Super Easy Homemade Chocolate – No food processor version (Paleo, AIP, Vegan, Keto)
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Delicious homemade chocolate that is super easy to make! Dairy free and refined sugar free!
Author: Indira Shyju
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Serves: 8-10
RecipeIngredients
- ½ cup raw cacao powder or carob (use carob for AIP)
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp melted extra virgin coconut oil or palm shortening (If using carob use Terrasouls brand or use palm shortening instead of coconut oil)
- 2 tbsp raw honey (Use maple syrup for a vegan version and check notes for substitutes for a keto version)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- a generous pinch sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- Coconut flakes or shredded coconut
- Crushed Walnuts or mixed nuts (Omit for AIP)
RecipeInstructions
- In a small sauce pan or a glass mixing bowl, add all the ingredients and stir using a spoon or a fork until all lumps are gone. If the coconut oil or honey solidifies, then heat the sauce pan (or heat the glass bowl in a microwave ) for a minute until you get a smooth liquid.
- Divide mixture into separate bowls and add toppings as needed. Then pour into molds carefully and place in refrigerator for at least one hour before removing from molds.
- Store chocolate candy in refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
This chocolate candy needs to be stored in a refrigerator / cool place (below 70 deg F) to maintain the right texture.
If you are making AIP version using Carob, I recommend using the Terrasouls brand for carob. Or use palm shortening instead of coconut oil. That is because sometimes carob does not mix well with coconut oil and then you get a layer of oil on top.
For a Keto version, replace honey with a keto approved sweetener like stevia, monk fruit or erythritol. Check out this article for substitution guides for different sweeteners - https://www.wholesomeyum.com/natural-low-carb-sweeteners-guide-conversion-chart/#conversionchart
If you are making AIP version using Carob, I recommend using the Terrasouls brand for carob. Or use palm shortening instead of coconut oil. That is because sometimes carob does not mix well with coconut oil and then you get a layer of oil on top.
For a Keto version, replace honey with a keto approved sweetener like stevia, monk fruit or erythritol. Check out this article for substitution guides for different sweeteners - https://www.wholesomeyum.com/natural-low-carb-sweeteners-guide-conversion-chart/#conversionchart
Recipe by Cook2Nourish at https://cook2nourish.com/2019/01/super-easy-homemade-chocolate-no-food-processor-version-paleo-aip-vegan.html