Are you a chocolate loving Vegan? Then you must get know about ‘Vegan chocolates’ while may be an unfamiliar concept to many, there are plenty of them available in the market and its quick and easy to make at home as well. Unlike traditional chocolate, which often contains dairy, vegan chocolate is a dairy-free alternative made with ethically sourced ingredients. It caters to those following a vegan lifestyle and offers a delicious way to satisfy sweet cravings while adhering to compassionate and eco-friendly values. Whether you are a committed vegan or simply curious about plant-based treats, there's much to explore!
What are vegan chocolates?
Most people have a misconception that vegan chocolate is the same as regular chocolate minus the dairy. Well, this is not entirely true. Vegan chocolate is made from a combination of plant-based ingredients that produce the same creamy texture and rich flavour as conventional chocolate, but it does not have any animal products.
What are vegan chocolates made of?
Vegan chocolate is mainly composed of cocoa powder or cocoa beans. These are processed to separate the cocoa solids and the cocoa butter, which makes up the foundation of chocolate's rich taste and smooth texture. Milk solids used in traditional chocolate are substituted with other ingredients like plant based milk (Almond milk) to get that creamy feel in vegan chocolate.
Here’s how you can make vegan chocolate at home:
Ingredients
1 cup cocoa butter (chopped into small pieces)
⅔ cup cocoa powder
6-8 tablespoons maple syrup (or agave syrup)
1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon pink salt
Instructions
Set up a double boiler: Place about an inch of water in a saucepan and put a heat-proof glass bowl over it to make a water bath. Melt the cocoa butter: Bring the water to a simmer using medium-low heat. Place the chopped cocoa butter into the bowl. Stir until the cocoa butter has melted fully (5 minutes). Combine ingredients: Whisk in the cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt gradually until well combined. Take off heat: Carefully remove the bowl from the heat. Mold the chocolate: Pour the mixture into your molds of choice and let it set at room temperature or in the fridge for 1-2 hours until firm and enjoy! Read More
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