Four-Ingredient Homemade Dark Chocolate
Melt cocoa mass and cocoa butter over hot water, stir in honey and carob flour, then pour into molds and chill. The recipe makes 2 bars of about 316 kcal each.
- Protein · 100 g
- ≈9.2 g
- Energy · 100 g
- ≈632 kcal
- Total
- 30 min
- Makes
- 2 bars
Per serving (1 bar): 4.6 g protein · 316 kcal
A simple chocolate made at home with real cocoa butter and cocoa mass, as an alternative to sugary store-bought bars. Honey and carob flour provide the sweetness, with no additives. The texture comes out just right and it doesn't melt easily.
Method
Boil water in a kettle and pour it into a wide bowl.
Weigh the cocoa mass and cocoa butter into a heatproof bowl and set it over the hot water.
Stir until melted; the mixture should be warm but never hot enough to burn your hand.
Add the honey and carob flour to the melted mixture.
Stir until completely smooth.
Pour the mixture into chocolate molds.
For a quick set, put the molds in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Nutrition declaration
Each serving (1 bar) contains:
- Energy1322 kJ316 kcal16%
- Fat28 g40%
- of which saturates16 g80%
- of which sugars6.5 g7%
- Salt<0.01 g0%
of an adult’s reference intake.
| Typical values | Per 100 g | Per serving1 bar | %RI**per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 2644 kJ 632 kcal | 1322 kJ 316 kcal | 16% |
| Fat | 55 g | 28 g | 40% |
| of which saturates | 32 g | 16 g | 80% |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 12 g | 5% |
| of which sugars | 13 g | 6.5 g | 7% |
| Fibre | 12 g | 5.8 g | |
| Protein | 9.2 g | 4.6 g | 9% |
| Salt | <0.01 g | <0.01 g | 0% |
* Estimated from the ingredient amounts; not stated in the source.
** Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
Per-100 g values are calculated from the estimated weight of the finished dish (~100 g).
Tips
- Never let any water get into the melted mixture, or the chocolate will seize.
- Check the temperature by touching the bowl: it shouldn't burn your hand.
- Leaving the chocolate in the fridge for a day instead of the freezer gives a much firmer bar.
FAQ
Does cocoa liquor contain alcohol?
No. Cocoa liquor is another name for cocoa mass, made from ground cocoa beans, and it has no alcohol.
How long does it take to set?
About 30 minutes in the freezer; a day in the fridge gives a firmer result.
Does this chocolate melt easily?
No, it holds its shape much better than homemade coconut or tahini chocolates.
