Recipe of the Month: Dark Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Crushed Walnuts

Since February is American Heart Month, it’s the perfect time to lean into ingredients that support cardiovascular health while still feeling like a Valentine’s Day indulgence!

Why we love this for Heart Month: This recipe swaps traditional milk chocolate for antioxidant-rich dark chocolate and adds walnuts, which are packed with heart-healthy omega-3s. It’s a delicious way to satisfy a sweet tooth while supporting your cardiovascular goals!

INGREDIENTS 

• 12 large ripe strawberries
• ½ cup dark chocolate baking chips or high-quality chocolate bar (70% cocoa), broken into small pieces
• 1 tsp coconut oil
• ½ cup finely crushed walnuts

DIRECTIONS

1. Place the chocolate and coconut oil in the glass bowl over a pan of boiling water (a double boiler) on medium heat. Stir occasionally until chocolate is completely melted and coconut oil is incorporated.
2. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on a sheet pan. Dip strawberries one at a time in the melted chocolate, then quickly sprinkle crushed walnuts & place on the parchment paper.
3. Once you have dipped all of your strawberries, place the sheet pan in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens.
4. Enjoy! If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They won’t last long if your strawberries are fresh so plan to enjoy them within a day of dipping.

**Key tips for success include using room-temperature, dry berries to ensure the chocolate adheres.

Calories: 63 kcal Carbohydrates: 7g Protein: 1g
Fat: 5g Saturated Fat: 3g Sugar: 5g

Recipe Credit: Adapted from Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness.