Homemade Vegan Chocolate Treats

Calling all chocolate enthusiasts and vegan foodies! Indulge in the heavenly goodness of our Homemade Vegan Chocolate Treats that will tickle your taste buds without compromising your dietary preferences. These delightful chocolatey morsels are a celebration of plant-based ingredients and the sheer joy of savoring guilt-free indulgences. If you’re looking for a quick and easy vegan dessert that will leave you craving for more, you’re in for a delightful treat. Join us as we explore this simple yet sensational recipe for Vegan Chocolate Treats that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting to share the love.

The Allure of Vegan Chocolate Treats

Vegan treats have gained immense popularity over the years, and for all the right reasons. Not only are they cruelty-free and kinder to the planet, but they also offer a delicious alternative to traditional chocolate delights. The magic of these Vegan Chocolate Treats lies in the careful combination of wholesome ingredients that come together to create a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

This recipe uses vegetable shortening as the base, a plant-based alternative to butter, which gives these treats a velvety texture and richness that will delight your palate.

The Blissful Recipe: Now, let’s dive into the creation of these scrumptious Vegan Chocolate Treats. With just a handful of ingredients and a dash of creativity, you’ll be well on your way to a heavenly chocolate adventure.

Ingredients:

• 120 g Vegetable Shortening
• 55 g Cocoa Powder
• 50 g Icing Sugar
• 1 pinch Salt
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions:

1. Begin by sifting the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a bowl. Give them a gentle stir to ensure they are well combined.
2. Set up a makeshift double boiler by placing a heat-resistant bowl over a pot of simmering water (bain-marie). Add the vegetable shortening to the bowl and allow it to melt gently.
3. Once the shortening has melted, add the mixture of cocoa and icing sugar to the bowl. Stir vigorously to create a smooth and velvety chocolate base.
4. Enhance the flavor with a pinch of salt, which brings out the richness of the chocolate, and add the vanilla extract for that classic and comforting aroma.
5. Pour the luscious chocolate mixture into your favorite silicone baking molds. You can choose heart-shaped molds, classic squares, or any other fun shape that resonates with your mood.
6. Place the molds in the freezer and allow the Vegan Chocolate Treats to chill for about 30 minutes. This will solidify the treats and give them the perfect bite.
7. After 30 minutes of anticipation, gently take the chocolate treats out of the molds. Feel free to get creative and top them with chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra layer of flavor.

Now that you’ve unlocked the secret to creating these delightful Vegan Chocolate Treats, it’s time to indulge in the pure joy of cruelty-free, plant-based sweetness.

Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing these blissful delights with loved ones, you can rest assured that every bite is filled with love and compassion. So, the next time your sweet tooth craves a chocolatey embrace, whip up a batch of our Homemade Vegan Chocolate Treats and relish in the joy of guilt-free indulgence. Happy baking!

Homemade Vegan Chocolate Treats

Recipe by George Zolis

5.0 from 2 votes

Calling all chocolate enthusiasts and vegan foodies! Explore the magic of Homemade Vegan Chocolate Treats, a celebration of cruelty-free and kinder-to-the-planet delights. With just a handful of ingredients, these velvety chocolate morsels will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Embrace the blissful journey of creating these plant-based treats, perfect for sharing or indulging in a moment of pure joy. Dive into this simple yet sensational recipe, and experience the sheer pleasure of guilt-free indulgence. Happy baking!

Course: DessertCuisine: GreekDifficulty: Easy

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Servings

25

Chocolates

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

56

kcal

Total time

30

minutes

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 120 g Vegetable shortening

• 55 g Cocoa powder

• 50 g Icing sugar

• 1 pinch Salt

• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Recipe directions

• Add icing sugar and cocoa powder, sifted, in a bowl and stir.
• Place a heat-resistant bowl over bain-marie. Add the vegetable shortening to the bowl. Stir until melted.
• Add the mixture of cocoa and icing sugar to the bowl and mix well.
• Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla extract and mix.
• Pour the mixture into baking molds.
• Freeze for 30 minutes then take the chocolate treats off the molds.

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