Studies show that eating dark chocolate may contribute to improved cardiovascular health. Packed with natural antioxidants, dark chocolate and cocoa sit in the same healthy category as green tea and blueberries. Blueberries have shown to shrink tumors, prevent cancer, improve memory, and balance - just to name a few. So this summer when you are picking up berries at the farmers market, swing by and pick up some dark chocolate to make this nutritious-delicious sweet.
1 cup dark chocolate (chips or broken up bar)
1 tablespoon shortening
2 cups fresh Oregon blueberries, rinsed and dried
Melt chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave, or in a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat, and stir in the shortening until melted.
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Add blueberries to the chocolate, and stir gently to coat. Spoon small clumps of blueberries onto the waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 10 minutes. Store in a cool place in an airtight container. These will last about 2 days.
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