A Hint Of Mint — Valentine’s Day Special
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and so are those endless boxes of chocolate treats that you see on every supermarket aisle and at every corner store.
No matter where you look, this time in February there is an abundance of chocolate treats on display. It is only natural to want to tempt yourself daily. I know this well, as I used to love the new selection of Valentine’s boxes that were available — my favourite company gets very creative with truffle treats and awesome bouquets of chocolate roses; super hard to resist!
These days though, in my healthier and less flexible ways, I have had to find a substitute. You know what though? I have, and I am never feeling as though I am without! You wouldn’t think that dairy filled chocolate could be replaced, but it has — with a healthier, richer and more decadent version of the supermarket kind you buy — and I am here to share it with you.
Ingredients For Mint Chocolate
3 tbsp raw cacao butter
4 tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp raw coconut sugar
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions For Making Mint Chocolate
1. Melt the raw cacao butter in a heat proof bowl [better google how to do this one! It can be tricky to melt things on the stove, but it can be done!]
2. Dissolve the coconut sugar and peppermint extract into the cacao butter.
3. Spoon the mix into a chocolate mould, or a small container lined with baking paper. You can just snap the pieces of chocolate when it’s set.
4. Sit the chocolate in the freezer for about 30 minutes to an hour [at least 2–3 hours in the fridge if you don’t have a freezer]
5. VOILA! When you pull your creation out of the cold, they are immediately edible, but you may want to portion them out first.
Portioning the chocolate is recommended because once you try one piece, you won’t be able to stop. No longer will you need to buy the Valentine’s day chocolate on offer; you can make a healthier version at home and still get your treat fix.
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