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Dark Chocolate Energy Pennies

5 from 1 vote
If you can boil water, you can make these energy bites that are the perfect bite of chocolatey, salty and sweet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 24 pennies
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dark chocolate shaving or chips
  • 1/4 cup whole raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup dried blueberries
  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon coconut shavings
  • 1 tablespoon dried goji berrries
  • 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
other toppings could include dried banana chips, dried cherries, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, dried cranberries, raisins, golden raisins, currants

Method
 

  1. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
  2. Place your chocolate chips or shavings in a bowl over water about to gently simmer. When the chocolate begins to melt, stir with a plastic spatula. When the chocolate is almost melted, remove it from the heat and stir continuously until it is shiny, smooth and competely melted.
  3. Using a tablespoon, take spoonfuls of chocolate and pour them on to the baking sheet. Using the back of the tablespoon, in a circular motion, spread the chocolate to form a coin shape.
  4. Working quickly, fill half the cookie sheet with coins.
  5. Gently press your favorite combination of toppings into each penny.
  6. Repeat process using the rest of the melted chocolate.
  7. Place cookie sheet into the freezer for an hour.
  8. Store pennies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 weeks or 2 months in the freezer.