Easy Vegan Chocolate

By Minimalist Baker

Easy, 3-ingredient vegan chocolate! Naturally sweetened, customizable, super velvety and rich, and seriously good for you!

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely chopped cocoa butter*
• 3-5 Tbsp maple syrup ((or sub agave nectar with varied results))
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder*
• 1 tsp vanilla extract ((optional))
• 1 pinch sea salt ((optional // plus more to taste))
• Cacao nibs ((optional // for topping))

Instructions

1. 1

   Arrange 14 (amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size)mini cupcake liners on a small baking sheet. Set aside.

2. 2

   Add 2 inches of water to a large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Then set a medium glass or ceramic mixing bowl on top, making sure it's not touching the water (this creates a "double boiler").

3. 3

   To the mixing bowl, add finely chopped cocoa butter and let melt - 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Once melted, add the maple syrup or agave nectar and use a whisk or wooden spoon to mix until fluid and thoroughly combined. Remove bowl and set on a flat surface. Also, turn off stove-top heat and set saucepan aside.

5. 5

   Add cacao or cocoa powder, vanilla (optional), and sea salt (optional), and whisk to combine until there are no clumps.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust flavor as needed. I added about 3 Tablespoons agave total and a pinch more salt (amounts as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size), but it’s completely up to how sweet you prefer your chocolate.

7. 7

   Carefully pour chocolate into 12-14 mini cupcake liners* (or 7 large cupcake liners // amount as original recipe is written // adjust if altering batch size) and top with more sea salt or cacao nibs (optional).

8. 8

   Transfer chocolate to the freezer or refrigerator to set - about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Enjoy straight from the freezer, refrigerator, or at room temperature. Store leftovers in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for 1 week, or in the freezer up to 1 month.