Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberries

When I was a kid my best friend’s mom made the most delicious chocolate-covered strawberries. The strawberries were plump and juicy, and the chocolate was rich and dark, just the way I like it!

She was known for her dinner parties, and if I was lucky enough to be keeping my bestie company while the adults drank wine, we’d have the pleasure of sneaking a few of the chocolate-covered strawberries up to her room before dessert was served!

Lucky for those of us who are vegan, it’s totally possible to make vegan chocolate-covered strawberries. All you need is high-quality dairy-free dark chocolate.

These Vegan Chocolate Covered Strawberries are a huge hit around Valentine’s Day but you can make them all year long!

What is the best vegan chocolate to use?

• Enjoy Life Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips-These chocolate chips are subtly sweet and melt perfectly. They’re great for making cookies, or for melting like in these vegan chocolate-covered strawberries.
• Hu Vegan Chocolate Bars-These chocolate bars are vegan, so no dairy, but they’re also Non-GMO, with no emulsifiers, no soy, gluten, refined sugar, cane sugar, or sugar alcohols.
• No Whey Foods-These chocolate bars are vegan, gluten, and allergy friendly. Break them up into pieces to melt for candy-making.

Why You’ll Love these Vegan Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

• Vegan and Dairy-Free
• Only two simple ingredients
• Easy to make
• No special cooking skills required
• Kid approved!
• A sweet, decadent, indulgent treat!
• Plump sweet strawberries make them a healthier Valentine’s sweet!

Ingredients and Notes

Fresh Organic Strawberries-When buying strawberries always go for organic if possible. Strawberries are #1 on the EWG Dirty Dozen list. This means that non-organic strawberries have a high amount of pesticide.

Vegan Chocolate- Use your favorite vegan chocolate. I mentioned a few of my favorites above. Chocolate chips are the easiest to work with because they melt easily.

Valentine’s Sprinkles (optional)-If it’s Valentine’s Day, go ahead and decorate your strawberries with heart sprinkles, but you can also decorate them with chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or other types of sprinkles depending on the occasion.

How to Make Vegan Chocolate-Covered Strawberries – Step by Step

Step 1: Wash the strawberries with the stems under cold water, and pat them dry with a paper towel or clean kitchen towel.

Step 2: Using the double boiler method, bring a saucepan filled with two inches of water to a boil. Reduce heat, and set glass bowl with chocolate chips on top, making sure the bowl covers the rim of the saucepan, but does not touch the water. You want the bowl tightly fitted across the top of the saucepan so that the steam does not escape. The steam will slowly and gently melt the chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted.

Step 3: Hold the stem of each strawberry and dip the strawberry into the melted chocolate. Shake off any excess chocolate, and set on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Optional: Top with sprinkles.

Step 4: Transfer to the refrigerator to harden for at least 15 minutes. Then remove from the refrigerator and keep in a cool dry place.

Expert Tips

• Buy large plump strawberries with the stem attached
• Make sure to read the ingredient label on the chocolate before you buy, to ensure it is vegan and free of processed ingredients
• Using the double boiler method will help the chocolate from seizing and becoming a lumpy mess. I prefer this method as I have more control.
• You can also microwave the chips for 30 seconds at a time on 50% heat. Checking, stirring and then heating again for an additional 30 seconds until completely melted.
• Allow to set in the refrigerator, but remove from the refrigerator after 15-2- minutes and store in a cool dry place until ready to serve.

Are vegan chocolate-covered strawberries healthy?

This recipe is healthier than most because of the quality of the chocolate that is used. I highly recommend buying organic certified vegan fair trade chocolate chip or chocolate bars for melting. This ensures you are getting the highest quality ingredients.

• Quality Dark Chocolate Health Benefits-If you buy dark chocolate with a high cocoa content you’ll be eating a food high in soluble fiber, and rich in iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese. Dark chocolate is also high in antioxidants. Some studies have shown that dark chocolate can improve blood flow, raise HDL (good cholesterol) and protect LDL (bad cholesterol). It may also reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve brain function. However, most chocolate comes with a lot of sugar! It’s best to eat in moderation, and consume high-quality dark chocolate for the most health benefits.
• Health Benefits of Strawberries-Fresh organic strawberries are naturally healthy and delicious! They are high in fiber, vitamin C, manganese, folate, and potassium. They’re also rich in antioxidants, like chocolate! Studies have indicated that strawberries may decrease your risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as help, regulate blood sugar levels.

Can you melt vegan chocolate?

Vegan chocolate melts just like milk chocolate. Vegan chocolate is often made from cocoa powder and cocoa butter. Cocoa butter is not actually dairy butter, but a type of oil that comes from the cocoa bean. This allows the chocolate to melt.

How to Serve

Chocolate-covered strawberries are best eaten fresh the day you make them. If you have leftovers or need to make them a day in advance it is best to store them in a cool dry place, but not in the refrigerator. When stored in the refrigerator the strawberries will begin to sweat and release moisture becoming mushy, and the chocolate will lose its nice hard shell.

How to Store and Keep

Chocolate-covered strawberries are best enjoyed fresh the day you make them. If you have extra do not store it in the refrigerator. Instead, gently cover and store at room temperature. Enjoy within 1-2 days.

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