Valentine's Day - Make it Count!

Photo by Kimberly Davidson

With Valentines Day just around the corner, procrastinating couples are scrambling for last minute lovey-dovey ideas. As you reach for the same ol’ box of chocolates that you bought her last year (yes, this is meant for you boys;), stop yourself and ask: doesn’t may lady deserve a little more than a five minute effort to the local Shoppers for a very creative-lacking, chemical-filled, sugar-ridden box of chocolates? Yes, indeed she does!

Here is your opportunity to make up for last years Valentine fail and make her delicious chocolate from your own bare hands. This recipe will literally take you no more than 7 minutes, but with a taste so delightful, she’ll think you slaved away all day in the kitchen (she may even think a full body massage may be deserved for all your hard work;). Oh yeah, and may I mention this chocolate is sugar free, which means she can eat it guilt free. Men, you can thank me later;)

Sinless Chocolate

½ cup coconut oil

1-2 Tbsp raw cocao or carob powder

3-4 Tbsp almond butter

1 Tbsp honey

Put all ingredients in food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.

For a ‘Nutella-like’ spread (need I mention what else this can be used for;), place in sealed dish and refrigerate.

For a truffle-like chocolate, place in ice cube tray and keep in freezer. Do not let defrost for long before serving.


Check out the beautiful ones my friend Erin made!! 

 
Recipe adapted from Eva Cabaca M.Ed, CNP, RNCP