Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Bites
Makes 8-10
Dreamstime Photo ID:: 180280867170g of fresh raspberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
150g good quality dark chocolate
1 tsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
Pinch of sea salt flakes
METHOD
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper
In a bowl, mash the raspberries with the back of a fork until they are broken down.
Add in the chia seeds (and maple syrup or honey if using) and stir well until combined. Leave for 5-10 minutes to thicken.
Scoop small amounts of the raspberry-chia mixture onto the prepared baking sheet (about 1 tablespoon per bite). Place in the freezer for one hour or until frozen.
Place the chocolate into a small bowl and either melt over a pan of barely simmering water (don’t let the water touch the bottom of the bowl) or melt in a microwave for 60 seconds, stirring halfway through. Mix in the coconut oil or butter until well combined.
Dip the frozen raspberry-chia bites into the chocolate until completely coated, and place back on to the prepared baking tray.
Sprinkle a few salt flakes over the wet chocolate of each bite.
Place the chocolate-dipped raspberry bites back into the freezer for an hour or so until set.
Once frozen, transfer into an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, allow the frozen raspberry bites to soften for 1-2 minutes before serving.
