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Chocolate Jam Bites Recipe

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These Chocolate Jam Bites are a delightful and healthy treat combining the natural sweetness of raspberry chia jam with a smooth dark chocolate coating. Perfect for a quick snack or a guilt-free dessert, they require minimal ingredients and no baking, making them easy to prepare and enjoy anytime.

Ingredients

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Jam Mixture

  • 1 heaping cup raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips (or chunks)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Make sure you have enough space in your freezer to accommodate the baking sheet later on.
  2. Make the raspberry chia jam: In a bowl, mash the raspberries using a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the chia seeds and maple syrup until well combined. Let the mixture sit for 5 to 10 minutes so it can thicken properly.
  3. Form jam clusters: Using a spoon, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the chia jam mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each dollop roughly 2 inches apart. Place the baking sheet in the freezer and freeze the clusters for about 1 hour or until they are completely solid.
  4. Melt the chocolate: In a medium bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil in the microwave. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between each interval to ensure the chocolate melts smoothly without burning.
  5. Dip and coat the jam bites: Working quickly, dip each frozen jam cluster into the melted chocolate, making sure to coat it entirely. Transfer each coated bite back onto the baking sheet. Sprinkle each with a pinch of sea salt for enhanced flavor.
  6. Set the chocolate: Return the baking sheet with the coated jam bites to the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate coating has fully set. Once done, enjoy your delicious, homemade chocolate jam bites!

Notes

  • For a sweeter jam, adjust the maple syrup or honey to taste.
  • You can substitute dark chocolate chips with any chocolate of your choice, but dark chocolate adds a nice bittersweet balance.
  • Be sure to work quickly when dipping jam bites to prevent the chocolate from hardening before coating.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week.
  • Sprinkling sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.

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