Indulge in a healthy snack with this simple and delicious recipe for chocolate covered blueberries. Packed with antioxidants and natural sweetness, it’s the perfect treat for any time of day.
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July is National Blueberry month and I love highlighting this perfect little berry. There are so many ways to use blueberries! Whether it’s in reader-favorite Oatmeal Blueberry Muffins, a Blueberry Banana Smoothie, Blueberry Overnight Oats or just simply throwing them onto a bowl of yogurt, blueberries can do no wrong.
For these chocolate covered blueberries, it’s a quick and satisfying way to enjoy both fruit and chocolate in one sitting.
Recipe Highlights:
- A healthy treat when you need a chocolate fix.
- A quick and easy dessert recipe ready in 30 minutes.
- Great activity to do with kids.
- Customize this recipe with the type of chocolate and toppings you use.
Ingredient Notes:
You just need three main ingredients to make chocolate covered blueberries at home:
- Fresh Blueberries (California Giant, of course)
- Quality dark chocolate chips (I use chocolate chips because I usually have them on hand)
- Coconut oil (this helps create a smooth drippy chocolate, but you could leave out if you need to)
TIP: Selecting quality chocolate baking chips will be important for getting the chocolate to melt well and not seize up. The coconut oil helps create a smoother consistency.
How to Select Fresh Blueberries
Here are some tips for when selecting blueberries at the store:
- Deep blue in color with a light, silvery powder (called bloom)
- Naturally plump with smooth skin
- Firm and dry, with no signs of fuzz, mold or mushy berries
Peak blueberry season in the United States is between early June and early August during the summer months, but California Giant has national and international growers that are able to provide us with the best berries year round.
QUICK TIP: Check out my post on How to Store Berries, The Right Way.
Helpful Tools:
- glass bowls
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a breakdown of the recipe, with instructions and photos to help you along.
1
Wash and Dry Blueberries
Prepare blueberries: Wash and dry blueberries, make sure they are completely dry by gently rolling them between tea towels and transferring to a clean, dry surface.
2
Melt Chocolate
Melt chocolate: Add chocolate to a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% (half) power, for 1 minute. Add coconut oil and microwave again on half power for another minute. Stir well and melt on half power in 30-45 second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted.
3
Add to Mini Muffin Pan
Assemble: Using a mini muffin pan, add about 4 blueberries to each muffin cup. Fill each cup with about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate. Once all the chocolate has been used, garnish with flaked sea salt and orange zest (or another garnish of your choice).
4
Chill in Refrigerator
Chill: Place pan in fridge and allow the chocolate to set, about 30 minutes. Then dive in!
Optional Toppings:
Feel free to have fun with your garnishes for the chocolate topping. Little ones would love sprinkles. Flaked sea salt gives it a sophisticated feel. Orange zest adds another layer of flavor. Crushed freeze-dried fruit or pistachios are some other ideas.
Serving Suggestions
- Snack on them straight out of the fridge: For a quick and easy snack, grab a handful of chocolate covered blueberries from the fridge and enjoy them as is.
- Add them to your breakfast bowl: Top off your morning oatmeal or yogurt for a little chocolate sweet treat.
- Use them as a topping for desserts: Add them onto your favorite ice cream bowl for a crunchy, fruity pop of flavor.
Storing Instructions
Fridge: Enjoy these bite sized snacks and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze: You can also store these in the freezer, enjoy within 2 weeks.
Recipe Tips
- Use quality chocolate, for the best flavor.
- Make sure blueberries are fresh.
- Don’t let the chocolate covered blueberries sit out at room temperature too long.
Recipe FAQs
Can you use frozen blueberries for making chocolate covered treats?
Using frozen blueberries will make the chocolate seize up so it is not recommended.
Do you need any special tools or equipment to make chocolate covered blueberries at home?
This particular method using a mini muffin pan, but other than that nothing special here! You could use a chocolate dipping tool if you want individual blueberries but it’s not necessary.
Are there any health benefits to eating chocolate covered blueberries?
Both dark chocolate and blueberries have antixodiants.
What type of chocolate works best for covering blueberries?
Use a quality brand of chocolate chips, like Guittard, Ghirardelli or even Enjoy Life or Lily’s. Private label brands (i.e. Meijer brand, Kroger, etc.) don’t typically melt as well as brand names.
If you make these Chocolate Covered Blueberries, be sure to leave a comment and star rating on the blog! I love hearing from you, and it helps others learn more about the recipe too.
Chocolate Covered Blueberries
Ingredients
- 1 cup California Giant Blueberries
- ¾ cup quality dark chocolate chips
- 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
Optional Garnishes
- Flaked sea salt
- Orange zest
- Crushed freeze dried blueberries
- Crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare blueberries: Wash and dry blueberries, make sure they are completely dry by rolling them between tea towels and transferring to a clean, dry surface.
- Melt chocolate: Add chocolate to a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on 50% (half) power, for 1 minute. Add coconut oil and microwave again on half power for another minute. Stir well and melt on half power in 30-45 second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted.
- Assemble: Using a mini muffin pan, add about 4 blueberries to each muffin cup. Fill each cup with about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate. Once all the chocolate has been used, garnish with flaked sea salt, freeze dried blueberries, etc.
- Chill: Place pan in fridge and allow the chocolate to set, about 30 minutes.
- Storing: Enjoy these bite sized snacks and store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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