Remember the Oven Dried Strawberries I made the other day? I mentioned I was going to do something special with them and here it is!!!
I am soo happy. I was so excited to make these that I got on it right when I woke up (of course, after doing my morning Prayer and Bible Plan 🙂 )
These babies are once again inspired by a recipe I found on Pinterest. The original post is definitely more artistic as it has more variety and color. If you want to check it out, click here.
This yummy treats are super easy to make. All you need are the following: Dark Chocolate (I used Private Selection, 62%), Coconut Oil (not in the original recipe but I added it as it gave better consistency), and any dried fruits and nuts you want for toppings (I used dried Strawberries, raisins, cranberries, pineapple, and Almonds)
Here’s how to make them:
- Prepare toppings and set aside.
- Line Baking sheet (or counter top) with parchment Paper. -I placed mine on a baking tray so I can easily transfer them to the fridge for faster cooling.
- Melt Dark Chocolate in Microwave or Stove. If you will be using the stove, do not place chocolate directly on pot as it will burn. (almost burnt mine hehe) I put a little bit of water in the pot and brought it to boil on medium-low heat. I then placed my chocolate on a ceramic bowl that fit perfectly on top of my pot. I let the heat/steam from the boiling water melt the chocolate.
- Gradually add some Coconut oil. I used heaping teaspoons but you can adjust as desired, or even skip this step completely.
- Once chocolate is completely melted, use a spoon to make the mini round barks on parchment paper. I used 2 teaspoon for each and ended up with about 15.
- Top with fruit and nuts as soon as you transfer the chocolate to the parchment paper.
- Let it sit while it hardens or place in the fridge for faster processing.
- Enjoy!
I made white chocolate mini barks for hubby because he does not like Dark chocolate. The white chocolate is definitely not a healthy option but hubs isn’t a super chocolate guy anyway so these will probably last for awhile 🙂 Will definitely make these again using more toppings. I’m sad I forgot to put chia seeds on mine. I just remembered when they were already hard and ready to eat lol
i want to eat!!! ya good idea to put chia seeds…very healthy =) you can even make granola bars…
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Do you have an easy recipe for granola bars?
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i do not have too…but I seen it somewhere before…since you are making these..i guess it is quite similar to granola bars =)
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holy yum, I have a chocolate tooth and these look divine! Going to have to try the out
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Oo yum, I would love these so much!
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Definitely making these for the holidays!
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Making these for Christmas! they looking amazing!
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Oh, yum these look tasty. Like those fancy chocolates you get from luxury hotels. I’ll have to try making these.
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These look so nice and delicious! Gonna try to make them myself!
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wow more Christmas cookies to make!
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Yummy. Looks like a great holiday recipe.
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Oh. I love white chocolate. Almost as much as I love dark. There are so many nut and fruit combos that would work great with this.
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My mother would absolutely love this. Definitely reminiscent of fruit cake and she is one of those people that don’t mind getting one for the holidays.
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Mmmmm how I love sweets. This dark chocolate bikes with fruit and nuts in it sounds so delicious to the point it is making my mouth water.
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The procedure really seems simple, and it looks very mouthwatering too — I need to try it!
Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Love me some dark chocolate, not a big fan of white or fruit in my chocolate, but love nuts… will try!
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Oh how I wish I had some of this dark chocolate right now! Never had it with fruit in it but it sounds delicious and they’re pretty too!
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These look so great and would be a real crowd pleaser! I love anything sweet and these seem pretty simple to make! Thanks!
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Thanks for the recipe. I should try this at home and I will share to my sister in law
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i love dark chocolate. these look so scrumptious. yum.
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What I like is that you can also pack these up and give to neighbors and friends! It’s easy and it’s healthy, what more can you ask for!
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Oooh, these look beautiful! And yummy! -Erin at http://www.stayathomeyogi.com
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