Pomegranate + pepita chocolates

GF, Vegetarian, Grain free
Serves: 12
Skill level: Moderate

These chocolates are quite simple to make but look super impressive! They are also a great treat to take to events because they are so easy to transport. You can use any chocolate you want so you could use a vegan or paleo chocolate to cater to different diets. Chocolate of any form contains antioxidants as do pomegranates so this is an antioxidant rich treat. Pepitas or pumpkin seeds are one of the richest sources of zinc in the Western diet and they bring protein and good fats to the recipe. The hardest part of the recipe is melting the chocolate, just keep the temperate low and make sure you don’t get any water in the mix and you will be fine. 

Ingredients
½ pomegranate with seeds removed
¼ cup pepitas 
200g chocolate of your choice (I used 75% dark chocolate)
Dried lavender flowers (optional)​

Method

1. Place some mini cupcake cases on a tray.
2. Heat water over a medium heat until simmering.
3. Place chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and place it on top of the saucepan making sure it isn’t touching the water. Pour a little water out if needed. Turn the heat down to low.
4. Let the chocolate sit in the bowl over the water while it melts. Stir occasionally.
5. When chocolate is fully melted take it off the heat immediately.
6. To assemble your chocolates sprinkle some pomegranate seeds and pepitas into the bottom of each case, top with enough chocolate to fill it ¾ of the way to the top and then sprinkle over more pomegranate and pepitas.
7. When finished place them in the fridge to set for at least an hour and then they’re ready to eat. You can keep them in the fridge for up to a week.