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homemade vegan dark chocolate bars

VEGAN DARK CHOCOLATE

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Learn how to make creamy vegan dark chocolate at home with 6 simple ingredients! No dairy, no gluten, all flavor.
Author Annie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield 200 grams
Category Dessert
Cuisine International

INGREDIENTS
 

  • ½ cup (100 g) cacao butter, chopped
  • ½ cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoon (18 g) plant-based milk powder*, (such as coconut, oat, or soy)
  • ¼ cup (30 g) icing sugar or finely ground sweetener*, (adjust to taste)
  • teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon soy or sunflower lecithin*, (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Melt the cacao butter using a double boiler, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water to prevent moisture from entering the mixture.
  • Remove from heat, then add the sifted cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk powder, salt, and lecithin (if using).
  • Whisk vigorously using a balloon whisk or a mini electric mixer until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.
  • Pour the mixture into chocolate molds (silicone, bonbon, or bar molds), or store in a jar if you plan to use it as melted chocolate later.
  • Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes or until completely firm.
  • Once solid, unmold and store in an airtight container at room temperature (if cool), or in the fridge if it’s warm.

NOTES

  • You can omit the milk powder, but the chocolate will be darker and more intense.
  • Be sure your sweetener is very finely powdered, or the chocolate may turn out gritty.
  • Soy or sunflower lecithin is optional, but it helps improve texture and emulsification

NUTRITION

Serving: 10 g | Calories: 47 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Fat: 6 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Potassium: 30 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g
Keywords dairy-free chocolate, homemade dark chocolate, vegan chocolate
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