Recipes For World Chocolate Day
If you happen to be a self-confessed chocaholic, World Chocolate Day is your excuse to indulge with every meal! Add a little sweetness to your breakfast, lunch and dinner with these simple recipe ideas…
Breakfast: Chocolate Banana Shake
Difficulty:
Easy
Ingredients
1 Banana (preferably frozen)
1 Handful of Spinach
1 tsp Cacao Powder
1tsp Peanut Butter
½ Cup milk (we love Coconut or Almond)
1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder (optional)
Method
Step 1
Blitz everything up in a blender, pour into your favourite glass and get sipping! It’s like having a milkshake for breakfast – the childhood dream!
Lunch: Chocolate Porridge
Difficulty:
Easy
Ingredients
1 /2 Cup Oats
1 Cup Milk or Water
1tbsp Cacao / Cocoa Powder
Handful of Fresh Strawberries
Sprinkle of Flaked Almonds
Drizzle of Maple Syrup (optional)
Method
Step 1
Add the oats, liquid and powder to a small pan. On a low heat, continually stir the oats to ensure they don’t stick. Slow and steady wins the race here and creates the creamiest porridge.
Step 2
Alternatively, you can microwave for 2 minutes, making sure to stir half–way through.
Step 3
Top with strawberries, flaked almonds and a drizzle of maple syrup or any other fruit / nuts you prefer!
Dinner: Chilli Con Carne with Dark Chocolate
Difficulty:
Medium
Ingredients
1 Onion
1 Clove Garlic
2 Red Peppers
1tbsp Olive Oil
2tsp Chilli Powder
1tsp Cumin
1tsp Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 can Chopped Tomatoes
1 can Mixed / Kidney Beans
500g Beef Mince or swap for a Plant-Based Mince Alternative
250ml Veggie or Beef Stock
20g Dark Chocolate (70%+)
To Serve: rice, tacos, wraps or a sweet potato jacket. Top with sour cream, natural yogurt or crème fraiche and a sprig of fresh coriander.
Method
Step 1
Start by prepping all the veggies – dice the onion, chop the garlic, deseed, and slice the peppers.
Step 2
Next add the oil to a large pan and gently fry the onion and garlic until they begin to soften. Add the peppers and cook for a further 5 minutes until tender.
Step 3
Now it’s time to get spicey – add each spice to the pan and stir until all the veggies are coated.
Step 4
If you’re adding mince, now is the time! If not, throw in the beans and give everything a good mix!
Step 5
Pour in the tin of tomatoes and stock, bring to a simmer and cook on a low heat for a minimum of 30 minutes. The longer the cooking time, the more infused the flavours will become and the better the dish will taste.
Step 6
After 15 minutes of cooking, crumble in the dark chocolate and allow to melt, followed by another 15 minutes of simmering until the sauce becomes thick.
Step 7
Cook the rice or whichever side dish you have chosen according to the instructions and finish with a dollop of yogurt / sour cream / crème fraiche.
Snack: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Difficulty:
Easy
Ingredients
100g Dark, Milk or White Chocolate
120g Peanut Butter or Almond if you prefer
1tbsp Honey / Maple Syrup / Agave
Sea Salt (optional)
Method
Step 1
Grease a silicone mould or prepare a cupcake tin with 6 cupcake liners.
Step 2
Melt your chocolate of choice and spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each case.
Step 3
Place in the fridge / freezer to harden slightly.
Step 4
Meanwhile stir 120g of peanut butter with 1tbsp sweetener of choice until a runnier consistency is formed.
Step 5
Next, take the cases out of the fridge and evenly spread 1-2 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate base.
Step 6
Add the remaining melted chocolate to the top of each case and smooth over. A sprinkle of sea salt as a great addition here!
Step 7
Refrigerate for 1-3 hours until the chocolate has hardened, and the peanut butter cups easily slide out of the liners.
These can be made as ‘healthy’ or treaty as you like! Choose 90% dark chocolate and natural nut butter or go all out with the white chocolate and sugar laden peanut butter! It’s all about balance and what fits your lifestyle choices!
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