Healthy Chocolate Covered Pretzels
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This healthier twist on the typical chocolate covered pretzel has no shortage of flavor. Melted dark chocolate and peanut butter is mixed together before dipping, to give these Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Covered Pretzels twice the flavor and some added protein!
Why These Chocolate Covered Pretzels are Healthier
- If you use a whole grain pretzel, an all-natural nut butter, and the darkest of chocolate, you really can pull this off as a healthy on the go snack for your kids.Â
- It’s got fiber, protein, good fat, and antioxidants. We had this today with green tea for an extra antioxidant boost during this cold/flu season.
- One warning: Too much of a good thing is not a good thing. I had to set a limit for myself, because when you combine something salty with chocolate there is a high likelihood I won’t have much restraint!
How to Make Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Pretzels
- Melt chocolate and nut butter in microwave in 20-second increments, stirring each time until melted. You want it to be liquified enough for the chocolate to drip off.
- Dip pretzels in the mixture. Lay pretzels flat on parchment paper and put in the fridge to firm up for about 30 minutes.
Testing Tip: Yes, you could fully dip them but not only is that not as healthy, it’s messier! I liked having a dry side to hold on to while dipping.
FAQs
I found that they store best in the fridge. The chocolate can quickly get a little messy so I just keep mine in a Tupperware bin in the fridge and pull it out when it’s snack time!
While we have only used peanut and almond butters, there is no reason that sunflower butter or something similar in texture wouldn’t work. It would change the taste slightly depending on your choice.
Yes, a double broiler would work to melt chocolate and peanut butter. It is easy to burn chocolate on the stove, so keep the heat low and remove from heat as soon as the chocolate melts.
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Healthy Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (or nut butter combo of your choice)
- 1 1/3 dark chocolate chips (we like Ghiradelli)
- About 50 mini pretzel twists (look for one with recognizable ingredients)
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and dark chocolate.
- Microwave in 20-second increments until the mixture if melted. Stir to combine.
- Dip pretzels into the chocolate mixture and let excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place baking sheet in the fridge to allow chocolate to solidify before eating.
- Store in air tight container in the fridge.
Notes/Tips
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