Homemade Vegan Dark Chocolate
Indulge in this homemade vegan dark chocolate, made without dairy or refined sugar, using only raw cacao powder, cacao butter, and pure maple syrup for a naturally sweet and healthier treat.
Servings: 20 pieces
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup cacao butter chopped {See Notes}
- 2-3 tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste
- Pinch of unrefined sea salt optional
Instructions
- Fill a small pot about 1/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and fit a heat-resistant bowl into the pot. The bottom of the bowl should not reach the water (at least 2″ to 3″ space between the bowl and water). The intention is to heat the bowl with steam and not the water.
- Chop cacao butter into small chunks and place in the bowl. Once the cacao butter is melted, remove the bowl with oven mitts and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Add cacao powder and mix well with a spoon or whisk until no lumps remain. Add the maple syrup and a pinch of salt, if desired, and stir to combine. Start with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and add more as needed to your liking.
- Pour melted chocolate into a silicone mold or at the bottom of a small square/rectangular dish lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 10 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes or so until the chocolate firms up.
- Remove from the mold and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature (in a cool spot and away from sunlight) for about 1-2 weeks or in the fridge for 2-3 months.
Notes
- You can use coconut oil instead of cacao butter. Just melt it over low heat if it's solid and mix in the rest of the ingredients as instructed. If using coconut oil, the chocolate needs to be stored in the fridge or freezer, otherwise it would melt if the room is warm.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the chocolate before transferring it to the fridge or freezer. Some delicious options are nuts, seeds, dried fruits, fresh berries, pomegranate seeds, coconut flakes, cacao nibs, nut butter, puffed quinoa, orange zest, pretzels, popcorn, etc.