Coconut Oil Chocolate
How to make your own chocolate from coconut oil and cocoa powder - this chocolate recipe is so quick and easy to make!
Servings: 12 pieces
Ingredients
- 100 g coconut oil
- 75 g cocoa powder
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Optional extras:
- roughly chopped nuts
- dried fruit of your choice roughly chopped if necessary
Instructions
- Weigh the coconut oil and spoon into a microwave safe bowl.
- Heat in the microwave at short 10-15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the oil has completely melted and is clear.
- Add the cocoa powder, honey and vanilla extract to the melted coconut oil. Quickly stir until fully combined and smooth.
To make individual chocolate cubes:
- Spoon chocolate into an ice cube tray or silicone mould.
- Add nuts and/or dried fruit if wanted.
- Place in the freezer until set, around 15-20 minutes
- Pop out of the mould and enjoy!
To make chocolate bark:
- Pour the chocolate mixture onto a lined baking tray and spread out over the tray with the back of the spoon.
- Working quickly, scatter nuts and/or dried fruit of your choice over the chocolate
- Place the baking tray into the fridge or freezer until set, around 10-15 minutes.
- Once set, break or cut the slab of chocolate into smaller pieces to serve.
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Notes
Once set, this type of chocolate should be stored in an airtight box the fridge until ready to eat, as it will melt and get quite soft in a warm room.