Dairy-Free Homemade Chocolate Chips + Soy-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup plus 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup refined organic coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
Directions
- 1
In a small saute pan, add coconut oil and vanilla extract. Melt over medium heat, stirring continuously.
- 2
Once melted, remove from heat and whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup and sea salt.
- 3
Keep whisking as the chocolate cools - this is extremely important for making sure the chocolate has a smooth consistency without any graininess.
- 4
Once chocolate has cooled, pour out onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Once the chocolate has fully hardened, remove and cut into small chunks. Store in freezer and use in place of chocolate chips!
- 6
Yields approximately 3 cups chopped - nutrition info for 1 tbsp (48 servings)
Dairy-Free Homemade Chocolate Chips + Soy-Free
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About this Recipe
Craving delicious chocolate chips but need a dairy-free and soy-free option that won't break the bank? This homemade recipe delivers a totally satisfying treat, making expensive store-bought alternatives a thing of the past. You'll love how simple it is to whip up these custom chocolate chips at home. Using just a few pantry staples like cocoa powder, refined organic coconut oil, and maple syrup, this recipe offers a delicious, cost-effective, and dietary-friendly solution for all your chocolate cravings.
Prepare for a rich, deep chocolate flavor balanced by the warmth of vanilla and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup. A touch of sea salt elevates the cocoa, creating a wonderfully complex profile. While the prep is quick at around 10 minutes, the resulting chocolate chips offer that classic melt-in-your-mouth texture you expect, ready to be enjoyed in countless ways. This recipe is naturally dairy-free and soy-free, perfect for those with specific dietary needs.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your preference by slightly altering the maple syrup. For an extra flavor twist, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a drop of food-grade peppermint extract to the mixture before setting. This allows you to create your own signature flavored chocolate chips.
These homemade chocolate chips are perfect for baking into your favorite cookies, melting down for a decadent drizzle over desserts, or simply enjoying as a sweet snack straight from the batch.