Trick-or-treating is the beginning of winter illness season, and our holiday treats play a big role in that.  That may seem like hype, but it is all science.  (Check out my healthy sugar class for all the juicy details).  But that doesn’t mean you can’t satisfy your sweet tooth!  These copycat recipes take only 10 minutes to make and taste better than the commercial stuff any day!  You CAN celebrate and strengthen your body at the same time.  That is the power of Simply Divine Eating.

Keep watching for lots more healthy holiday recipes in the coming weeks.

Note: If you use cocoa butter, these recipes will stay solid at room temperature. If you use coconut oil, they will be softer, so store them in the refrigerator or freezer. I usually eat them straight out of the freezer.

Dark Chocolate

• ½ c coconut oil or cocoa butter
• ½ c cocoa powder or carob
• ¼ c raw honey (adjustable for your tastes)
• 1 t real vanilla extract
• ⅛ t Utah “Real” salt or Himalayan salt

On low heat melt coconut oil. Wisk in honey, salt, and vanilla. Wisk in cocoa. Pour into molds (chocolate frogs appear at our house this time of year) or dip strawberries, almonds, etc. Refrigerate until solid. Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Mounds of Coconut Bars

• 1 c coconut oil
• 1 T raw honey
• 2 t real vanilla extract
• ¼ t Utah “Real” salt or Himalayan salt
• 2 c unsweetened shredded coconut

On low heat melt coconut oil. Wisk in honey, vanilla, and salt. Stir in shredded coconut. Pour into molds and put in refrigerator or freezer until solid. If desired, top with a layer of chocolate (½ recipe above). Store in refrigerator or freezer.

Peanut Butter Cups

• ¾ c peanut butter, almond butter, or sunflower seed butter
• ¼ c coconut oil
• 2 T honey
• 1 t real vanilla extract

On low heat, melt coconut oil. Wisk in honey, vanilla, and nut butter. Pour into molds and put in refrigerator or freezer until solid. If desired, top with a layer of chocolate (½ recipe above). Store in refrigerator or freezer.