You guys know how I am about salty sweet.
And I’m sure you know how I am about trail mix and chocolate. So basically what I’m saying is, this recipe is a no-brainer when it comes to combining everything I love.
This recipe contains only three base ingredients, one of which I had never worked with before: cocoa butter.
If you hover on the sidelines of the raw vegan dessert blogosphere like I do (read: I am obsessed with her), you’ll have heard a LOT about cocoa butter. And even if you aren’t a crazy blog fangirl, you’ll probably recognize the ingredient as the core of white chocolate and the sole creaminess factor in most non-dairy chocolate.
A couple weeks ago, my obsession, Dana of Minimalist Baker, posted these cheesecakes. I’ve adapted her cheesecake base with enormous success, and her use of cocoa butter kind of sealed the deal for me. I ordered some off of Amazon, and here we are today, with this luxurious dip.
This dip comes together in maybe 10 minutes, if you’re being generous and counting pistachio-shelling-time. Melt your cocoa butter, stir in some cocoa powder and liquid sweetener, mix in your add-ins, and voila. Time to devour enjoy graciously!
I paired this dip with Blue Diamond Almonds’ line of Nut Thins. I’d seen these in the grocery store next to the king-sized candy (please don’t judge me) and was always curious, so I was delighted when they sent me some to try. The salty nutty goodness is gluten-free and pairs amazingly with this velvety sweet dip!
Another big thanks to Blue Diamond Almonds for shipping me these Almond Nut Thins! This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almonds, but all expressed opinions on Whisk & Shout as well as affiliate social media pages are my own.Â
- 2-3 oz cocoa butter
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or honey
- pistachios
- peanuts
- dried fruit (I used cranberries)
- chocolate chips
- Melt cocoa butter in microwave at 1 minute intervals until it looks like oil.
- Stir in cocoa powder and maple syrup until smooth.
- Immediately stir in add ins.
- Let sit to thicken.
- Serve with crackers (I love the Blue Diamond almond thins because they're GF!), graham crackers, or fruit!
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Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This is such a creative idea, Medha! This dip looks amazing. I think I would just eat it by the spoonful! Yum!
Medha says
Thanks, Gayle!
Sues says
I’m not vegan, but this looks like a seriously awesome snack! I’ve never seen those nut thins- they look delicious!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Annie @ ciaochowbambina says
I am with you on the salty sweet, my friend! This snack looks awesome!
Medha says
Isn’t it just great? Thanks!
Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says
I love the chocolate dip! Plus the salty and sweet combo makes it wonderful!
Medha says
Thanks, Shelby 🙂
Julia says
Ohhhh girl, I love the way you think (and eat). Love the idea of a sweet dip! Plus I’m a huge fan of both chocolate and trail mix, so this is perfecto! Gimme dem crackers!
Medha says
Haha thanks!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Yum! What a wonderful snack!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I could eat this trail mix all day. . and I want to try those Almond Nut Thins!!! going to grab them the next time I’m at the store!!!!
Medha says
Thanks!
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
This dip looks delicious!! As a fellow salty/sweet addict + chocoholic, I can guarantee that this dip will not last long around my house! 🙂 Pinned!
Medha says
Thanks for the pin, Anna 🙂
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
What a fun and creative dip! I love that you used cocoa butter! This dip sounds perfect with the Almond nut thins!
Medha says
Thank you!
Harriet Emily says
Mmm, now this is the best idea for trail mix ever – seriously in awe of that chocolate dip!! It sounds incredible! Thank you so much for sharing 🙂
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Ashley says
Goodness this dip looks good! I feel like I wouldn’t be able to control myself around it! haha
Medha says
Haha thanks! And yes, it’s tough… enjoy it with loooots of friends around 🙂
Culina Sophia says
This is such a great idea – LOVE the addtion of maple syrup (I’m an addict). Gorgeous photos too!
Medha says
Thank you!
mira says
Love healthy snacks like this one! Never tried nut-thins but will definitely do!
Medha says
Thanks, Mira!
CakeSpy says
Another member of the salty sweet lover club right here. This is awesome!!!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
marcie says
I would probably just eat this with a spoon, but the nut thins work too! haha 🙂
Medha says
Haha thanks!
Meagan @ The F&B Department says
I could totally eat all of this chocolate dip and feel not even the slightest bit guilty. So yummy!
Medha says
Thanks Meagan!
Kathleen | HapaNomNom says
I love a good trail mix. My hubby and I go hiking all the time, so we really do eat trail mix, on the trail 🙂 I am also all about salty/sweet – a match made in heaven! And… I have also not ever used cocoa butter. This is a must try!
Medha says
Whoa you’re the authentic trail mix eaters!
Zainab says
Always the way to go- sweet and salty!!
Medha says
Yup 🙂
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says
This is genius! I really need to add more vegan recipes to my repertoire.
Medha says
Thanks! And they tend to involve fewer ingredients so that’s a win 🙂
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
Trail mix AND chocolate?! My two favorite things wrapped up in one 🙂 I could snack on trail mix all day if, ha! 😉 Pinning!
Medha says
Thanks for the pin!
Joanne says
So OOBBVVIIOUUSSLLLYY I need to get my hands on some cocoa butter. I want creamy trails mix dip as a snack today!
Medha says
Thanks, Joanne! 🙂
Jen says
I would totally eat the dip on its own. Love the trail mix idea!
Medha says
Thank you!
Mir says
Wow. I’m all about the salty and sweet, and this is awesome. I would probably eat this with a spoon, though. No restraint!
Medha says
Thanks, Mir!
Sam @ SugarSpunRun says
I really need to get my hands on some cocoa butter! This sounds so good, and I love how easy it is! 🙂
Medha says
Thank you, Sam!
Mike@TheIronYou says
I love cocoa butter, I can eat it by the spoonful. Such a neat idea to make a chocolate dip with it!
Medha says
Thanks!
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says
I would eat any kind of chocolate dip, especially something that looks and sounds this good!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Traci | Vanilla And Bean says
Oh yesss…. that cocoa butter, the magical ingredient that is extracted from raw cocoa beans…sold in beauty products instead of keeping it in our chocolate were it should be! (and some is, as in high quality coverture). What a delicious and creative dip, Medha! I think it’s time for some chocolate! 😀
Medha says
Hahaha exactly!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I’m a huge fan of salty sweet too, Medha. I don’t think I’ve cocoa butter before. I always love your creative vegan dishes and this one is awesome as usual!
Medha says
You’re too kind 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
This is so fun! I love the idea of a trail mix dip!
Medha says
Thanks!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
love that this is vegan! and I bet those chips were amazing dipped in this chocolate dip! YUM!
Medha says
Thank you!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
I’d love to have this right now! Yum!
Medha says
I might have to make another batch 🙂
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
THis is one seriously delicious looking dip!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Allie | BakingAMoment says
What a smart idea to use cocoa butter to make vegan things creamy! This dip sounds fantastic and I bet the nut thins are a perfect accompaniment 😉
Medha says
Thanks so much!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
What a great way to get your salty/sweet fix! 🙂
Medha says
Thanks, Christin 🙂
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
OK, seriously! This is so genius, Medha! How did I not think to combine trail mix and chocolate in dip form?! You are so smart! Pinned!
Medha says
Thanks for the pin, Justine!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I am obsessed with the almond nut thins! I never thought to make a chocolate trail mix dip, but I love this idea!
Medha says
Thank you!