Sweet and slightly tart fresh blueberries are lightly covered in dark chocolate and then sprinkled with coconut. This is an irresistible sweet snack that doubles as a quick and easy dessert too.
Have you ever had that crazy “aha” moment where you wonder why you never thought of something before now? My sister, Jenny, called me a few days ago and told me that she had been craving a dessert and there was nothing sweet in her house, so she melted a few chocolate chips and poured them over blueberries.
When she couldn’t stop talking about this new treat, I decided I’d better try it right away. She was right, oh so very right. Who knew that chocolate-covered blueberries would be even more tempting than the ever-popular chocolate covered strawberries?
Chocolate Covered Blueberries
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh blueberries about ¾ cup
- ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- sweetened shredded coconut OPTIONAL for topping
Instructions
- Wash and completely dry the blueberries. Set 12 muffin cups on a plate or tray. Place 6-8 blueberries in the bottom of each muffin cup, depending on size.
- Place the chocolate and coconut oil in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Heat in the microwave for 90 seconds at 50% POWER. Stir and heat for an additional 30-60 seconds at 50% POWER, if needed. Stir to finish dissolving the chocolate.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over the berries. Lightly spread the chocolate over the berries with the back of a spoon. Alternatively, you can add the berries to the bowl with the chocolate and stir to coat, then transfer them to the muffin cups.
- Sprinkle with coconut, if desired. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set firm. Remove from the muffin cups and serve cold. Store any remaining chocolate covered blueberries in the refrigerator.
Notes
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Tricia Buice says
This is too easy and such a wonderful idea. Tell your sister thanks so much!
Lisa Niblock says
I had been debating about putting blueberries and brownies, but haven't gotten around to trying it yet. However, if you're telling me that blueberries drenched in chocolate is amazing I think it's about time they went into brownies! Yum! I like Ah Ha! moments that turn into Um Um moments!
Anonymous says
Would this recipe work without the coconut?