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6-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Berry Bites (Plus 13 Grams of Collagen)
As a kid, I remember my dad would bring my mom roses and a box of Godiva chocolates for every special occasion. Her favorite was always the dark chocolate truffle with a raspberry creme filling. While those are delicious and nostalgic, they are full of added sugar and preservatives.
I decided to surprise my mom the other day by recreating her favorite treat, just with a healthier twist. These 6-Ingredient Chocolate Berry Bites provide all that decadent chocolate truffle flavor but are packed full of antioxidants and bone-boosting collagen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 6 Ingredients: One of my favorite parts about this recipe is that it only takes 6 ingredients—many of which are superfoods brimming with health benefits.
- Nutrient Dense: One of the superfoods, chia seeds, are loaded with magnesium, manganese, and phosphorus, which are great for bone and cardiovascular health (1).
- 13 Grams of Collagen Protein: Collagen can help reduce joint pain, increase bone density, fill fine lines and wrinkles, promote heart health, strengthen nails, boost hair growth, and potentially boost muscle mass (2, 3, 4, 5).
Here’s What You Need
- Silicone Ice Tray: To make these bites, you’ll need a silicone ice tray so that you can freeze the bites into perfect squares and effortlessly pop them out of the mold.
- Strawberries: To give the bites a sweet flavor and immune-boosting vitamin C.
- Raspberries: To add a tangy contrast and plenty of antioxidants to help reduce inflammation.
- Dark Chocolate Hu Gems: To satisfy your chocolate cravings—without dairy, fillers, or added sugar.
- NativePath Collagen: To provide 13 grams of protein, 19 different amino acids, and joint-protecting collagen.
- Chia Seeds: To help thicken the berry mixture and provide a boost of filling fiber.
- Coconut Oil: To help the chocolate melt evenly and form a shiny, solid shell when cooled.
- Flaky Sea Salt: To add a salty contrast and bring out the flavors of each ingredient—plus a healthy bit of sodium.
Variations
- You can try different fruit fillings like blueberry, blackberry, or even coconut. Get creative!
- Top with chopped almonds for added crunch.
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6-Ingredient Chocolate Covered Berry Bites (Plus 13 Grams of Collagen)
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
4 hours
Calories
78
Servings
15
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic strawberries
- 1 cup organic raspberries
- 4 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 ½ scoops NativePath Original Collagen Peptides
- 2 cups Dark Chocolate Hu Gems
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- *Optional: a pinch of flaky Himalayan sea salt on top
Instructions
- Add the berries, chia seeds, and collagen powder to a blender or food processor.
- Pulse for a few minutes until it reaches a jam-like consistency.
- Transfer the jam mixture to a silicone ice cube tray and freeze until solid, about 2-4 hours.
- Once the bites are frozen, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-60 seconds. After the first 30 seconds, start stirring in 15-second increments (even if it looks unchanged). Mix until the chocolate and coconut oil are well combined.
- Dip each frozen berry bite into the melted chocolate-coconut oil mixture and transfer to a parchment-paper-lined plate. (Note: If you want to add a little saltiness to it, top with flaky Himalayan sea salt!)
- Pop the bites in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to let the chocolate set.
- When ready to enjoy, remove the bites from the freezer and let soften for 1-2 minutes.
Storing Your Bites: Put your chocolate berry bites in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Chad Walding nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement, or lifestyle program.
