Are you looking for a way to love and appreciate your body? Have a one-ounce piece of dark chocolate each day!

Dark chocolate has multiple health benefits. Studies indicate that dark chocolate increases HDL and lowers LDL cholesterol and may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Other research supports that cocoa my improve brain function by increasing blood flow to the brain.

And chocolate contains tryptophan and serotonin, which help rebalance your brain chemistry to counter stress.

Looking for an easy, scrumptious way to enjoy some dark chocolate? Chocolate covered strawberries are the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings, support your health, and provide a 5-minute stress escape (A.K.A. “Me Time”). They’re simple enough to prepare for your weekday stress breaks and decadent enough to serve for dessert at your next dinner party.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

January 30, 2015

by Dr. Christine

Category Recipes Uncategorized

Simple, but deletable chocolate strawberries that are actually healthy for you. Packaged with a punch of antioxidants and fiber, these treats will leave you glowing and smiling!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Notes

Chocolate covered strawberries can be placed into individual candy bags for delicious party favors or pick-me-up gifts. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copyright: Christine Cherpak - KalenaSpire.

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Ingredients

• 1 pound dairy-free chocolate
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil (or palm shortening)
• 1 pound fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. Wash and dry strawberries. Pull strawberry leaves up, away from the berry’s surface. If you will be using a toothpick or wooden skewer to dip the strawberries, insert them vertically through the top of the strawberries. Otherwise, you can hold the strawberry leaves with your fingers.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a double boiler over low heat, melt the chocolate and coconut oil (or palm shortening). Stir until mixture is completely smooth.
4. Holding the toothpick, wooden skewer or the strawberry leaves, dip a strawberry into the melted chocolate, rotating in a clockwise motion until most of the surface is covered. Hold the strawberry above the pot to allow excess chocolate to drip off, and then place the strawberry on its side onto the parchment-lined pan. Repeat with the other strawberries.
5. Refrigerate strawberries for 20 minutes or until chocolate is hardened. Store strawberries covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

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© 2021 Copyright: Christine Cherpak - KalenaSpire.

Looking for more strawberry and chocolate deliciousness? Try these Strawbery Love Mini Chocolate Bundt Cakelets.

Engage all of your senses—listen to the crackle of the chocolate coating as you bite into each luscious strawberry and know that you’re providing your body with love and appreciation.

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