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Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites

July 12, 2017 by becky 16 Comments

Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites are so delicious! A simple 4-ingredient recipe that makes the best refined sugar-free chocolate! Add your favorite toppings if desired! Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites

Chocolate makes me so happy! No other dessert or treat really compares. Chocolate = Happiness right? Back in May, I didn’t eat any sugar. I have never gone without sugar for more than 2 weeks before and I was surprised I actually was doing well a week into it. But there was one problem. I missed chocolate! I love chocolate! So I set out to find the best sugar-free chocolate out there. I tried a few recipes. The first one was ok but not that great. I found a better recipe and over time I perfected this recipe and liked it so much that now that I’m not taking a sugar break it’s still my go-to afternoon chocolate fix! (Note: The chocolates just look melty in this picture because I took this picture in 100 F degree weather.)

Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites

All you need to do is melt coconut oil then whisk in cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Then set it up in the freezer and it’s ready to enjoy! I use mini paper cup liners but you could also use this heart-shaped mold, small square mold, gem-shaped mold, or even an 8×8 dish lined with foil then remove and cut the chocolate into bite-size pieces.

Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites 8 Ways!

I love this chocolate just plain but it’s also fun to add toppings! Above are some of my favorite toppings. My top 3 are peanut butter, almonds, and raisins.

Tips for Taking a Sugar Break:

Some people thought I was crazy to take a sugar-break for a full month but I am SO glad I did it! I proved to myself I could do something hard and I learned to break bad habits. After 2 1/2 weeks, my cravings were completely gone! I felt so good and didn’t get as tired as often in the afternoons. (I have a baby that wakes up often at night.) I lost four pounds that month. It made me so sick when I ate sugar again. Now I try to limit how much sugar I have each day. Here are a few tips:

-Decide how long you want to take a sugar-break and set up rules. When I did it, I didn’t avoid everything with sugar like bread and ketchup but avoided all treats or things obviously with sugar in them.

-Let someone know your plan to hold you accountable. Even announcing it on Instagram or Facebook to your friends is helpful.

-Have a plan on what you will eat when sugar cravings hit like these Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites. My other favorite snacks/sweet meals were these muffins (I just added shredded carrots), Overnight Oats (with just maple syrup and I added berries), No Bake Chocolate Energy Bites (with no chopped chocolate), and smoothies.

You Might Also Enjoy:

Sugar-Free Strawberry Lemonade

No-Bake Healthy Breakfast Cookies

Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

No Bake Chocolate Cookie Energy Bites

Yield: 16

Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites

Sugar-Free Chocolate Bites

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • optional toppings: chopped nuts (toasted if desired), chopped pretzels, dried fruit, sea salt, peanut butter, almond butter...

Instructions

  1. On a plate, set out 16 mini baking cups. (Or you could use a candy mold, silicone mini muffin pan or 8x8 dish lined with foil.)
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil then remove from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. Carefully add a little of the chocolate into each of the baking cups. If desired, add toppings. Place in freezer for about 15 minutes. Keep stored in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

16

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 89Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 2g
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Comments

  1. Jessica Orika says

    July 14, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Thanks for sharing your recipe. I can finally eat my cake and have it! I’ll definitely give this a try and give you feedback as soon as I can.

    Reply
    • becky says

      July 14, 2017 at 1:27 pm

      You’re welcome! I hope you like it as much as I do! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. dragon ball super says

    August 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Wow these look positively divine!

    Reply
    • becky says

      August 19, 2017 at 6:08 pm

      Thank you! ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  3. Gemma Lewin says

    April 3, 2020 at 3:20 am

    Hi. What’s the best dish/tray to put them in please?

    Reply
    • becky says

      April 3, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      I usually use paper-lined cups but there are a lot of fun shaped candy molds you can get too. I’ve updated the links. Look under the second picture.

      Reply
  4. Thiseni says

    May 30, 2020 at 6:05 am

    Can you tell me something you can use instead ad of maple syrup??

    Reply
    • becky says

      May 30, 2020 at 3:01 pm

      You could use honey or liquid stevia.

      Reply
  5. Sarah says

    June 11, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    Is there, by any chance, a nutritional information for this recipe?

    Reply
    • becky says

      June 12, 2020 at 7:08 am

      I just updated it to include it.

      Reply
  6. Torrance says

    January 18, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    Brilliant recipe!!! I would personally 2x the amount of ingredients to fill 16 mini baking cups. But the end result is absolutely mouth-wateringly good. A fantastic substitute for sugary treats in the evening.

    Reply
    • becky says

      January 18, 2021 at 2:55 pm

      I’m glad you liked it! I have made this recipe many times and it was the perfect amount for 16 mini baking cups. Maybe my mini cups were smaller than the ones you used?

      Reply
  7. Anusha Kundu says

    February 5, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Hey, doesn’t the coconut oil melt easily? What alternative can I use for that? Can I use cocoa butter? what quantity should I use?

    Reply
    • becky says

      February 12, 2021 at 4:45 pm

      It does if it gets warm that’s why I say to keep it in the fridge or freezer. I haven’t tested this recipe with cocoa butter so I can’t say.

      Reply
  8. A says

    February 15, 2021 at 5:51 am

    I found the sugar-free part confusing. Maple syrup has sugar. The nutritional information shows each serving contains 4 g sugar. I wouldn’t consider that sugar free, nor is honey sugar free. Sure, it’s not refined sugar, but it still is sugar.

    Reply
    • becky says

      February 15, 2021 at 3:59 pm

      I’m sorry it confused you. This recipe is refined sugar-free. I personally love using maple syrup as a sweetener because of the taste, lower glycemic index, and nutritional value it has.

      Reply

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