Sunflower microgreens have large green leaves with a nutty and malty flavor. They are great on any dish and even pair well with dessert. Chocolate covered sunflower microgreens are an easy, nutritious and delicious snack. All you need is sunflower microgreens and chocolate chips!
Chocolate Covered Sunflower Microgreens
Preparing the Sunflower Microgreens
To start, rinse your microgreens in cool water and pat them dry with a paper towel. If possible, us a salad spinner instead to remove all water. If they’re slightly wet the chocolate may not stick to them.
Melting Chocolate
The easiest way to melt chocolate is in a double boiler. If you don’t have a double boiler you can use a heat-safe glass bowl. Fill a pan 1/4 full with water and bring it to a gentle boil. Place the double boiler or glass bowl on top, making sure the bowl tightly covers the pot. In addition, make sure there are a few inches of space between the bottom of the bowl and water.
Add 3/4 of the chocolate to the bowl and constantly stir until melted and smooth. Remove the pan from heat and add remaining chocolate chips, stirring until fully melted.
Chocolate Fondue Fountain
If you happen to have a chocolate fondue fountain just dip and enjoy! They would make a great addition to any fondue spread.
Topping Ideas
After you’ve dipped the sunflower in chocolate try some of these topping ideas for added fun!
- Chopped Nuts
- Toasted Coconut
- Melted White Chocolate Drizzle
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Oreo Cookie Crumbs
Dry Time
Lay the sunflower microgreens on a prepared baking sheet to dry until the chocolate has hardened.
Speed up the hardening process by placing them in the freezer for no more than three minutes.
Sunflower Microgreens
Microgreens can be implemented into your current diet to increase the nutritional content of each meal and improve overall health. They can add so much flavor, texture & color to your dishes!
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To sum up, these nutritious and delicious chocolate covered sunflower microgreens are easy to make and packed full of flavor!
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How to Make Chocolate Covered Sunflower Microgreens
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz. Sunflower Microgreens
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- Toppings, if desired.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Wash and dry the sunflowers.
- Prepare toppings, if desired.
- Prepare a parchment lined baking tray.
- Melt 3/4 of the chocolate chips in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat and add remaining chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
- Hold the sunflower by the stem and dip in the chocolate.
- Coat in desired toppings.
- Lay the sunflowers on parchment paper and allow time to dry until the chocolate has hardened.
- Speed up the drying by place them in the freezer for 3 minutes.
- Best if consumed within 1-2 days.
Note: If the bowl of chocolate begins to harden, warm it back up.
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Chocolate Covered Sunflower Microgreens
Sunflower microgreens have large green leaves with a nutty and malty flavor. They are great on any dish and even pair well with dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Sunflower Microgreens
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- Toppings, if desired.
Instructions
- Wash and dry the sunflowers.
- Prepare toppings, if desired.
- Prepare a parchment lined baking tray.
- Melt 3/4 of the chocolate chips in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat and add remaining chocolate chips. Stir until melted.
- Hold the sunflower by the stem and dip in the chocolate.
- Coat in desired toppings.
- Lay the sunflowers on parchment paper and allow time to dry until the chocolate has hardened.
- Speed up the drying by place them in the freezer for 3 minutes.
- Best if consumed within 1-2 days.
Notes
If the bowl of chocolate begins to harden, warm it back up.
