Almond Chocolate is an exotic, yummiest and truly heavenly type of chocolate that kids as well as we grown ups grab for it. These nutties are very simple to make with very few ingredients. Almond Chocolate is one single bit chocolate that is individually covered nuts with a hint of milk chocolate coated with almond powder to give that extra crunchy and nutty flavor.
Almond Chocolates are delightful small and cute looking nutties for every chocolate lover and sweet tooths. Chocolate is one of the most popular and mouth watering types of foods that will always top everybody’s favorite food list. It is one food item that most of us have grown up enjoy eating.
Apart from just eating chocolates, we need to also know some amazing facts that are associated with chocolate. It is a very versatile ingredient and can be used in making exotic and delicious desserts like Chocolate Rum Pots, Chocolate Chip Crème Brulee, Coconut Chocolate Dessert, Chocolate Modak, Easter Souffle and the simple Hot Chocolate etc. Chocolate is actually a valuable source of instant energy. It is said that a single chocolate chip can provide enough energy for an adult human to walk 150 ft.
Chocolate has immense health benefits as it helps in depression, high blood pressure, tumors etc. Chocolate can be deadly for dogs. Chocolate contains an ingredient called "Theobromine" which can be toxic to a dog’s central nervous system and cardiac muscles.One ounce of baking chocolate or cocoa contains 10% of the daily recommended intake of iron. Generally milk chocolate is most preferred type of chocolates as dark chocolate has a little bitter tinge. For eating chocolates there is actually no specific occasion or reason.
We like to eat it anytime and anywhere. But a variety of exotic and delicious chocolates are prepared or available mostly during the Christmas. Christmas boasts a variety of delicious cookies, cakes, sweets and candies. The sweet aroma of baking spices, and sugar wafts through the air and it’s a good time to make this no bake exceptional goody with your lil ones whilst the oven is engaged.
It's extremely easy, indulgent and I bet, you just can't stop with one! Perfectly toasted supreme size almonds gently covered in milk chocolate can’t beat any other candy. These little goodies make a perfect last minute gift. This homemade treat has few ingredients and you make it in just a few minutes.
There are several types of chocolate that can be distinguished. Pure, unsweetened chocolate contains primarily cocoa solids and cocoa butter in varying proportions. Much of the chocolate consumed today is in the form of sweet chocolate, combining chocolate with sugar.
Milk chocolate is sweet chocolate that additionally contains milk powder or condensed milk. White chocolate is formed from a mixture of sugar, cocoa butter and milk solids. Although its texture is similar to milk and dark chocolate, it does not contain any cocoa solids.
Because of this, many countries do not consider white chocolate as chocolate at all. Unsweetened chocolate is pure chocolate liquor, also known as bitter or baking chocolate. It is unadulterated chocolate: the pure, ground, roasted chocolate beans impart a strong, deep chocolate flavor.
Chocolate contains alkaloids such as theobromine and phenethylamine, which have some physiological effects in humans, but the presence of theobromine renders it toxic to some animals, such as dogs and cats. It has been linked to serotonin levels in the brain. Dark chocolate has been promoted for unproven health benefits, as it seems to possess substantial amount of antioxidants that reduce the formation of free radicals. Seriously eating chocolates is an addiction to most us.
These little sweethearts (Almond chocolates) are soft, crunchy and nutty inside which just melts down keeping your spirits high. Almonds are one of the most nutritious of all nuts and excellent source of vitamin E. They are low in saturated fat and contain many other protective nutrients like calcium and magnesium good for strong bones.
To prepare this attractive and exotic Almond Chocolate, firstly put the chocolate into small bits and melt the chocolate in a small glass dish in the microwave on low power or melt over double boiler method. Let the chocolate cool a bit. Spread the roughly ground almonds on a piece of foil. Holding the almonds or walnuts from the longer end, dip neatly in melted chocolate so as to coat only one side. Now press the chocolate coated side of the nut on the powdered almonds and leave it to dry.
When they turn slightly dry, roll between the hands to give them a neat look and keep in the fridge to set. If you think almonds are just for satisfying you mid-afternoon munchies, you’re in for a surprise as these tasty tidbits pack a nutritional punch, combining tons of essential nutrients in one very delicious package.
These chocolate coated almonds are easy to prepare and are a delicious way to enjoy almonds. You can either toast the nuts or use them raw, as either way produces quite distinct taste differences. Perhaps try both! Check out the link for detailed recipe: