4 Sweet Recipes You Can Make With Dark Chocolate

Do you find dark chocolate bitter? Too boring? That’s because you’re not experiencing dark chocolate the way it’s supposed to be.

Buying a 90% cocoa chocolate bar won’t get you hooked. You have to develop a taste for dark chocolate in order to enjoy the full essence of this addicting chocolate. You can start by combining flavours and being a little creative (very little, I promise) to truly make the most of your dark chocolate experience. 

These 5 recipes are SUPER easy and guaranteed to get you hooked on dark chocolate in no time. The hardest part is waiting for the chocolate to harden (which is always optional).

Better Than Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

• Step 1

  Break dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave for 20 seconds; remove the bowl from the microwave and stir chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.

  

• Step 2

  Scoop 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into the muffin liners and spread evenly to form a shallow base layer.

  

• Step 3

  Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes.

• Step 4

  Once the chocolate has hardened, place 1 tablespoon peanut butter on the layer of chocolate.

  

• Step 5

  Add another tablespoon melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer.

  

• Step 6

  Return to the freezer until the chocolate has set (about 15 minutes).

  

Frozen Dark Chocolate Banana Bites

• Step 1

  Slice bananas into 1 inch sections and freeze until firm (about 30 minutes).

  

• Step 2

  Break chocolate into small pieces then microwave for 20 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.

  

• Step 3

  Dip the frozen banana pieces into the chocolate using a toothpick.

  

• Step 4

  Add desired toppings (coconut, crushed nuts, etc.) before chocolate has set.

  

• Step 5

  Freeze until the chocolate has set (about 15-20 minutes)

  

Sweet 'n Salty Dark Chocolate Popcorn

• Step 1

  Follow directions for popping your popcorn, then spread evenly on a cookie sheet.

  

• Step 2

  Break dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave for 20 seconds; remove the bowl from the microwave and stir chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.

  

• Step 3

  Drizzle melted chocolate over popcorn, then top with a pinch of sea salt.

• Step 4

  Let the popcorn sit until chocolate hardens. 

  

Fully Loaded Dark Chocolate Clusters

• Step 1

  Break dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave for 20 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.

  

• Step 2

  Measure out 1/2 cup pistachios, craisins, and puffed quinoa.

  

• Step 3

  Mix dry ingredients into the melted dark chocolate.

  

• Step 4

  Scoop spoonfuls of mixture into muffin liners. Let the clusters sit until chocolate hardens.

  #SpoonTip: Put in the freezer to speed up the hardening process.

  

Healthier Terry's Chocolate Oranges

• Step 1

  Break dark chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave for 20 seconds. Remove the bowl from the microwave and stir chocolate. Repeat until chocolate is completely melted.

  

• Step 2

  Peel and separate clementines.

  

• Step 3

  Dip the ends of orange slices into the chocolate, then place on a plate or cookie sheet.

  

• Step 4

  Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the oranges.

  

• Step 5

  Freeze until the chocolate has set (about 15-20 minutes).