SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE (EASY RECIPE)

Chocolate somehow goes hand in hand with childhood. But people who like chocolate have liked it most of their lives. Sugar-free chocolate is a perfect option for enjoying this powerful treat.

If you’re a dark chocolate lover like me, you cannot miss out on this sugar-free chocolate recipe. It’s incredibly straightforward and effortless to follow, but the outcome is a heavenly, gratifying indulgence that won’t give you any remorse. Take action now and relish homemade sugar-free chocolate’s lavish, abundant taste. And you don’t need to make fancy shapes; a small rectangular dish will do, too.

History

According to Wikipedia, Chocolate originated in Mesoamerica, where people consumed fermented chocolate beverages between 1900 BC and 1500 BC. The cacao seeds were so precious to the Mexican people that they were used as currency, as they believed that they were a gift from the god of wisdom, Quetzalcoatl. At first, chocolate was prepared as a bitter drink mixed with spices or corn puree, believed to have aphrodisiac properties and provide strength. Even today, locals in southern Mexico and Central America’s northern triangle still make this drink, known as “Chilate.”

After its introduction to Europe in the 16th century, sugar was added to chocolate, making it popular among all social classes. During the 20th-century wars, it was considered a vital component of US soldier rations. The English word “chocolate” comes from the Classical Nahuatl word xocolātl, whose origin is uncertain but was introduced to English via Spanish.

Guilt-free chocolate

What about when I tell you that you can eat chocolate and not feel guilty or ashamed and that a piece of chocolate is good for you? Research suggests that cocoa in chocolate may offer various health benefits, such as improving heart health, enhancing brain function, increasing energy levels, and more. These benefits may be particularly noticeable in older adults due to the specific nutrients found in cocoa.

So this easy sugar-free chocolate in moderate consumption could benefit you!

What do you need for this easy, sugar-free chocolate

Ingredients:

• Cocoa butter
• Cacao powder – unsweetened
• Coconut oil – or unsalted butter
• Sukrin syrup – or Allulose liquid or sugar-free maple syrup
• Stevia drops vanilla – or any other taste
• Unsweetened Vanilla extract – optional
• Salt – optional

How to make make it

1/ Melt the cocoa butter over the steam in a water bath. You can use one larger and a smaller saucepan or a saucepan and heat-proof bowl for the water bath. I used a saucepan and a stainless-steel bowl from my digital scale.

2/ Take off the heat, add all the rest of the ingredients and stir well until smooth.

3/ Pour into prepared moulds and let cool, or if you don’t have moulds, pour it instead into a rectangular dish covered with parchment paper for easier removal.

4/ Chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Enjoy!

Variations of the easy sugar-free chocolate

Adding extra flavour or crunchiness can make your homemade sugar-free chocolate extraordinary.

• Adding peanut butter to chocolate is one of my favourite treats. The saltiness from the nuts complements the sweetness of the chocolate, creating a delicious and exciting flavour that I think you’ll love. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!
• Dry fruit, especially orange peel, raisins, cherries or chopped apricots, give the chocolate a luxurious taste.
• Hazelnuts or Almonds. Whole hazelnut dark chocolate is my other all-time favourite. I love that extra crunchiness and flavour of hazelnuts.
• Change the flavour by adding orange, mint, raspberry, caramel, or your preferred flavour of sugar-free drops.

Last Valentine’s Day, I decided to make some heart-shaped chocolates with yummy organic hazelnuts for my sweetheart. I used Sukrin syrup and a few drops of vanilla stevia for a touch of sweetness, and they turned out great! Needless to say, they didn’t last long, and my husband asked me to make more.

If you like chocolate, try Best Sugar-free Hot Chocolate or look at the desserts menu.

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