes, coconut oil, and almonds.
These yummy treats were created because I needed a Honey Mama's alternative after a holiday season of treating myself to a little square daily. Okay, sometimes a BIG square. Have you tried Honey Mama's chocolates? They're delish. And a TREAT. So you can imagine how happy I was when, in late November, I found them at my local grocery store on clearance for $0.50 each. They're normally $4.99 each, so at $0.50, I grabbed every last one. All 13 of them.
So, as I savored and enjoyed them throughout the holidays, and even shared them with my family (it WAS Christmas, after all), I wondered what I would do once they were gone. We had all become quite chummy with having our Honey Mama's fix after dinner, so I needed a quick and easy alternative. Stat.
I went to work creating my variation. Honestly? I like them better. I don't know what the difference is, but they just make me HAPPY. In fact, when I had them out to take some pictures this afternoon, my 16yo son came in and asked if he could have one. Then two. Then..... well, you know where this goes.
Mama's Happy Chocolate Recipe:
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw honey
4 tablespoons unsweetened coconut
4 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons almonds, pecans, or nut of choice
I used my mini Ninja chopper for this, which made it even EASIER. You can do it all by hand if you don't have a chopper, but if you like a quick and easy way to make chocolate, salsa, chop nuts, etc., the mini Ninja chopper is a dream. (I found mine on sale locally for $20, so you may be able to find it in a store near you for less than Amazon sells it. Find it on Amazon HERE.)
First, chop the nuts. Then add the remaining ingredients and chop/mix until well blended.
Pat into a container lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.
Cut into squares and savor every last bite.
And if you lick the parchment paper once the chocolate is gone, no one will judge you. Promise. ;)
Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
For some variations, try adding Peppermint essential oil, Orange essential oil, chopped cranberries, dried blueberries, fresh coffee grounds, cocoa nibs, sea salt.... whatever you LOVE in your chocolate. These are FUN to play around with, and with such a small little batch, there are lots of opportunities to try new flavors. Have fun!!! I'd love to hear from you when you land on your FAVE variation.
