Just discovered a great way to satisfy a chocolate craving

Strawblackcat

So, today I really wanted some chocolate. And I didn't have any in the house. And it was raining and icky outside, and I really couldn't be bothered to go to the store and get some. Instead, I melted 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil (the kind that still tastes like coconuts) with a tablespoon of honey, stirred 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into it, poured it into a silicone muffin cup liner, and stuck into the fridge for 30 minutes. It tasted just like dark chocolate! I was so happy. maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it.

SmashleyBak

Strawblackcat wrote: »

So, today I really wanted some chocolate. And I didn't have any in the house. And it was raining and icky outside, and I really couldn't be bothered to go to the store and get some. Instead, I melted 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil (the kind that still tastes like coconuts) with a tablespoon of honey, stirred 2 tablespoons of honey into it, poured it into a silicone muffin cup liner, and stuck into the fridge for 30 minutes. It tasted just like dark chocolate! I was so happy. maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it.

Sounds deliciously healthy for an alternative, thank you!!

looney9708

I use walden farms chocolate dip or syrup with walden farms caramel and add to my coffee and blend. With a half tbsp coconut oil it tastes like a mocha. Satisfies my sweet took too

cmarangi

Strawblackcat wrote: »

So, today I really wanted some chocolate. And I didn't have any in the house. And it was raining and icky outside, and I really couldn't be bothered to go to the store and get some. Instead, I melted 2 tablespoons of virgin, unrefined coconut oil (the kind that still tastes like coconuts) with a tablespoon of honey, stirred 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder into it, poured it into a silicone muffin cup liner, and stuck into the fridge for 30 minutes. It tasted just like dark chocolate! I was so happy. maybe next time I'll add some nuts before freezing it.

Yummy! Thanks for sharing that!

amberlyda1

im laughing reading this because it reminds me when i was stuck at home the other month and had major pms cravings. I took peanut butter mixed it with some powdered sugar and a drop of vanilla extract. My husband walked in and I was spoon deep in peanut butter...he kind of freaked for a few days thinking i was pregnant.

your concoction sounds much healthier and I will have to remember it for my next macgyver pms craving escapade

rjraymon1

Going to try this! I LOVE dark chocolate!

LegalMom0928

Yes! I have been making coconut oil "fudge" for a long time and it always hits the spot! This is the recipe I use:

1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup organic cocoa powder
1/8 cup raw honey (or to taste, may need more or less depending on how sweet you want it)
dash of vanilla

Sometimes I'll add a little bit of all natural peanut butter for a Reese's flavor, or mix in some nuts or seeds for crunch. The variations are endless!

MostlyWater

that's very nice! thanks for sharing!

Francl27

Sounds delicious, but for the calories, if it's chocolate you're after, you'd be better off with a couple squares of dark chocolate, lol.

kuroshii

Francl27 wrote: »

Sounds delicious, but for the calories, if it's chocolate you're after, you'd be better off with a couple squares of dark chocolate, lol.

Yeah. A few squares of good quality chocolate, eaten one bite at a time and let each bite melt in your mouth. You end up feeling as if you've eaten a lot more chocolate than you actually did! Well it works for me, anyway.

andyluvv

I have done something similar and a friend said "WHERE DID YOU LEARN TO COOK LIKE THIS?" haha

Get a banana, freeze it for a few hours - take it out.
Melt some coconut oil in a separate bowl with a teaspoon of cocoa - dash it on top of said banana.

The melted coconut will freeze once it touches the banana and it's...AMAZING

Strawblackcat

Alternatively, you could pour the melted cocoa-coconut mixture over the banana ice cream and get an instant chocolate shell!

kstar191

I love that mix with an avocado! I throw it all in a food processor, then in the fridge to harden to a fudge consistancey.

lmr0528

I always keep a bag of chocolate chips in my fridge. That's my go to when I need a little bit of a chocolate fix. Just a small handful is plenty.

ASKyle

Lots of calories though! 330 is a big chunk of my day.

mpat81

lmr0528 wrote: »

I always keep a bag of chocolate chips in my fridge. That's my go to when I need a little bit of a chocolate fix. Just a small handful is plenty.

Read your post and remembered my stash.

Leslierussell4134

Omg, trying this really soon!

kuroshii

mpat81 wrote: »

lmr0528 wrote: »

I always keep a bag of chocolate chips in my fridge. That's my go to when I need a little bit of a chocolate fix. Just a small handful is plenty.

Read your post and remembered my stash.

Keeping it in a cabinet "out of sight out of mind" is a great way to minimize temptation as well!

TrickyDisco

kuroshii wrote: »

A few squares of good quality chocolate, eaten one bite at a time and let each bite melt in your mouth. You end up feeling as if you've eaten a lot more chocolate than you actually did! Well it works for me, anyway.

A great tip, this works for me too, and if I take just a couple of squares from the bar then put the rest away out of sight before eating it I'm far less likely to go back for more.

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