Dairy-Free Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate fondue was a childhood favorite of mine. Now, with some healthy upgrades, I’ve brought this Dairy-Free Chocolate Fondue recipe to my kids with better-for-you nutrition. We now have access to some incredible sugar-free chocolate brands widely available and they make a difference to our health. By replacing pro-inflammatory sugar with monk fruit, erythritol or stevia, we can better control our blood glucose levels. And, they taste great. While a small amount of people may not be able to tolerate these sweeteners, most people are able to enjoy chocolate desserts without all of the sugar. I chose to mix both dairy-free semi and dark chocolate morsels to create a more balanced flavor. Over 75% of people worldwide are sensitive to dairy and this Chocolate Fondue Recipe is completely dairy-free. Using creamy, full-fat coconut milk creates a decadent texture and taste, but any dairy-free milk will work just fine. Cocoa powder is known for its anti-oxidant plant derived compounds, polyphenols. These polyphenols have health benefits such as fighting off oxidative stress on a cellular level.

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

• 8 ounces sugar-free semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 8 ounces sugar-free dark chocolate chips

• 1 c. full-fat coconut milk or dairy-free milk of choice (unsweetened)

• 1 t. sea salt

• 1 T. vanilla

  Directions

• Place all ingredients in the top of a double boiler.

• Let come to a simmer and stir until smooth and heated through.

• Place in a ceramic bowl or in a fondue bowl, if you have one.

• Serve with a tray of homemade Jill Foos Wellness cookies (any of them would be great), fresh strawberries, raspberries, bananas and apple slices.