Combining goji berries and dark chocolate: 5 decadent snacks
What's the story
The health benefits and rich flavors of goji berries and dark chocolate make them ideal for creating luxurious snacks. This article presents five delicious pairings of these superfoods, providing options for any time of day. Each combination is crafted to indulge your sweet tooth while delivering a nutritional boost. This way, every snack feels like a treat, but is also good for you.
Bark
Goji berry chocolate bark
Melt high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa) and spread it thinly on a baking sheet. Sprinkle dried goji berries before the chocolate hardens. Let it cool, then break into pieces for a crunchy, antioxidant-packed treat. This sophisticated yet easy-to-make delicacy is ideal for a quick pick-me-up or a light dessert to round off your meal.
Stuffed dates
Goji berry-stuffed chocolate dates
Remove the pits from dates and stuff them with a blend of goji berries and nuts, then immerse the filled dates in melted dark chocolate. Allow them to cool until the chocolate sets, resulting in a delicious treat with a chewy base and a contrasting crunch from the nuts. These stuffed dates are perfect for parties or for including in a healthy snack platter.
Smoothie bowl
Dark chocolate goji berries smoothie bowl
Blend frozen bananas and cocoa powder, adding milk, dairy or plant-based, to achieve the desired consistency. Then, simply top your smoothie bowl with whole goji berries, dark chocolate chips, and any additional toppings like coconut flakes or granola. Voila! You have a breakfast that starts your day with decadence but is actually full of nutrients from fruits and superfoods. Sounds like the perfect balance to us!
Cookies
Goji berry chocolate chip cookies
Make your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe, but swap half the chocolate chips for dried goji berries. The tanginess of the goji berries balances the sweetness of the dough and the bitterness of dark chocolate chips, resulting in cookies that are both comforting and unexpectedly refreshing in taste. These cookies pair wonderfully with afternoon tea or coffee.
Dipped berries
Dark chocolate dipped goji berries
Dip individual dried goji berries into melted dark chocolate, placing them on parchment paper to set. Once hardened, these little delicacies deliver intense flavor explosions — sweet from the berry and bitter from the chocolate. Perfect for mindful snacking or as chic party offerings, guests will be intrigued by their contrasting tastes.