Want to know how to make chocolate-covered strawberries that contain less than 150 calories per serving are an easy to make, romantic dessert!?
Chocolate-covered strawberries are right up there with cupid as icons of Valentines Day. We would love to endorse them except most are chock-full of calories. Milk chocolate is most commonly used to dip them and- no matter how you slice it- is not healthy. This chocolate-covered strawberry recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
You might also like these Shakeology Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries!
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
These Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a romantic dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth in under 150 calories per serving.
Servings 10 Servings (2 strawberries each)
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20
medium
strawberries (about 1 lb.) - Parchment paper
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9
oz.
dark chocolate morsels
(or chopped semi-sweet chocolate) -
1
Tbsp.
extra-virgin organic coconut oil
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Wash strawberries; dry completely. Set aside.
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Line baking sheet with parchment (or waxed) paper. Set aside.
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Place morsels and oil in microwave-safe container. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds; stir; microwave for an additional 30 to 45 seconds or until just melted. Do not overcook. Set aside.
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Hold a strawberry by leaf, dip into melted chocolate; lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberry on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining strawberries.
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Set strawberries aside for 30 minutes, or until chocolate hardens.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Amount Per Serving (2 Strawberries)
Calories 147
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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