How often have you felt suddenly ravenous and reached for the nearest unhealthy snack? The biscuit barrel or a bag of salty crisps, perhaps? The satisfaction is often short lived and the sugar rush turns into a massive sugar slump and so you repeat the unhealthy cycle over and over again.
Homemade fruit and nut dark chocolate thins are perfect for keeping stashed away so that you can have your afternoon treat without the guilt! Dark chocolate is absolutely packed full of antioxidants and rich in minerals such as potassium, zinc and selenium and when eaten in moderation has many other health benefits. Because it's so rich you don't need much to get that 'chocolate hit' and satisfy your craving for something sweet and delicious.
These chocolate thins take minutes to make and you can add whatever healthy toppings you fancy. I used whole almonds and pecans because that's what I had in my cupboard but brazil or hazelnuts would work just as well. Pop on any dried fruit and seeds you have - you could even sprinkle a bit of flaxseed over the top if you're feeling extra healthy.
I added a few dried rose petals to my fruit and nut thins which are completely edible and kind of reminded me of turkish delight but without the 'squidge'.
Ingredients for healthy fruit and nut dark chocolate thins
- 200g dark chocolate. I used Green and Blacks 70% cacao
- assorted dried fruits, nuts and seeds. I used cranberries, blackcurrants, figs, raisins, pecans, almonds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds and dried edible rose petals to decorate.
Method
- Melt dark chocolate in the microwave, stirring at 30-second intervals.
- Take a sheet of baking parchment and spoon the melted chocolate into circles. A good rule of thumb is about one tablespoon full of melted chocolate per thin.
- Add your choice of toppings before the chocolate sets.
- Once set, wrap in baking paper and enjoy as a healthy treat.
These are definitely a healthy version of the family favourite fruit and nut bar and you really shouldn't feel guilty eating something packed full of antioxidants and detoxing fruits, nuts, and seeds.
The perfect pick me up, enjoy!
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Anne
Oh my, these look too delicious to be healthy too. I HAVE to make some.
Amy Treasure
They really are delicious, I hope you make them!
Donna
These look amazing - I'm a huge fan of dark choc, especially when teamed with fruit and/or nuts - I'll be trying these! x
Amy Treasure
They are delicious and really do only take minutes to make! x
Carolin
Woah Amy, they look absolutely amazing and are absolutely up my street. Your photography and styling are gorgeous. This could totally be in a magazine x
Amy Treasure
Oh wow thanks so much Carolin, that has made my day! x
Helen
I love making things like this - so simple yet pretty! :) #TheList
Helen x
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five little doves
One word - YUM!!! They look so delicious and also so healthy right? I could eat five of those and get all of my five a day in one delicious plateful! Yay! #TheList
Madeline (this Glorious Life)
These sound so tasty, and I absolutely love all the photos too! x #TheList
Alana - Burnished Chaos
Wow, these look almost too pretty to eat. I've pinned this for later x
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Rebecca
Well these look delectable and super easy peasy! Will for sure be making some of these! <3 #thelist
Sarah
These look amazing! A perfect 'feels really naughty' but is actually healthy treat!
Emma T
Yum, it's like a healthier, classier version of chocolate bark. They look delicious.
Chloe Ciliberto
Wow we're on the same wave length at the moment as I put this exact recipe up on my blog a few weeks ago. These are so delicious aren't they. An absolute guilt free way of eating chocolate! xx
Sinead (shinnersandthebrood.com)
These look insanely good! Pinning for a rainy day! #TheList
Crummy Mummy
These look absolutely gorgeous - you could sell them!! #thelistlinky
Alex @ That Butterfly Effect
OMG! What are you doing to me Amy? I'm drooling right now! ;) these look so yum - how can I NOT try them? xx #TheListLinky
Jade The Parenting Jungle
But without the ‘squidge’...had me giggling at my desk these look delicious and beautiful! Such stunning pictures..Is it weird I was thinking mmm and wow I want those spoons! Its a lovely simple recipe, I am sure mine will be much less symmetrical but I will def give this a try, I love the addition of rose petals! xx #TheListLinky
Lizzie Firstooth
Oh Amy I want to eat your pictures! They look fab so I may surprise Darren with them for valentines! Xx
Mackenzie Glanville
Stunning photographs Amy!!! Just divine, and anything with dark chocolate has won me over! Can't wait to share this with Aspen!
Amy - The Printables Club
Yum - these look delicious and the colours of the dried fruit and nuts make them look so inviting. Beautiful food photography too.