These Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Candies are AMAZING. In each bite you get a burst of tart/sweet juice from the pomegranate mixing with the chocolate creating a taste sensation. Everyone will love them.
I love sweets. Yes I admit it. I choose sweet treats with healthy ingredients to satisfy my sweet tooth and keep my body in balance. For me, eating sweets are part of ENJOYING LIFE but they don’t have to hijack my health.
This recipe is made with healthy chocolate. There has been quite a bit of news on the health benefits of chocolate but not all chocolate is created equally, many have lots of sugar and other ingredients. There are good brands out there but they are usually made with sugar and can be pricey.
This homemade version is sweetened with honey. The raw cacao powder, cacao butter and coconut oil make it smooth, delicious and nutritious. Organic homemade chocolate is also a good source of magnesium which will make your heart sing.
Pomegranates contain a compound called punicalagin which is shown to benefit the heart and blood vessels. It not only lowers cholesterol but also lowers blood pressure and increases the speed at which heart blockages (atherosclerosis) melt away. They have additional health benefits unrivaled by other foods. Read my blog post about them here. There is also a description on how to open a pomegranate.
What better way to enjoy this super food than with chocolate?
Mini baking cups work perfectly as chocolate molds. You can peel them off once the candies become solid.
After you make the chocolate, put the baking cups on a plate, tray or muffin tin and fill with the pomegranate seeds. I fill them about 1/2 way but you can do less if you like more chocolate.
Pour the chocolate liquid into the mini cups filled with the pomegranate seeds. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Store them in the refrigerator for up to a week, but they won’t last long once everyone gets a taste of the gooey juicy goodness of these fantastic candies. Don’t eat too many. Is four too many? Not for me!
I’m putting little boxes of these homemade pomegranate covered chocolates in my gift baskets for friends and also serving them as healthy treats at my son’s house for the holiday celebration.
Enjoy the recipe and please leave a comment below and a rating. I love getting feedback.
If you like this recipe, try these other delicious homemade healthy candies:
Easy Homemade Chocolate Candy (Paleo, Vegan)
6 Ingredient Homemade Chocolate Candy with Cacao Nibs (nut free)
Dark Chocolate Cashew Butter Candy
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Naturally Sweet Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Candies
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 20 1x
Description
These Dark Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Candies are AMAZING. When you bite into the chocolate you get a burst of sweet/tart juice from the pomegranate to create a taste sensation.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons raw cacao butter, 84 grams
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 14 grams
- ¼ cup raw honey, 84 grams (buy locally)
- ¾ cup raw cacao powder, 60 grams
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Weigh or measure the cacao butter. It is more accurate if you weigh it. If you measure it, chop it into fine pieces first.
- Melt cocoa butter over medium heat, in a double boiler or bowl on top of a small pan with an inch of water (make sure water isn’t touching bowl).
- When cacao butter is melted, whisk in the coconut oil and honey until melted.
- Remove from the heat. Add cacao powder and vanilla. Mix until well incorporated and smooth. Make sure that no water gets in to the chocolate as it can cause the texture to get mealy!
- Set 20 mini paper baking cups on a plate or tray.
- Fill the mini baking cups with pomegranate seeds about 1/3-1/2 full.
- Pour the chocolate liquid over the pomegranate seeds.
- Put in refrigerator for 1 hour or until chocolate becomes solid.
- Peel off the paper cups and enjoy.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: Seasonal, Gluten Free, Paleo, Healthy, Dairy Free, Raw
I love this recipe. I’ve made these twice, one I added slivered almonds. Im out of pomegranate, so maybe dehydrated blueberries.
Hi Stephanie,
Your improvisation sounds delicious. I think dehydrated blueberries will be great. Happy cooking!
I did that, too. Going to make some now. Don’t have pomegranates, so its blueberries and almond slivers. Problem is…I can’t have just 1 or 2!!!?? And my scale notices.
Fantastic Stephanie, sounds delicious. I too can’t only eat 1 or 2 I usually eat 3 or 4 savoring every bite. Happy cooking!