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Environmental Nutrition: Turn to dark chocolate for a heart-healthy treat

By Matthew Kadey, M.S., R.D. on

1/2 cup shelled unsalted pistachios

1/2 cup dried cherries

Coarse salt (optional)

1. Melt chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring often.

2. Stir in cinnamon, ginger and cayenne (if using.)

 

3. Divide nuts and cherries among 12 paper-lined mini muffin cups and top with melted chocolate and coarse salt (if desired). Chill about 1 hour.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 124 calories, 7 grams (g) fat, 4 g saturated fat, 13 g carbohydrate, 9 g sugar, 2 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 3 milligrams sodium.

(Environmental Nutrition is the award-winning independent newsletter written by nutrition experts dedicated to providing readers up-to-date, accurate information about health and nutrition in clear, concise English. For more information, visit www.environmentalnutrition.com.)


 

 

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