Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

Dark chocolate and nuts are both high in stress-relieving properties, so this easy and delicious snack is the perfect way to indulge and relax.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of 80%+ dark chocolate (high in magnesium, which helps regulate the body’s stress response)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Sprinkle of sea salt or Himalayan salt *optional

• Handful nuts of choice, chopped (high in magnesium and B vitamins, both critical for stress management.)

  • Pistachios

  • Hazelnuts

  • Almonds

  • Walnuts

Special Equipment/Instruction:

• Parchment lined baking sheet

Preparation:

1. Line your baking sheet and set out your nuts and sea salt so that they are ready to go once your chocolate is melted. Leave a handful of nuts whole, if desired.

2. In a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, microwave the dark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. About 1½ minutes total.

3. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine. The mixture should be smooth and pourable.

4. Gently pour 1-1½ tablespoons of the melted chocolate mixture onto the baking tray, allowing it to spread naturally and form a round coin. Repeat with the remaining chocolate, leaving enough space between each round for the chocolate to spread a little. Sprinkle each with sea salt, then the chopped nuts, or gently press a few whole nuts into each round of chocolate.

5. Transfer to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, and enjoy!

Nutrition Info: 

1 serving: 1 chocolate round 

Calories: 148

Carbohydrates: 9 g

Protein: 2 g

Fat: 9.5 g

Sat fat: 4.5 g

Sugar:  4.5 g

Added sugar: 2 g

Fiber: 2.5 g