Low Carb Dark Chocolate

by FoodJanuary 28, 20210 Comments

 



These low carb dark chocolate bites are my favorite the are  inspired by my favorite French treats called mendicants.

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces food-grade cocoa butter
  • 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate 
  • 6 tablespoons swerve or lakanto 
  • 1/4 teaspoon lecithin soy or sunflower
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • pinch kosher salt

Toppings: Dehydrated raspberries, unsweetened/shredded coconut, chopped nuts, ground coffee, sea salt, etc.

Instructions:

  • Add cocoa butter (2 ounces) and unsweetened baking chocolate (2 ounces) to a double boiler (or a bowl fit over a pot with water).
  • Melt together while stirring to combine with a rubber spatula.
  • Add the erythritol (6 tablespoons), lecithin (1/4 teaspoon) and salt (a pinch).
  • Use a whisk to fully incorporate ingredients.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (2 teaspoon).
  • Prepare a sheet of parchment paper over a baking sheet.
  • Place drops of low carb dark chocolate on parchment paper using a spoon.
  • Sprinkle with your toppings.
  • Place in the fridge and allow the chocolate to cool/harden — should take about 30 minutes. Enjoy!

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