Chocolate Collard Leaves

This recipe offers another great way to enjoy greens, especially if you’re a chocolate lover.These chocolate coated collard leaves have an interesting texture with a smooth coated delicious drizzle.

Ingredients

• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup cacao powder
• 2 Tablespoons agave syrup, or your favorite syrup sweetener
• 2 Tablespoons mesquite
• 2 TTablespoon cacao nibs
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 bunch collard greens, destem, cut each leaf into 2 halves

Instructions

In high-speed blender, blend all ingredients (except collards) until smooth.

Place collard half leaves into a large bowl, pour chocolate sauce over leaves. Coat each leaf completely.

Place leaves in dehydrator at 104 degrees. Dehydrate for 4 to 6 hours, until dry.