Chocolate Raspberry Jam Bites

Name: Chocolate Raspberry Jam Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup raspberries; 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (depending on preferred sweetness level); 1 Tbsp. chia seeds; 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla; 1/2 cup dark chocolate (I used Hu Chocolate Gems); 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil; 2 tablespoons crushed freeze dried strawberries or raspberries (sprinkles work too)

Danielle

4 years ago

A healthy sweet treat for Valentine’s Day

I’ve seen this viral TikTok trend everywhere lately – chocolate raspberry jam bites. It’s a genius idea! First, make a raspberry chia jam. It combines fresh raspberries, a touch maple syrup, vanilla, and chia seeds. Freeze the jam into bites. Finally cover in dark chocolate. It creates the perfect bite – the sweet and tart raspberry jam. A little crunch from the chia seeds. Plus, that rich, decadent dark chocolate to tame the sweetness of the jam. Woah! It’s simple but so good!

I put my own spin on it and made it festive for V-day. Using this adorable heart mold, I froze the jam to create a heart shaped candy. Next, I coated them in dark chocolate and sprinkled freeze dried strawberries on top.

It creates an adorable treat. Best yet, it’s a nutrient-packed snack. It’s made with all wholesome, real ingredients, no refined sugars or dairy, so I feel good giving it to my boys for Valentine’s Day!

Ingredients in this treat

Here’s what you’ll need to make these chocolate raspberry jam bites.

raspberries, the base of the jam. The natural pectin in the raspberries and their soft texture easily creates a no-cook jam. The tart raspberry pairs perfectly with the rich, smooth, and buttery dark chocolate.
chia seeds, adds a little crunch and helps plump up the jam. Chia seeds also rich on minerals, omega-3 fat, antioxidants, and fiber so amp up the health factor in this treat.
maple syrup, provides the perfect amount of rich, natural, sweetness to the jam.
vanilla bean paste or vanilla, adds a touch more pure sweetness to balance out the jam.
dark chocolate, the rich, decadent dark chocolate pairs perfectly with the tart, sweet raspberries. It’s also a classic V-day combination. I use Hu dark chocolate gems as they taste amazing, are made with simple, real ingredients, and melt well.
coconut oil, just a touch to thin out the chocolate so it melts and coats better.

How to make these chocolate raspberry jam bites

Make the jam. Combine the raspberries, chia seeds, maple syrup, and vanilla and gently mash with a fork until it creates a jam-like consistency.
Freeze the jam. I used heart shape molds to make this festive for Valentine’s Day. You can also spoon little mounds of the jam onto a parchment lined baking sheet and freeze to create little bites (or try and free form a heart) if you do not have molds.
Coat in dark chocolate. Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Dip each heart into the chocolate until fully coated. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and place back in the freezer to set, about 10-15 minutes.
Decorate. If you want these to look a little more festive, before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with crushed freeze dried strawberries or raspberries or even fun sprinkles.
Enjoy! Eat right out of the freezer or allow them to thaw slightly. Either way, these bites are addictively delicious!
Store. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to a month.

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Enjoy!

These chocolate raspberry jam bites are a cute, festive, nutrient-packed treat perfect for Valentine’s Day!

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