Weight loss isn't an overnight achievement, but one which has to be worked towards constantly. Fad diets and crash diets to lose weight are now passe - weight loss has now shifted towards making lifestyle changes at large which are sustainable in the long run. It is not so much about avoiding food groups entirely, but making the right choices when it comes to the daily diet. While watching our weight, even the best of us can't help but crave a little sweet snack sometimes. Who would have thought chocolate and weight management could go hand-in-hand? With this viral chocolate treat recipe made with just two ingredients, you can have your cake and eat it too. Take a look:
The 2-ingredient chocolate treat video was shared on Instagram reels by popular blogger @nadiashealthykitchen, where it raked in over 116k views and over 6.6k likes. Nadia regularly shares healthy, gluten-free and vegan recipes for her following and is known for her yummy trademark preparations. In the short clip, we saw how Nadia used just two ingredients to make a delicious, indulgent treat with minimal effort. "Super crunchy chickpeas covered in chocolate. A yummy healthier snack that calls for only 2 INGREDIENTS," she wrote in the caption.
The healthy and delicious chocolate treat involved a simple process and just two ingredients. The main constituent of the 2-ingredient chocolate treat was roasted chickpeas (or chana). Nadia explained how canned chickpeas could be roasted in the oven to make them nice and crunchy. Then, these roasted chickpeas are coated with dark chocolate and later frozen. How simple, right?
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Viral Recipe: This chocolate treat used roasted chickpeas as the main ingredient.
The use of chickpeas in this easy 2-ingredient recipe makes it a high-protein and fibre-rich delight. Further, there is no added sugar and only dark chocolate as the sweetening agent, thus cutting back on the calories too.
Here's The Full Recipe Of 2-Ingredient Chocolate Treat By Nadia's Healthy Kitchen:
Ingredients
- 1x (400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 100g dark chocolate
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 200C fan/350F
- Dry the chickpeas using a clean tea towel.
- Transfer onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper and roast for around 35 minutes until crunchy.
- Break up the chocolate into a bowl, then transfer the chickpeas into the bowl whilst they're still hot. Stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer tablespoons of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with baking paper, and leave to cool slightly before placing in the fridge to set.
So, if you're looking for a yummy chocolate treat which is simple yet healthy - try this recipe today!
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