This is what I eat instead of chocolate all the time.

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Dark Chocolate Bark
Today I'm going to show you how to make dark chocolate bark.
This almond chocolate bark is a great snack for any time of the day.
It's an easy way to add more nutrition and double the quantity for less money.
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This is why you'll love this healthy chocolate bark:
It's made with healthy and nutritious ingredients!
It's super crunchy and delicious!
You can keep it in the fridge for months!
It's so easy to customize it!
DARK CHOCOLATE BARK RECIPE
Ingredients:
7 oz dark chocolate (200g)
1/2 cup almonds (100g)
1/2 cup peanuts, raw (100g)
1 tbsp maple syrup
pinch of salt
NUTRITIONAL INFO (per piece):
107 calories, fat 7.6g, carb 9.2g, protein 3g
Preparation:
For roasted nuts: in a bowl combine almonds, peanuts and maple syrup.
Spread in air-fryer basket, sprinkle with salt and air-fry for 10 minutes at 340F (170C).
Break the chocolate into small pieces and melt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
Add the roasted nuts and stir until all the nuts are coated.
Spread the mixture on a lined baking tray, top with some extra nuts and put in the freezer for 30 minutes.
Cut into bite sized pieces and store in the fridge or freezer.
Enjoy!

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@magick333 2 жыл бұрын

I love how what you eat instead of chocolate is chocolate.

@kurlykaitlyn 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. It’s like saying instead of drinking regular soda I’m drinking diet.

@theperfectionist4702 2 жыл бұрын

@@kurlykaitlyn Thats totally different story Its better to have drinks with sweeteners (no calories, or less than 10cal) than drinking straight calories aka liquid sugar

@theperfectionist4702 2 жыл бұрын

@@kurlykaitlyn New studies show that sweeteners are safe. You would need to drink hundreds of liters, to be harmful for your body.

@theperfectionist4702 2 жыл бұрын

@@kurlykaitlyn Im a diet drinker, and as long it helps me keep my calorie low, while I dont have any side effects after long term drinking them everyday, Im happy😅

@-yammie- 2 жыл бұрын

@@theperfectionist4702 diet is def not better than normal soda. The artificial sweeteners used are pretty bad for you and have some negative effects despite the low calories. Plus the soda still has all the same shitty unhealthy ingredients, just with no sugar. You should really find something else to drink if you’re drinking it everyday. Also, this can’t be compared to chocolate as very dark chocolate is actually pretty good for you

@laurenvicker4826 2 жыл бұрын

"They will keep in the fridge for months." On what planet will that happen? 🤣 What a great way to get your chocolate fix with only pure ingredients. I can't wait to give this a try, but I'm already sure it will disappear pretty quickly from our fridge. Thanks so much, Sasha. Another winner.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Loved your crunchy nut demonstration, by the way.)

@MelissaCapriotti 2 жыл бұрын

Right! when dark chocolate last in my house for months something is wrong!

@GodsObedientChild-Deuteron6262 2 жыл бұрын

🤣😂!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lauren! So true, but what about if you break the whole thing in many small pieces and make the decision to eat only one piece each day? I know, it's totally addicting... but it's pretty large batch with 200g each chocolate and nuts. I appreciate all of your kind words you send over. Yeah, sound demonstration, the biggest problem was my sticky fingers, it's so hot here the chocolate was melting like crazy... Enjoy your summer time!

@lingling7366 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 exactly

@PCHGWHS 2 жыл бұрын

" They will keep in the fridge for ....." MINUTES"....🤣🤣🤣🤣it looks delicious!!!!!!

@ophelian4646 2 жыл бұрын

My mother made this for Christmas in the 70-ies when I was small. She used hazelnuts and raisins, sometimes a little orange zest too. I love it!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea of adding some orange zest inside! Thanks for sharing!

@seitanbeatsyourmeat666 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made this before, but used 99% dark chocolate with nuts and naturally dried fruit pieces for sweetness (which it needed. 99% is rough). Good stuff

@megsarna7429 2 жыл бұрын

99% 👍

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for sharing!

@jdee4956 2 жыл бұрын

99% is like medical grade LOL!

@EsiriE 2 жыл бұрын

@@jdee4956 😂🤣

@lisah1095 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Very good with apricots, cranberries, ginger, and hemp seeds. Really extends your chocolate!

@muniaisworthit 2 жыл бұрын

I once did that with 85% dark chocolate.I roasted some walnuts,almonds and pumpkin seeds.Added a little bit of raw mangrove honey. It tasted really good.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, that's great, thanks for sharing!

@pamelavance648 2 жыл бұрын

Pumpkin seeds great addition yum 😋 and adds some more protein Thanks for the idea

@muniaisworthit 2 жыл бұрын

@@pamelavance648 yeah roasted seeds taste really good

@jenniferknowles2023 2 жыл бұрын

I add dried fruit to mine, like dried currants, dried cranberries, dried apricot and dried blueberries. I add almonds, pecans, chia seeds, dried coconut flakes, and walnuts. I make this type of chocolate bark with any combination of the above, it just depends what I have on hand at the time. So good! And way healthier and tastier than store bought chocolate. 🍫

@muniaisworthit 2 жыл бұрын

@@jenniferknowles2023 that sounds nice I also sometimes add dried fruits I once added raisins and cherries.Though my favourite one is dried strawberries and cranberries.

@elisa6212 2 жыл бұрын

"This is what I eat instead of chocolate all the time". Chocolate. Chocolate. He eats chocolate instead of chocolate.

@thebigdawgj 2 жыл бұрын

Clickbait.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

It's just better and more nutritious than chocolate only.

@gameboy1984 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing LOL

@light_and_sound 2 жыл бұрын

And healthier than a Hershey's. You could use carob chips to avoid chocolate.

@yasminout 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what I was expecting lol

@AV1611-truth Жыл бұрын

I found a dark chocolate at wall mart by Lindor and it’s sugar free ! I made this snack and it’s absolutely delicious thanks for sharing it with us! I’m on intermittent fasting to loose weight so I’m doing zero sugar and so I have a hour feeding window and I end it with a piece of this lovely treat 😊

@bridgetedwardsmentalhealth409 Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea, thanks for sharing! Adding ginger pieces would also make for a great flavour too 😋

@gloriousharmony6208 2 жыл бұрын

I love this idea to stretch out the quality chocolate and make to your own recipe. I will add to the nuts my toasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, maybe top with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Thank you Sasha you are definitely my smart cook.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like all the ideas, definitely can't go wrong with the seeds. Thanks for your feedback!

@thinkgood7412 2 ай бұрын

Does it not taste bitter without any sweetness

@patriknn1 2 жыл бұрын

It might be "healhier".. but adding different types of textures and tastes to a dark chocolate will probably make you eat more of it.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Could be the case, but that's wasn't my intention to show on this thumbnail:)

@ashesforsunshine 2 жыл бұрын

Haha him recording his chewing was hilarious and adorable. Great channel, keep it up!

@JuanitaMcDowell Жыл бұрын

you are just amazing! what a blessing your recipes are to people trying to stay healthy. Bought your eBook and can't wait to make the savory breakfast items. Big Hug from the ATL in the USA.

@vidyasampathkumar7113 2 жыл бұрын

Oooh! I just finished a tough workout and this is exactly what I need!! Yum I will definitely make these ...so much better than store bought. Thank you as always , O thoughtful kind Sasha!!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm talking about, I prefer to have a bite or two before going to workout... and you're right, store bought of this kind is way too expensive. Take care!

@CC-travels 2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea. Being gluten and dairy free makes it difficult to find yummy options. This is perfect.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it makes a great healthy bite, glad you like the idea.

@Kissmytailfeather Жыл бұрын

Subscribed!!! You won me over with this one and the crunch portion of your video. First time coming across your channel. Looking forward to making this tomorrow! It won’t last months but hopefully a couple of weeks.😅. 🎉🎉🎉 Thank you!!

@aguiremedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Looks amazing can’t wait to try!!👍

@chocolatefanatic8805 2 жыл бұрын

Love how simple your ingredients are. Thanks

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback!

@2kruimels 2 жыл бұрын

Made this today. So simple and healthy, why did I buy chocolate like this and never think of making it myself??? 💡??? Have eaten two bars and they are dangerously delicious!!! Thanks Mr Smart 😊

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

That's right Amy! Homemade is the best, and it doesn't have to be complicated just like this healthy snack. Thanks for trying it out!

@CarmelFan2024 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant use of air fryer with maple syrup. Love this. Can’t wait to make it

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love using air-fryer for roasting nuts.

@JB_Fraulein_Kunst 2 жыл бұрын

Just got recommend your channel and I'm so glad! So many ideas for snacks that are satisfying, but also nutritious. Trying to change my diet, but not go on "a diet" if that makes sense! So stuff like this is perfect. Can't wait to make your recipes!

@thirteennumbers6095 2 жыл бұрын

I just made this and both versions. I did some things wrong but it was still amazing! Much better then I have bought before! Many thanks 😊

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, you can't buy this in the grocery store, glad you gave it a try!

@jemmashome 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! It looks really posh, and could go very well together with some afternoon coffee ☕️ would love to try this out, thanks for sharing! Much love from Singapore 💕

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

You're so right, it's a perfect quick nutritious bite for any time of the day... glad you like it. Sending back love to Singapore!

@stephanieperry6725 Жыл бұрын

LOVE THIS. Thanks for sharing from Columbia Missouri

@shquillakennon3626 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I love chocolate and I been searching a good recipe or something that will fix this crave

@Homeside301 Жыл бұрын

I Think a lot of you are missing the point. Hes making it himself so he knows what's in it versus buying a chocolate bar and there might be additives and other processed stuff inside of it

@Serjohn Жыл бұрын

i have been doing this for years, my favourite combo is walnuts a dash of cinnamon and shortbread cookie bits

@coloradotrish7297 Ай бұрын

Another amazing post! Thank you for showing us the protein in different nuts and your step of using the air fryer to toast the nuts! ps some people use their huge oven to toast or cook one item=such a waste of energy. Best, from Colorado!

@cuprunnethover2509 2 жыл бұрын

Looks lovely and can't wait to try! Thanks for sharing!!

@sharoncohen3803 2 жыл бұрын

I took an idea from a woman on Facebook and made healthy fudge with chocolate and peanut butter (50-50). But I used 100% dark chocolate and added honey for sweetness, and then added the peanut butter. Yours seems like another nice idea to try :)

@lenoreorrell2450 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give me the recipe?

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sharon! That's also great, peanut butter and chocolate are such a great combo... Thanks for sharing!

@sharoncohen3803 2 жыл бұрын

@@lenoreorrell2450 that's literally it 😆 chocolate and peanut butter (or 100% chocolate, honey and peanut butter). No measurements, just by taste. The chocolate and peanut butter should be roughly 50-50

@xzaviayifu3581 Жыл бұрын

This already sounded fantastic, but when I saw you roasting sweetened nuts in the air fryer my brain lit up with all the possibilities! Thank you, Christmas is going to be lovely with these treats to hand!

@BigJimSlade67 Жыл бұрын

Made this today and it is awesome! Thx so much for sharing!

@barbzkarauria3625 Жыл бұрын

Omg YUM. I’ve been looking for a healthy sweet treat! Thank you for sharing ❤

@gittank-sson3074 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome Sasha 😀! This I'm gonna do and take it with me when I'm out on long walks in the forrest! Great snacks👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a great thing to have in a backpack during long walks. So glad you like the idea!

@gittank-sson3074 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToCookSmarter you have lots of good ideas to put in a backpack 😀. Have a lovely weekend 💞

@HillbillyYEEHAA 2 жыл бұрын

Dark chocolate brittle I call this. It's really good. I use pumpkin and sunflower seeds, sometimes I put peanut butter in it.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely would love to swirl in some peanut butter in.

@endlesspossibilities4852 Жыл бұрын

I love this so much!! Thanks for sharing!!! I appreciate you 💕

@mariebarger8631 Жыл бұрын

Ooooo love this. I do this already but adding rolled oats I had no idea! Thank you.

@diannamarie464 2 жыл бұрын

I started melting different brands of dark chocolate from 60% to 100% cocoa together (I like variety LOL) then adding nuts and making my own bark or put them in those mini muffin cups for nut clusters to give as gifts, but I never thought about roasting the nuts first! Especially in the air fryer! I’ll try that next time! Also, the idea of putting oats and raisins in it sounds good too! 😋 Thanks for sharing!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dianna! Glad you like this simple idea too! I'm just crazy about air-fryer nuts, so quick to make and the taste is just so much better, of any nuts if you ask me, so yes, give it a try. Thanks for your lovely feedback!

@allyson-- 2 жыл бұрын

Such a smart gift idea!

@mjgee2713 Жыл бұрын

Dianna - if you decide to add rolled oats, be sure to toast them in the oven for a few minutes first.

@niscary Жыл бұрын

I stop eating dark chocolate because of the high content of cadmium. You can do research.. Better not eat all

@Serenity113 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like this would be the perfect snack for when it’s my time of the month 😂. I’m going to try to make this, it looks super easy.

@susanlisson7066 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it really is good for cramps, inflammation and headaches due to it being high in magnesium.

@Mahi-nw5vh Жыл бұрын

Im on my period so I made this today, it's sooo good!

@redrodlrowon 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea. Thank you so much. Will be doing this.

@ericc2801 2 жыл бұрын

Yum. Making my batch today. Thanks for the great video and recommendation.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

That would be great, glad you like the idea of making a healthy snack this way.

@jameslangschied7900 Жыл бұрын

Isn't it fantastic that good-quality chocolate is good for you. And the nuts are ... yep ... good for you. And when you make and share with family ... that also is good for you. Wouldn't it be an incredible thing if everything that we crave was good for you? Thanks for such a quick, no-nonsense recipe for a healthy snack.

@fabzfeast9008 Жыл бұрын

Only in moderation though. Both are Nuts and Dark Chocolate are calorie dense and very high in fats, they are only good if you don’t eat too much.

@utubefreak7167 Жыл бұрын

@@fabzfeast9008I don’t think you can overeat on dark chocolate since only a little amount of it will give the feeling of fullness

@spindleblood Жыл бұрын

@@fabzfeast9008 exactly. I still enjoy these once a day but I weigh everything.

@MelissaCapriotti 2 жыл бұрын

love all the real ingredients! I cant wait to make this one!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! Thanks for checking in!

@pattyperkins5007 Жыл бұрын

That's good for you.Great Christmas gift !!!!! thank you

@rbu2136 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea. Will do this.

@brinicole2999 2 жыл бұрын

I made this the other day, and it's a great idea! I like that I can make dark chocolate even healthier and keep me fuller longer. I think I will also do this from now on. Thank you!

@varshakhopkar8024 Жыл бұрын

Very testy & yammi

@getoverthyself 2 жыл бұрын

We do this too!! Minus the syrup tho, I'll try to remember that next time. Really good with dried fruit added too, ie; raisins, cranberries, blueberries.. etc. Like a "Chunky" candy bar, for those who remember. And yes, always good to know what you're putting into your body

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Isn't that great, so much flavor and so much healthier than grabbing a chocolate bar from the store.

@thatsawesomethankyou9582 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowToCookSmarter this is really nice, careful with the ingredients of the so called maple syrup. i could not make out what you had but looking at the labels i have show high fructose corn syrup and other crap.

@metroprepper9017 2 жыл бұрын

Good thinking

@dianavaldez3371 2 жыл бұрын

Mmmm, sounds great with cranberries!

@Majik53 2 жыл бұрын

@@thatsawesomethankyou9582 I guess that is when you invest in some pure organic maple syrup?

@Wandertheworldwithme Жыл бұрын

Just made some this morning, thanks for the recipe 🍫

@mznetha 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great recipe!!! Thanks for sharing!

@VB-lc4xz 2 жыл бұрын

So how is it not chocolate?? You just add stuff to the same chocolate

@kirandeshmne6165 Жыл бұрын

Loved your idea of flavouring the nuts with maple syrup and pinch of salt and then roasting them. That will take the preparation to a whole new level

@reaffirmation 2 жыл бұрын

Checked this bucket list item off my list. Yum!

@sherrythomason8698 7 ай бұрын

My mouth is watering. Man looks so delicious.

@hamna6269 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I would appreciate if u make a video on a healhy berry jam.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

It's on the list for this summer.

@susanlisson7066 2 жыл бұрын

This is such a great and easy idea to create. I will be trying it with some ‘special’ butter 🌿 😋

@pandasplayhouse9143 2 жыл бұрын

Lmao!😂

@allyson-- 2 жыл бұрын

:~)

@casey4816 Жыл бұрын

Great call. Super easy too!

@moniquescott7117 10 ай бұрын

Very good thank you so much for this tip❤

@abroussard1661 2 жыл бұрын

This was my first time watching a vid of yours. It seems you're taking a lot of hits on this and I'm not sure why, healthy doesn't equate to low cal. I made this bark within 24 hours using date syrup and it's such a treat if you like dark chocolate. A suggestion regarding nutrition info is to calculate by ounce, not by "piece," which is really not measurable unless they are all cut the same, and then we need to know how many pieces it makes. It would be more accurate using a more measurable unit like ounce or half oz (my batch was about 12 oz). Great recipe, thanks much!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! You're right eating healthy is not only about eating less calories, so I always start with good wholesome ingredients and then try to lower the calories, improve the macros, mainly protein content, like I did it with almonds in this recipe. Thanks for your suggestion, I'll try to be more accurate in other recipes like this one. Take care!

@jdee4956 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sasha - nuts are also delicious if you froth up a couple of egg whites, add some sea salt, cinnamon and sugar to taste, then roast in the oven for about half an hour, turning every 10 minutes. Although they are sugared, they are very tasty and satisfy easily. Or you could add chilli or curry powder instead of the cinnamon/sugar for a savoury fix.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Love roasted oats so much, and you're right you can make it in many different flavors. I prefer to add egg white into the mixture when making homemade granola.

@costernocht Жыл бұрын

You have a soothing voice, Sasha!

@SiriphoneG Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this recipe!

@hopeh6176 2 жыл бұрын

When I say this was delicious Wow ...I squeezed some lemon on it while it was warm popped it in the freezer 😋 Keep up the great work

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! Thanks for supporting!

@dwi5582 2 жыл бұрын

And here I am, simply eating the roasted almonds with a little bit of salt. No chocolate, no maple syrup, nothing else lol. Easy, healthy, and crunchy. My little sister would definitely love this snack, though. She loves sweets.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Roasted almond are the best, but I need just a bit of maple syrup, sweet-and-salty is my thing:)

@masterb5683 11 ай бұрын

Love it!! Thanks so much for this video ❤

@jojogurl83021 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍 Thank you!!

@ElizabethBattle 2 жыл бұрын

I do this with sugar - free, stevia-sweetened chocolate.😃 I love the idea of using 2 different nuts and roasting them first, and adding raisins and oats. I am going to do that next time!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

That's great, thanks for sharing!

@fayem4091 2 жыл бұрын

In Greece we call these βραχάκια meaning little rocks cause we "stack" the nuts in a small pile and that way we make bite size pieces. Those are great for holidays. Your version is a pretty good one as well but has a bit too much chocolate compared to the βραχάκια. Those are more like.... Chocolate covered nuts if you wish

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, love the idea, thanks for sharing!

@gelflingfay 2 жыл бұрын

In the US we call the little piles covered in chocolate nut clusters. 😋

@magick333 2 жыл бұрын

in french they're called rochers which is where the candy gets it's name From. it means rocks covered in mud..

@trudiemead9896 Жыл бұрын

What a simple but great idea, thank you.

@justmechanicthings 2 жыл бұрын

As a chocolate addict hitting the gym 3 times a week you have made my life much easier! great video

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Graet to hear that, I also love to grab a bite of this before hitting the gym.

@lizv.418 2 жыл бұрын

Sasha, it looks delicious & making it yourself is the best way to ensure that they don't have added preservatives & stuff that's bad for our health

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly Liz, it just feels great, to be in control what you eat, and this one takes so little work.

@damasiasilva9650 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! That would be my next project 🤞

@momessori 2 жыл бұрын

Such a delicious and easy idea! Thanks for sharing this!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kristie, I appreciate it!

@maryamghaffar 2 жыл бұрын

I can eat the whole batch in one sitting 😍😍

@freedomofspeech6095 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely add raisins to sweeten and sprinkle a little sea salt over top for more taste. 👍

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Can't go wrong with raisins, salt is not really necessary if you salted the nuts before.

@madhujohn7283 Жыл бұрын

I just made this! It's resting in the fridge... Can't wait! 😋😋

@penneyburgess5431 Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Thank you.

@sn232 Жыл бұрын

Add some of your unmelted chocolate (chop it up into smaller pieces) into your hot melted chocolate. Stir well until the unmelted chocolate melts (do not microwave again because you'll have to repeat this process). This will create a chocolate that does not have to be refrigerated once it has set up solid. It will not melt in your fingers, plus it will be shinier.

@M_K_M_K_M_K Жыл бұрын

So if I melt chocolate au bain marie, I just add some more chocolate pieces later, when I took the liquid chocolate off the pan? And then I just wait till it slowly melts as well? Thanks!

@sn232 Жыл бұрын

@@M_K_M_K_M_K Pretty much yes. I'd remove it from the stove and stir while adding in some unmelted chocolate pieces. Once teh chocolate is becoming less runny, you have to guess when to stop adding in unmelted chocolate in order for the pieces you tossed in to completely melt. Reheating it again means you have to do the process again. I know I tried melting chocolate chips in the microwave, removed them from the microwave and stirred them well (they easily turned into liquid), and I would toss in a handful of solid chocolate chips, stir (doesn't take long before they melt), and toss in a few more (in a lesser quantity than the first time), and stir, stir, stir... the main bowl of chocolate does cool down as you add in the room temp chocolate chips, but the heat of the melted chocolate will melt 1-2 handfuls of unmelted chocolate. I don't know why it works, but it does. At that point you need to add in the ingredients you want to add in to make your candy, whether it be nuts, pretzels, etc...move quickly. Then place it to dry completely on wax paper, and once it has dried it does not melt in your fingers, should be shiny, and can be kept at room temp.

@TheClosingDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Adding nuts gives it way more cals so keep that in mind. When I crave chocolate , I eat chocolate, typically the dark kind which is less sweet but higher in cacao butter. I get it with protein - yogurt- , pure cacao , I had healthy fats (nuts -almonds around 10gr for me) Throw in some fibers for your microbiome too (I add Frozen berries) . I get quickly satisfied & full for longer but without the same amount of calories. Don't be shy , add a drizzle of honey .

@victoriamacknick9841 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Lauren.

@LXS1303 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I love the idea of maple syrup!

@izaskuncaro5662 2 жыл бұрын

For optimal result, you have to template the chocolate, that means to heat dark chocolate 45-50ºC cool down to 28-29ºC and then heat it up to 32-33ºC. Easy way to do it is heating 1/3 of your chocolate, then when it is hot you add the solid chocolate, satírico inútil you have all chocolate melting and then heat it up just a litle bit in the microwave. The result it is a glowing bar with a perfect snap. Store this in a cupboard, chocolate gets moisture and odors in the fridge...

@cyrilsalibi9288 2 жыл бұрын

This is interesting. Can you help me understand how to proceed if I don't have the tool to measure the temperatures up and down? Thks

@taylorbritt499 2 жыл бұрын

@@cyrilsalibi9288 there really isn't any way to do it without a thermometer. You want a candy thermometer, as typical kitchen thermometers dont display low enough temperatures.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing these tips! And yes, that's exactly what's missing in this recipe, so I'll have to learn this tempering technique thenext time I'd make it.

@CustardCream33 2 жыл бұрын

@@cyrilsalibi9288 as has already been said, unfortunately it's impossible to temper chocolate without measuring the precise temperature 😕

@sawong8685 Жыл бұрын

I reverse the ratio and do not use a thermometer. You can tell if the chocolate is tempered if the bar is shiny and snaps when broken. The added chocolate should be finely chopped so it easily blends into the melted portion.

@jase_allen 2 жыл бұрын

I'd bet adding freeze dried raspberries to that would be amazing.

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Love berries in my chocolate too!

@tiffany-sheriwageman.3702 2 жыл бұрын

I love your accent the way that you explain how to make yummy chocolate! You are fun to listen to concerning how to make healthy chocolate!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tiffany, I appreciate your feedback!

@amandairedale706 Жыл бұрын

It's lovely. Thank you!

@bakingchaos6110 2 жыл бұрын

For a minute I got worried that there wouldn't be any oats in the video 😆 so iconic

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

My love for oats never ends:)

@abaddonmorningstar8871 10 ай бұрын

And oats is extremely unhealthy. Especially added to this.

@tzaqw Жыл бұрын

Gotta love how he clickbait us to watch just to find out that he eats chocolate instead of chocolate all the time.

@tylerrea2568 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! Thank you!

@MariusRiley 6 ай бұрын

: Way simple recipe. Thanks for posting, sir.

@LeonRedfields 2 жыл бұрын

Doesnt the microwave kill nutrients in food

@sthepaniec.7864 2 жыл бұрын

@lawrence9713 2 жыл бұрын

The title. This literally is chocolate wtf

@Lynda812 Жыл бұрын

I love your accent, and love how healthy this recipe is. I love chocolate and nuts…. Great combination…. With your accent, I’m in heaven. Thank you for sharing. ☺️

@LichtAnker. Жыл бұрын

I've been making my own keto vegan chocolate for a long time using cocoa butter and baking cocoa sweetened with sucralose and erythritol and flavored with vanilla. Roasted, chopped hazelnuts go very well with it. I melt it in a small saucepan and pour the melted chocolate over the toasted hazelnuts in silicone moulds. After 15 minutes in the freezer it's ready and we love it. 🙂💕

@kibanisili8702 2 жыл бұрын

I don't eat chocolate. I eat chocolate

@kumada84 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should consider eating chocolate instead. I always eat chocolate instead of eating chocolate, personally. 👍👍

@paulos82 2 жыл бұрын

Instead of eating chocolate he eats chocolate with nuts..... 🥴

@mikesrandomchannel 4 күн бұрын

The best bit here is the air fryer roasting, definitely doing that. It’s a nice way to eat chocolate, too.

@sarahporter9541 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! Thanks for all of the great recipes.. healthy..fun.. interesting!

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your lovely feedback Sarah!

@cambelss 2 жыл бұрын

But...it's still chocolate

@HowToCookSmarter 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I know...

@chronicallyfabulous88 2 жыл бұрын

Calling something with this much sugar in it "healthy" is kinda disingenuous. Yes, dark chocolate has some health benefits, but you can get those benefits from other foods without all the sugar. It's okay to just enjoy chocolate every now and then without having to make excuses and try to claim it's "healthy" because it has nuts (roasted in maple syrup, mind you) added to it.

@QAsession Жыл бұрын

I have often bought dark chocolate and put it in the fridege and mibble pieces at a time. One bar can last me 1 month. Im looking forward to trying this recipe and enjoying that 1 bar for a longer time. Thanks!!