Chocolate covered strawberries are one of my absolute favorite treats! Not only for Valentine’s Day but really any time of the year. And I have a pretty good idea that you may also love a deliciously dipped strawberry into sweet dark chocolate with fun different toppings sprinkled on top! So, of course, I wanted to share How to Easily Make Healthy Chocolate Covered Strawberries with the Prettiest Toppings just in time for this love-inspired holiday. Not only are they delicious, they are simple to make and much healthier than the chocolate strawberries you buy at the store or bakery.
I have two different recipes for you to choose from, both are vegan, dairy-free and great options. One is a bit easier I would say than the other, and the other one you’re making your own superfood chocolate! The choice is yours – you can’t go wrong with either one!
Recipe One
(easier option in my opinion; plus the chocolate remains smoother)
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Enjoy Life Vegan Dark Chocolate Chips
- 1-2 pinches pink Himalayan sea salt
- 1 sprinkling of cinnamon
- 1-2 cartons organic strawberries
Toppings:
- Coconut flakes
- Crushed raw cashews
- Mini vegan chocolate chips
- Organic pastel sprinkles (purchased at Whole Foods)
- Pomegranate powder
- Dried culinary + edible rose petals (you can find at a local spice shop or order online)
- Peanut Butter (sugar and oil free)
- Candied ginger pieces
Directions:
- Wash strawberries and allow to thoroughly dry before dipping.
- Using a double boiler, melt chocolate over the stove until it becomes a smooth consistency.
- Stir often.
- Add in sea salt and cinnamon and stir well.
- Remove pot to another burner, and begin dipping your strawberries.
- Make sure to add your toppings quickly as the chocolate will begin to harden.
- I listed all the different toppings I used, but feel free to use any that sound fun to you!
- Place dipped strawberries on a cutting board (make sure will fit nicely in the fridge) with parchment paper on top and place in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
- Enjoy! And share with your loved one or sweet friends and family!
Recipe Two
(instead of melting chocolate chips, you’re making your own superfood chocolate!)
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup raw cacao powder
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1/8 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
- optional: 1 tbsp Madagascar Vanilla Bean ghee butter (from Fourth & Heart)
Toppings:
- Coconut flakes
- Crushed raw cashews
- Mini vegan chocolate chips
- Organic pastel sprinkles (purchased at Whole Foods)
- Pomegranate powder
- Dried culinary + edible rose petals (you can find at a local spice shop or order online)
- Peanut Butter (sugar and oil free)
- Candied ginger pieces
Directions:
- Wash strawberries and allow to thoroughly dry before dipping.
- Over medium heat, melt coconut oil.
- Stir in the cacao powder, syrup, vanilla, sea salt and ghee.
- Continue stirring until all combined into a nice chocolate consistency.
- Remove pot to another burner, and begin dipping your strawberries.
- Add a variety of your favorite toppings.
- Place dipped strawberries on a cutting board (make sure will fit nicely in the fridge) with parchment paper on top and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Enjoy! And share with your loved one or sweet friends and family!
Hope you have the sweetest Valentine’s Day! Lots of love!
xoxo 