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Dark Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Oranges

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It’s always the simple things.  Like these Dark Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Oranges: I mean who woulda thunk it? YES to the YES.

Dark Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Oranges

I know i’m not the only one that has a brain fart the minute I need to think of something to bring to a party or gathering. It always boggles my mind because there are SO many ideas constantly running through my head, but then poof… I forget in an instant! I’ve started to keep a note section strictly for things like this, so I can reference it when in need.





These Dark Chocolate Dipped Mandarins are quite possibly the cutest little things and are SO delicious! They also add a fancy flare if you will, but are most likely the simplest treat at the partay!

These would be perfect for any gathering, but since Easter is right around the corner, lets focus on that: they’re extra simple, healthier than most sweet treats, and also very pretty.

Dark Chocolate Dipped Mandarin Oranges

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Dark Chocolate dipped Mandarin Oranges with Sea Salt

Dark Chocolate dipped Mandarin Oranges with Sea Salt

  • Author: Lindsay // Tipps in the Kitch
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 5-6 1x
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THESE DARK CHOCOLATE DIPPED MANDARIN ORANGES WITH HIMALAYAN SEA SALT ARE THE PERFECT ADDITION TO ANY HOLIDAY PARTY OR GATHERING. SO EASY AND SO YUMMY.

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Ingredients

  • 4 Mandarin Oranges, peeled and separated into segments
  • 1 c dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Himalayan Sea Salt

Instructions

  1. Line 9 x 14 baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place chocolate and coconut oil in a medium sized bowl. Melt the chocolate using a double broiler or heat up in the microwave in 30 second intervals, until melted.
  3. Dip each piece of mandarin into the chocolate and place onto parchment paper. Sprinkle with sea salt. Repeat with remaining oranges.
  4. Place the tray in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to let chill before serving.
  • Category: Dessert
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Raspberry Dark Chocolate Nice Cream

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Ice Cream has always been one of my favorite summertime treats. The idea of chilling by the pool while eating a super cold bowl of ice cream sounds so relaxing, doesn’t it?  I wanted to come up with a healthier ice cream alternative, so I could indulge on the regular and not feel so bad.  Not that you shouldn’t enjoy the real deal because you absolutely should, however, maybe not every single day.  This 4-ingredient Raspberry Dark Chocolate Nice Cream is low-calorie and loaded with protein, so if you want to eat a little bit every night, that’s completely A-OK.

Simply combine the frozen raspberries, greek yogurt, and honey in your blender and pulse until creamy.  Gradually stir in the dark chocolate chunks and pulse to break into tiny pieces.  Pour mixture into a loaf pan or Ice Cream Container and freeze.  Let thaw for 8-10 minutes before scooping into bowls.

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Raspberry Dark Chocolate Nice Cream

  • Yield: 8-10 1x
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4 ingredient Raspberry Dark Chocolate Nice Cream.  Healthy sweet treat at your service!

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Ingredients

  • 3 c frozen raspberries
  • 2 c Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 c honey
  • 3/4 c dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Add raspberries, honey, and yogurt to the blender; pulse until smooth.
  2. Add in chocolate chunks and pulse until chocolate has broken into small pieces but still a little chunky.
  3. Pour into a loaf pan or ice cream container, cover and freeze.
  4. Thaw for 8-10 minutes before serving

Notes

This will keep well in the freezer for a few weeks.

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3 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Oreo Popcorn

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Creamy dark chocoloate & crunchy crushed oreo pieces tossed together with Lightly Salted & fluffy popcorn.  That’s an instant crowd pleaser right there and only 3 ingredients!

Sign.me.up.

I love love love popcorn.  I recently picked up a bag of Cooking Light’s new sea salt popcorn at the store, and it’s so so fluffy and delicious.  I thankfully had that lying around or else I wouldn’t have had time to prepare anything for my niece’s birthday party this past weekend.  Time got away from me, and I was running around like a mad woman, per usual.

This is quite possibly the easiest thing to prepare- just toss all 3 ingredients together in a bowl and allow to dry on parchment paper..or don’t..  I definitely had to force myself to stop eating it so we’d still have some to bring with us.  It was just so warm and chocolatey.. I couldn’t resist.

If you are in need of an easy and fun snack to bring to a birthday party or shower, you should definitely give this Chocolate and Oreo coated popcorn a go.  It’s easy to transport, looks super cute in any bowl or cup, and is the best finger food.  You may want to sneak a little aside for yourself because this crunchy goodness will be devoured in minutes!

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3 Ingredient Dark Chocolate Oreo Popcorn

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
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Ingredients

  • 7 oz bag Lightly Salted Popcorn (can also pop your own of course)
  • 3 c dark chocolate baking pieces
  • 15 oreos, crushed

Instructions

  1. Place popcorn in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  2. Using a large ziplock bag, place oreos inside and crush with your hands until broken into small pieces.
  3. Heat chocolate using a double broiler or microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
  4. Pour chocolate and oreo over the popcorn, and toss until popcorn is evenly coated.
  5. Pour onto parchment paper and let dry for 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for a few days.
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Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries

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In need of something sweet but also want it to be semi-healthy?  Well, these Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries are here for it!  

Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries

They are simple as they sound. Fresh blueberries dipped in creamy, melty chocolate. I like popping these in the freezer for a post-dinner or mid-afternoon sweet treat, but they are also fine to be stored in the fridge for the week.

Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries

Just 3 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep time- doesn’t get much easier and they are bursting (literally) with flavor.

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Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries

Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries

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These Dark Chocolate Covered Blueberries are the perfect Guilt-free sweet treat. Just 3 ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep time.  

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Ingredients

  • 6 oz fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp coconut oil 

Instructions

  1. Place chocolate and coconut oil in a glass bowl.  Melt by either using your double broiler or heat in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted. 
  2. Add blueberries to the bowl and toss to evenly coat all berries. 
  3. Spread blueberries onto a parchment lined baking sheet and transfer to the fridge or freezer to let harden.  
  4. Once they have hardened, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer for the week! 
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