Easter Chocolates (Orange and Lemon Chocolates)
Celebrate Easter with these delicious refined sugar-free chocolates! These orange and lemon flavored chocolates are so easy to make and a healthier way to enjoy chocolates!
Servings: 12 chocolates (or 6-12 depending on size of tray)
Calories: 44kcal
Ingredients
- 40 g Coconut oil
- 20 g Cacao powder
- 28 g Milk powder
- 34 g Maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Orange extract
- ¼ teaspoon Lemon extract
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil in a large bowl (using either the double boiler method or in the microwave).
- Using a sieve, sift the cacao powder and milk powder into the bowl and stir to combine with the coconut oil.
- Add the warm maple syrup and use a silicone spatula to gently mix to combine. Add the orange extract and mix to combine once more.
- Fill the chocolate mixture into each mold space and gently press the chocolate into the mold using your thumb/finger. Transfer to the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Once set, remove the solid chocolates from the silicone tray. Push the bottom of the silicone tray to allow each chocolate piece to gently be removed from the tray, place onto a plate.
- Allow chocolates to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best texture. Alternatively, transfer into a container store in the fridge (or freezer) for later.
Notes
- Silicone mold/tray – I recommend using Silcione molds, these come in different shapes and are flexible (so you can easily remove chocolates from the tray). Ensure the tray is dry before adding the chocolate mixture.
- Use dry equipment – make sure equipment (including bowls, spatulas and tray) is dry to prevent moisture from entering the chocolate, this will cause the chocolate to seize. This means the ingredients separate forming clumps and can occur when the melted chocolate comes into contact with moisture.
Nutrition
Calories: 44kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Folate: 1µg | Iron: 0.2mg | Zinc: 0.2mg