Hello, there!
BIG THANKS to those of you who have already donated some items/services for Shop 4 A Cause 2! I am constantly blown away by your generosity. Amazing. I have a feeling this auction is going to be awesome! I am going to put together my big gift bag tonight. I’m sure I have some books, clothing, nicknacks, etc that can go to a good home! :biggrin: This is going to be fun! I had such a blast doing it last year and I know this year will be the same.
But for now, back to my chocolate cliffhanger.
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Last night, we were both craving CHOCOLATE like Willy Wonka and I dreamed up these easy chocolate-covered raisins for dessert. When the birthday belly speaks, I shall listen.
When I was little, I used to be obsessed with Glosette Raisins! You know, in the purple box?
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So glossy. So chocolaty.
Raisins + chocolate is a magical mixture. A match so divine, I had to ask myself why I have never made any before.
3 Ingredient Homemade Chocolate-Covered Raisins
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (I use organic because it tastes so much better!)
- 1/2 tbsp coconut oil (it really thins out the chocolate and makes it easy to coat)
- Approx 1.5 cups raisins
Directions: Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium sized bowl and heat for approx. 1 minute on high in the microwave. Stir very well until all clumps are gone. Now take the raisins, 1/2 cup at a time and stir into the chocolate. Pour raisin mixture onto a large plate lined with parchment paper and spread into a thin layer. Place in freezer to firm for about 5-10 minutes. Break apart the raisins with fingers and serve! Keep leftovers in the fridge.
Boom.
Husband confessional: This was the first time he has ever enjoyed chocolate and raisins together. He likes chocolate and he likes raisins, but until last night, he never liked them combined. Now he does and my job here is complete.
The taste was very similar to the purple box. Addicting. Dangerous. I had to slap my own hand to stop eating!
They also make your fingers all chocolaty just like the Glosettes. Hours later, you will look in the mirror and find chocolate smeared on your cheek, nose, and chin.
Down girl!
It’s that time again for some great health links from the past week…
Health News Round Up:
- Kale Chips with Cheeze– That’s Fit.ca
- Mom’s phone call as calming as a hug – Toronto Star
- Should I be pacing myself or going all out when I’m training? – Globe and Mail
- What a Vegan Ultramarathoner eats for ultimate energy – NY Times
- Meditation may help your heart and ease depression and anxiety – Health
- How does your race time affect your overall race experience? – Chic Runner
- Men’s Health Ranks Fittest and Heaviest US Cities – FitSugar
- Green Monsters hit a newspaper in Ireland – Irish Independent
- Running 56 miles to save the rhinos – That’s Fit
- Heinz Ketchup lowers sodium- First tweak in 40 years– Huffington Post
- How long does it really take to lose fitness? – Fit Sugar
- Has cosmetic surgery reached a tipping point in Hollywood? – Huffington post
Around The Blog World:
- Vegan Overnight Oats and again and again
- Pizza Pancakes
- Banana Soft Serve vegan Overnight Oats and again
- Delicious reader green monsters
- Vegan Overnight Oats Banana Muffins
- Banana Split VOO
- Nut Butter Parsnip Fries
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some chocolate-covered birthday raisins calling my name.
Dearest Angela, I will now forever be in your debt for introducing me to homemade glosettes. Simply amazing ;)
These look amazing! I love the combo of chocolate + coconut, so think I might try coating them with coconut flakes. :D
Yummmm…..I might just make those tonight!!
What can I use instead of coconut oil (I don’t have any and I’m not sure where to find it in Edmonton or Sherwood Park!!)
PS- Happy Belated Birthday!!
PPS- I’m so sad I’m going to miss your Shop for a Cause II…I will be in Vegas!
This is genius!!
Genius! Now I totally want some chocolate covered raisins, right now.
almond milk! i tried it a couple months ago and hated it, but now i love it. it makes green monsters so creamy!
I will definitley be making these tonight! I just remembered I have some dried raisins and cranberries plus white chocolate! I can’t wait to make some. Coconut is a great idea too. Thanks Angela
I have had trouble finding coconut oil at the store and have been banned from Whole Foods until my next paycheck… any ideas for a substitute?? Sounds like just melting chocolate won’t quite cut it and these look SOOOOOOOOO amazing!!! Great idea, thanks for sharing :)
Your picture should be in the dictionary next to the word GENIUS because seriously, these are the most amazing (and easy!) thing I have had in a long time. I made a double batch; good thing because they won’t last long! The boyfriend also sends his deepest gratitude.
I couldn’t find any raisins, so I used almonds and peanuts, and these were amazing! I also only had Lindt 99% dark chocolate. I bought it a few months ago, but it was too bitter for me, so I was saving it in my freezer. It was great for this recipe, and it was my first time cooking with coconut oil. Thank you!
I just made these (with coconut butter instead of oil and with a Trader Joe’s Organic Super Dark Chocolate Bar) and WOW – SO good and SO easy – who would’ve thought? Thanks!
Great recipe! I substituted candied cherries for the raisins. Thanks for the idea of using the coconut oil.
chocolate covered raisins have always been my favorite they are awesome but I never made them at home but I want to I am eating the ones from girlscouts yes I go to girlscouts but the chocolate covered raisins to make at home sounds awesome yuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum!
When these are room temp, is the chocolate still firm? I’m asking because I’d like to send them in a lunchbox, just wondering if they’ll stand up? Thanks!!!
I’ve been making something like this for a few months now! I usually just melt a bar of unsweetened chocolate! I’m trying to avoid dairy and processed sugar for my son, so these are perfect! The coconut oil helps! and it can be added to 1 ingredient Banana Ice Cream or cookies!
I made a trial run of these yesterday and OMG they are almost all gone. I was looking for a recipe that I could bring to a friend’s party this Friday- I’m the only vegan so she suggested I bring a snack and there will be two girls in attendance with nut, dairy and soy allergies. I used Enjoy Life (how great is that company?!) chocolate chips and everyone will be able to enjoy this treat! Thank you SO much, Angela!
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Can I re-cover milk chocolate-covered raisins with dark bitter chocolate (double coat) as
I hate milk chocolate and was given 10#–by mixing dark and some salt over them, maybe??????
I’m a shut-in and only have Canola oil and olive oil in the house. Which should I use instead of the coconut oil?
Hey Roberta, Oh that’s a good question! I’m sorry I haven’t tried it with a different oil before, but if you do I’d love to hear how it goes :)
My DIL loves Glosette Raisins but why are they so hard to find in Canada? She’s asked for them and I just cannot get my hands on them but I CAN make them using your recipe (she/I love your cook books btw).
I’m betting she’ll love your recipe more than the processed version. Can’t wait to surprise her.
Easy and quick recipe. No more running to the small town sweet shop for dark-chocolate-covered raisins that I’m not sure are vegan.