Chocolate covered raspberry jam bites are the sweet treat you need for those midday cravings. They're no bake, only 5 healthy ingredients, and packed with fibre!
As berry season rolls in, these chocolate covered raspberries have been my jam lately. I'm the type of person who needs to end a meal with something sweet and it's so convenient to have a nourishing option on hand. With sweet jam, nutty peanut butter and a chocolate coating, it's like an elevated PB and J in a bite.
Why This Dietitian Loves This Recipe
Here's why you need my chocolate covered raspberry recipe in your life:
- High in fibre. Many of us aren't getting enough fibre in our diet, and thanks to the raspberries and chia seeds you're getting 3g per bite! Talk about a sweet way to increase your fibre intake.
- No bake. There is no oven required for this recipe, making it perfect for the summer!
- Balanced snack. I always recommend picking at least 2 food groups when building a balanced snack, and these chocolate covered raspberries combine both fibre and healthy fats from the peanut butter.
- Only 10 minutes of prep. It doesn't get quicker than this!
Ingredients
- Frozen raspberries
- Chia seeds
- Peanut butter
- Coconut oil
- Chocolate chips
Instructions
In a medium microwave safe bowl, add frozen raspberries and microwave for about 1 minute (until defrosted), gently mash with a fork. Add chia seeds and mix until combined. Let stand for about 3 minutes to allow the chia seeds to thicken the raspberries slightly.
On a parchment paper covered baking tray create your raspberry bites by spooning raspberries into about 14, 2 tablespoon rounds. Freeze for at least 3 hours or until hardened.
Once frozen, top each raspberry bite with about ½ tablespoon of peanut butter. Place in the freezer for an additional hour.
In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until fully melted. Dip each jam bite into the chocolate and palace on the baking tray. The chocolate should harden instantly and they are ready to be enjoyed!
Substitutions and Variations
To make gluten-free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
To make vegan/dairy-free: Make sure your chocolate is dairy-free and vegan.
To make nut-free: Omit the peanut butter or use your favourite seed butter.
Missing an ingredient? Try these:
- Frozen raspberries: You can use fresh raspberries if you have these on hand. If you decide to go with fresh, skip the microwaving stage. I recommend mashing them as much as possible before mixing in the chia seeds. If you don't have raspberries at all, you can also sub for any jam you have on hand or make homemade chia jam.
- Peanut butter: Sub with another nut butter of choice.
For a lower sugar option, I recommend drizzling with chocolate instead of fully coating them!
Equipment
- Parchment paper
- Sheet pan
- Mixing bowls
Storage
For best results, I recommend storing the jam bites in the freezer for up to 3 months in an airtight container. You can store them in the fridge if you are planning on eating them quickly, however the raspberry may begin to leak out of them and can get messy.
Top Tip
When coating the raspberries in chocolate, try using a deeper bowl and a fork to help dip them. This will make it easier to completely submerge the jam bite into the chocolate without your fingers getting covered!
If possible, I also recommend making the chocolate layer thin as this will help it harden quicker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes you can! I give tips for this in the Substituions and Variations section above!
As a dietitian I highly recommend adding the chia seed as they are a great way to add additional fibre and healthy fats into your snack- plus they help thicken the defrosted raspberries. However if you are using fresh berries you do not NEED to use them.
If you are planning to eat them fairly quickly (1-2 days) they should be fine in the fridge- however, I recommend storing in the freezer for best results.
No! The chocolate covered raspberry will freeze, but I still find it easy to bite into. If you are looking for a more jammy consistency, just leave it on the counter for about 5 minutes before biting in.
Yes, but note that most jams do tend to have a lot of added sugar. I recommend either using berries or my chia jam for a lower sugar option.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Covered Raspberry Jam Bites
Ingredients
- 1 300 g bag frozen raspberries
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips white or dark chocolate both work
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, add frozen raspberries and microwave for about 1 minute (until defrosted), gently mash with a fork. Add chia seeds and mix until combined. Let stand for about 3 minutes to allow the chia seeds to thicken the raspberries slightly.
- On a parchment paper covered baking tray create your raspberry bites by spooning raspberries into about 14, 2 tablespoon rounds. Freeze for at least 3 hours or until hardened.
- Once frozen, top each raspberry bite with about ½ tablespoon of peanut butter. Place in the freezer for an additional hour.
- In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until fully melted. Dip each jam bite into the chocolate and palace on the baking tray. The chocolate should harden instantly and they are ready to be enjoyed!
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