Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Want to know how to make chocolate-covered strawberries that contain less than 150 calories per serving are an easy to make, romantic dessert!?

Chocolate-covered strawberries are right up there with cupid as icons of Valentines Day. We would love to endorse them except most are chock-full of calories. Milk chocolate is most commonly used to dip them and- no matter how you slice it- is not healthy. This chocolate-covered strawberry recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

You might also like these Shakeology Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries!

These Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a romantic dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth in under 150 calories per serving.
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Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

These Chocolate-Covered Strawberries are a romantic dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth in under 150 calories per serving. 

Course Desert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 1 min
Total Time 41 mins
Servings 10 Servings (2 strawberries each)
Calories 147 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 20 medium strawberries (about 1 lb.)
  • Parchment paper
  • 9 oz. dark chocolate morsels (or chopped semi-sweet chocolate)
  • 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin organic coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Wash strawberries; dry completely. Set aside.

  2. Line baking sheet with parchment (or waxed) paper. Set aside. 

  3. Place morsels and oil in microwave-safe container. Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds; stir; microwave for an additional 30 to 45 seconds or until just melted. Do not overcook. Set aside.

  4. Hold a strawberry by leaf, dip into melted chocolate; lift and twist slightly, letting any excess chocolate fall back into the bowl. Set strawberry on parchment paper. Repeat with remaining strawberries.

  5. Set strawberries aside for 30 minutes, or until chocolate hardens.

Nutrition Facts
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Amount Per Serving (2 Strawberries)
Calories 147 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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