Dark Chocolate and Almonds
Enjoy a simple yet delicious snack of dark chocolate and almonds. This combination offers a perfect balance of rich, dark chocolate and crunchy almonds, providing a satisfying treat packed with health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips 70% cocoa or higher
- 1 cup whole almonds raw or lightly toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure out 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and 1 cup of whole almonds.
- Mix Together: Combine the dark chocolate chips and almonds in a bowl.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately as a snack, or store in an airtight container for later use.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dark Chocolate and Almonds
Seventy percent cacao or higher. Above that threshold you get meaningful flavanols and the sugar drops sharply. Below 60 percent, the sugar content starts to outweigh what the cocoa brings.
This serving is 237 calories across four portions, roughly an ounce of chocolate with a small handful of almonds. Both are calorie dense, so it works as a deliberate snack rather than something eaten from the bag.
The almonds add protein, fiber and magnesium, which slow the absorption of the chocolate’s sugar and make the snack more filling. Dark chocolate is also high in magnesium, so the pairing compounds it.
