The mere mention of chocolate brings countless sensations, tickles the taste buds and makes us yearning for one. There would be hardly anyone on the planet who wouldn’t love this wonderful creation, except the ones who are allergic of course. You can eat it as a snack or a dessert or even as a health food.

Yes, you heard it right. Chocolate has been found to have innumerable health benefits. From containing antioxidants to being a stress buster, the versatile chocolate is actually good for your health. If you have it in moderation, it is definitely going to boost your system.

Is there a way we can make the chocolate healthier and yummier?

Yes, there is. Eat it as a chocolate fruit snack. The goodness of fruit combined with the rich and creamy taste of chocolate. What a heavenly treat, that would be!

This was the plan I had devised to make my school going daughter eat fruits. I ordered bars of chocolates by post and started trying out recipes of chocolate fruit snacks. The one that clicked was chocolate dipped fruits, especially, strawberries dipped in chocolate. Red juicy strawberries dipped in thick brown chocolate is a treat one can hardly refuse. Pears, blueberries, raspberries, oranges, pineapples, kiwi, grapes, apple and banana slices make scrumptious combinations with chocolate.

Almost anything can be dipped in chocolate and made into a delicious creation. It’s how innovative one can get. We have chocolate dipped peanuts, raisins, pretzels, potato chips, crackers, popcorn, and even popsicles!

How to make chocolate dipped fruit:

Chocolate dipped fruits are easy to make, taste yummy and add a crunchy texture to the snack. They can be had as dessert or a midday snack. They are also a great way to lure kids to eat fruits. Order chocolates online and try this recipe at home.

Strawberries Dipped in Chocolate

Ingredients:

• Fresh strawberries
• Your favourite chocolate
• Decorative toppings

You can choose from roasted nuts, sprinkles, granular sugar, crushed cookies, etc.

The health conscious can use stevia as a substitute for sugar.

• Spices

Spices enhance the flavour. You can choose any spice like cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, etc.

Method

1. Wash and pat dry the strawberries.

Keep all the ingredients handy.

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Depending on the type of chocolate you are using, time taken to melt will vary. Keep stirring with a spatula. Avoid using a wooden spoon.
2. Add the spices to melted chocolate.
3. Now dip the strawberries in the melted chocolate. Note that the chocolate should be left simmering while dipping fruits. You can either dip the whole strawberry by holding its green stem or by piercing it into a skewer. Drip off excess chocolate and put them on a sheet.
4. Dust these chocolate covered strawberries with toppings of your choice.
5. After a batch is ready, place the tray in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. This will cool and harden the chocolate. Do not keep it in the refrigerator for longer time.
6. Mouth watering chocolate dipped strawberry is ready. It tastes fantastic and looks good too.

Hope you liked this delicious way of eating chocolate. Do tell us about your experience of trying out this creation at home.

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