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The Clever Ice Cube Tray Hack For Making Mini Chocolate Bars At Home
By Elizabeth Thorn
To create your own bite-sized chocolate bars at home, you only need an ordinary ice-cube tray, some melted chocolate, and your choice of toppings and mix-ins.
For the best results, look at recipes for homemade chocolate bars. Basic ones typically call for cocoa or cacao powder, coconut oil, and a natural sweetener such as honey or agave.
You can personalize the ingredients or melt down your favorite chocolate bar for mini versions. Chocolate will last about 18 months in a freezer, but avoid exposure to moisture.
To prepare mini chocolate bars, melt the coconut oil in a bowl, then whisk in the cacao powder and your chosen sweetener until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
Pour the mixture into the ice cube tray and let it chill in the refrigerator. Chocolate usually hardens in about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness.
Try adding food coloring for a pop of color, a few drops of peppermint to turn it into a minty treat, or stir in shredded coconut for a nice crunchy texture.
Swirling in peanut butter before freezing will create a delicious blend that will leave your taste buds wondering if you've eaten a cold Reese's peanut butter cup.
To enhance the nutritional value of your bars, consider incorporating superfood ingredients such as chia seeds, goji berries, and hemp hearts.