Although ‘diets’ may be renowned for their deprivation, it is neither necessary nor realistic to maintain a restrictive food and caloric intake in order to lose excess weight. In fact, you can still enjoy the occasional sweet treat, and reap the results of a successful weight loss programme. If you’re yet to be convinced, why not check out this delicious alternative to a common weight loss weakness – chocolate!
What you will need – to serve 2 at 4 chocolate dipped nuts per serving:
• 15g (1/2 oz) of good quality dark chocolate broken into pieces – opt for a cocoa content of at least 70%
• 25g (1 oz) of mixed shelled nuts – i.e. hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, almonds, Brazil and macadamia nuts.
• 15g (1/2 oz) of good quality dark chocolate broken into pieces – opt for a cocoa content of at least 70%
• 25g (1 oz) of mixed shelled nuts – i.e. hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, almonds, Brazil and macadamia nuts.
What to do:
• Half fill a saucepan with water and allow to simmer
• Place the dark chocolate into a small heat-proof or metal bowl – ideally one that fits the rim of the saucepan without coming into direct contact with the water – and gently melt over the heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the chocolate from sticking and burning
• Add the mixed nuts into the melted chocolate and stir thoroughly until all the nuts are coated in chocolate
• Place the nuts on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper – avoid allowing them to touch in order to prevent them from sticking together as they harden
• Place the tray in the fridge and allow the chocolate to completely harden – the chocolate dipped nuts can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days
• Enjoy your healthier chocolate alternative!
• Half fill a saucepan with water and allow to simmer
• Place the dark chocolate into a small heat-proof or metal bowl – ideally one that fits the rim of the saucepan without coming into direct contact with the water – and gently melt over the heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the chocolate from sticking and burning
• Add the mixed nuts into the melted chocolate and stir thoroughly until all the nuts are coated in chocolate
• Place the nuts on a baking tray lined with non-stick paper – avoid allowing them to touch in order to prevent them from sticking together as they harden
• Place the tray in the fridge and allow the chocolate to completely harden – the chocolate dipped nuts can be stored in the fridge for up to 10 days
• Enjoy your healthier chocolate alternative!
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