chocolate recipes
Chocolate Pecan Caramel Shortbread
October 23, 2013
We often coast through life putting up with the mundane things. We've got mouths to feed and bills to pay, and sometimes that's all we can think about.
An opportunity to bask in some fun knocks on your door, and all you do is scream at the top of your lungs "Go away!" You don't even know why you're screaming in the first place, perhaps to intimidate that little voice in your head that says "I want to have some fun." Time and again, the bigger voice in your head wins, one which incessantly blurts out "Responsibilities first!"
Fun need not be extravagant. Heck, you can have fun with just the mere use of your mind! If you just can’t find the resources to have the kind of fun you've always been passing on but always been dying to experience, just enjoy the little pleasures in life for now. Until then, opt for chocolate. Chocolate can always give you that, always.
White Chocolate Fruit and Nut Squares
October 9, 2013
If you’re one of those parents juggling work and family, and you happen to be having a hard time catching up with your kids, doing activities together at your few and far between downtimes can work magic.
Whip up this recipe, it’s like a Rice Krispies square only much better. You can also use milk or dark chocolate.
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie
October 2, 2013
In our books, the classic chocolate chip cookie remain unrivaled. However, the white chocolate macadamia nut definitely has its own unique charm. It still offers the chocolate we can’t do without, but comes with one of my favorite nuts.
This cookie recipe combines both white and brown sugar, and such mix is known to yield perfect chewy consistency. Suffice it to say, good quality white chocolate is needed. Never, ever, scrimp on this! The quality of the chocolate you use will make or break the cookie.
Gluten Free Chocolate Chili Cherry Cookies
September 25, 2013
It's always heartbreaking to bid goodbye to summer, but you need not weep. You can always relive the warm-weather with some recipes that make you feel warm and cozy, even on the inside.
These cookies are moist, rich, fudgy and filling, with a hint of spice. All these qualities are guaranteed to give you an explosion in the mouth. The secret ingredient to this is actually the Black Beans.
Just so you know, black beans are packed with fiber and protein. It’s not a very usual combination, mind you. A one-cup serving of black beans contains 14 grams of protein – the same amount as a 2 oz. serving of chicken or salmon.
Black beans do magic to the digestive tract and the skin of these beans is packed with high levels of phytonutrients. All these nutrients can work in your dessert, how awesome is that?!
Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Muffins
September 18, 2013
These Chocolate Strawberry Muffins will undoubtedly steal the hearts of vegans and non-vegans alike. Chocolate and strawberries aren't a classic pairing for no reason.
These Chocolate Strawberry Muffins are loaded with two kinds of chocolate, unsweetened cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The final muffin has that squidgy, almost brownie-like texture.
However, the full cup of fresh strawberries is what makes this such an awesome recipe. The richness of chocolate, together with delicate pureed strawberries, explodes in the mouth. Due to all the fruit baked right into these goodies, they are super moist, sans any oil.
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Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Muffins • 1 1/4 cups white whole wheat flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with paper liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl combine pureed strawberries, mashed bananas, and applesauce. Mix in raw sugar, non-dairy milk, vanilla, and chocolate chips. Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fill paper liners evenly. Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of muffins comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. |
Enjoy! 🙂
Easy Dark Chocolate Fudge with Sea Salt and Lime
September 11, 2013
Know anyone who has a sweet tooth and you want to give them a gift? Look no further! This recipe is unbelievably easy to modify so you can work with it using your favorite flavors.
This has lime and sea salt flakes but you could throw some dried chili flakes in while you’re melting the ingredients for a good kick. Better yet, put some chopped pistachio nuts or some chopped up Dime Bars, whatever tickles your fancy.
This certainly isn't your crumbly fudge, it is totally rich and squidgy. You can leave some without lime and sea salt, and it would be heavenly to add into a mug of hot milk for the ultimate hot chocolate.
Mini Chocolate Chip Gluten Free Cheesecakes
September 4, 2013
I've said it so many times, I'm crazy about cheesecake. What's great about this recipe is the fact that it lets you alter the flavor of the cheesecake pretty easily. Love lime cheesecake? Substitute the chocolate chips for lime zest and lime juice.
If you're going for classic plain cheesecake, you can remove the chocolate chips and add 1 more tsp of vanilla to the batter. If you swear by blueberry cheesecake, substitute the chocolate chips for 1 cup of blueberries.
Coffee Chocolate Tarts
August 28, 2013
Planning a party and running out of food ideas? Or, do you want something to whip up for your friends who plan on coming over this weekend? This recipe will definitely be on for the books!
You can make use of metal pastry rings for the tarts placed on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You can buy them at kitchenware stores. You can also find chocolate short-crust pastry at specialty food stores and delicatessens.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Banana Split
August 21, 2013
Chocolate and peanut butter? How can I say no?
Do you have kids and want to impress them? Whip this up and you’ll be hearing them sing your praises in no time!
With each decadent bite, you will feel like it’s so sinfully calorie-laden, but it's definitely not!