🍫 3-Ingredient Sugar-Free Chocolate Squares
Mediterranean-Inspired Healthy Treat
🫒 Description
These 3-Ingredient Sugar-Free Chocolate Squares are a clean, guilt-free dessert made with wholesome fats and natural sweetness. Inspired by Mediterranean simplicity, they’re rich like dark chocolate truffles, naturally low-carb, and perfect with coffee or after dinner. No baking, no refined sugar, and ready in minutes.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 squares)
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1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips or 85–100% dark chocolate
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (or coconut oil)
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2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
👉 Optional (still sugar-free but counts as extras):
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Few drops liquid stevia or monk fruit
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Pinch of sea salt
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Chopped nuts or sesame seeds for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
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Melt the chocolate
Place chocolate and olive oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth. -
Add cocoa
Whisk in cocoa powder until fully blended and glossy. Taste and add stevia if desired. -
Set
Pour into a small parchment-lined pan or silicone mold. Smooth the top. -
Chill
Refrigerate 30–40 minutes until firm. -
Slice & enjoy
Cut into squares. Keep chilled for best texture.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
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With Greek coffee or espresso
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Sprinkled with crushed pistachios
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Drizzled with tahini for a Mediterranean twist
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Paired with fresh berries
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this really sugar-free?
A: Yes—use sugar-free chocolate or 100% cacao with a sugar-free sweetener.
Q: Can I use coconut oil instead of olive oil?
A: Absolutely. Coconut oil makes it firmer and more “snap-like.”
Q: Does olive oil change the taste?
A: Extra-virgin adds a subtle fruity note—very Mediterranean and delicious with dark chocolate.
Q: How long do they last?
A: Up to 7 days refrigerated or 2 months frozen.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free & vegan?
A: Yes—just ensure the chocolate is dairy-free.
