These easy from-scratch chocolate chunks are made with five simple ingredients! They make the perfect sweet treat for any day or a special occasion!
Making these easy from-scratch chocolate chunks is so simple, and they taste delicious! You will never want store bought chocolate again!
Store bought chocolates can include a host of ingredients that are easy to avoid when making from-scratch. Ditch the refined sugar, natural flavor, and soy lecithin, among others!
Always read labels when buying processed foods from the store. There is almost always a cleaner option available, or a way to make the same product from-scratch to ensure the highest quality ingredients and no fillers!
Not only can made-from scratch be a healthier option, it also tastes better in my opinion!
Gather your tools and ingredients.
Tools: (always use glass, stainless, and wood when possible)
- Set of measuring cups
- Butter knife and soup spoon for dishing out ingredients
- Stainless saucepan (pouring rim is helpful)
- Large wooden spoon
- 8 inch square glass casserole dish
Ingredients: (always use organic when possible)
- 5 TBSP butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Optional recipe variations:
- Remove butter for a dairy free option.
- Use honey instead of maple syrup in equal ratio.
- Add “toppings” such as nuts or coconut shreds before or after pouring into casserole dish.
- Use silicone molds for fun shapes.
- Experiment with adding peppermint, cinnamon, or orange oil to the recipe.
- Substitute your favorite cacao for the cocoa powder.
How to make Easy From-Scratch Chocolate Chunks:
Step one:
Combine butter and coconut oil in a sauce pan and melt together over low heat.
Step two:
Turn off heat and pour maple syrup into the melted butter and coconut oil, stirring until well combined.
Step three:
Remove from heat and add cocoa powder and salt to melted mixture, stirring well until combined.
Step four:
Pour the combined ingredients into a square casserole dish and place in the freezer for one hour.
Step five:
Cut to desired sizes and store in the freezer or fridge in an air tight container. Enjoy!
Easy From-Scratch Chocolate Chunks
Ingredients
- 5 TBSP butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Combine butter and coconut oil in a sauce pan and melt together over low heat.
- Turn off heat and pour maple syrup into the melted butter and coconut, stirring until well combined.
- Remove from heat and add cocoa powder and salt to melted mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the combined ingredients into an 8 inch square casserole dish and place in the freezer for one hour.
- Cut to desired sizes and store in the freezer or fridge in an air tight container. Enjoy!
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