Healthy Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberries
A simple, low-sugar treat perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh strawberries, washed and dried
- 4 ounces dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each strawberry into the melted chocolate, coating about two-thirds of the way up.
- Place the dipped strawberries on the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra texture, sprinkle a few chopped nuts or sea salt flakes onto the wet chocolate before it sets.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 strawberries
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 2
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Valentine's Day, healthy treats, dark chocolate, strawberries, low sugar, simple dessert