Dark Chocolate Mendiants
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3.7
Dark Chocolate Mendiants
Description
The recipe for Dark Chocolate Mendiants involves melting high-percentage dark chocolate and spooning it into rounds onto parchment paper. While the chocolate is still warm, it is sprinkled generously with assorted chopped dried fruits, nuts, and seeds such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, sesame seeds, and flax seeds. As it cools, the chocolate solidifies, holding the toppings in place.
The result is a collection of chocolate medallions that combine the deep bitterness and richness of dark chocolate with the natural sweetness and crunch of the toppings. These treats offer a contrast in texture and flavor that is great for snacking or serving alongside coffee or tea.
They can be set at room temperature or chilled to speed up the hardening process, making them convenient to prepare ahead of time. Sizes can be adjusted to preference, typically around 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter. These mendiants store well in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate I used Trader Joe's 73% Super Dark chocolate bars (the higher the percentage of cacao the better)
- dried fruits assorted, chopped in small pieces
- almonds chopped
- walnuts
- pistachios
- pecans
- sesame seeds
- poppy seeds
- hemp seeds
- flax seeds
Instructions
- Lay out a piece of parchment paper, or waxed paper, or foil.
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put in a microwave safe glass bowl or measuring cup. Microwave for 60 seconds, and then stir. Microwave for another 30 seconds, and then stir again to completely melt the chocolate. If there are still lumps, microwave for another short burst and stir again.
- Use a spoon to drop small rounds of chocolate onto the parchment paper. Let the chocolate fall from the spoon and it will naturally form a more or less round shape. You can nudge it with your spoon if you like. Work with one at a time, and sprinkle each round of chocolate with an assortment of your healthy add-ins while the chocolate is still hot. Make them whatever size you like, but mine were about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or put the bites in the refrigerator to speed things up. If you plan to refrigerate the medallions it helps to put the parchment right on a baking sheet or tray so you can transfer it straight to the fridge.
- Store the mendiants at room temperature, or in the fridge. They'll last for at least 3 weeks. You can also freeze them.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24mendiants
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3.7
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