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Chocolate-dipped apricots with Pistachio Garnish 

Ingredients:

- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water.
2. Stir in the honey and salt until well combined.
3. Dip each apricot into the chocolate mixture, coating about 3/4 of the apricot.
4. Roll the chocolate-dipped apricots in chopped pistachios to coat.
5. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Clusters

Ingredients:

- 1 cup dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional for added sweetness)

Method:

1. Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
2. Add Peanut Butter: Stir in the peanut butter until fully combined with the melted chocolate.
3. Mix in Peanuts: Fold in the roasted peanuts, ensuring they are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
4. Flavor with Vanilla and Sweetener: Add the vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey if desired, and mix well.
5. Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into small clusters.
6. Set the Clusters: Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until the clusters are firm.
7. Serve and Store: Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh longer.

Dark Chocolate Hummus

Ingredients:

- 1 cup dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted peanuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional for added sweetness)

Method:

1. Blend Chickpeas: Puree the chickpeas in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add Ingredients: Mix in the cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, tahini, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until the mixture is even and consistent.
3. Adjust Texture: Slowly add water, a tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
4. Serve: Transfer the chocolate hummus to a bowl and enjoy with banana slices, apple slices, pretzels, strawberries, or graham crackers.