Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds

2-ingredient chocolate covered pomegranate seeds topped with shredded coconut. Store in fridge for a chocolate-y snack throughout the week.

Guys– I finally got my mini Christmas tree up this weekend. 

Do you have yours up yet? 

I picked one out at Whole Foods last week, walking up and down the sidewalk outside, searching for the most symmetric and full branches. 

The trees were cute and well taken care of, with already attached tree stands and fine needles that don’t shed much. 

Just my type. 

Last Friday, I knelt on the woven red tree skirt and searched for the *perfect* place to put all of my childhood ornaments. 

When M asked how he could help, I put him to work attaching green wire hooks to glass balls. 

Together we distributed the trinkets amongst branches while Alexa played contemporary Christmas music in the background. 

I don’t have any electric lights or a tree topper, but the result was still colorful and just the right balance of comforting and nostalgic. 

Everything felt cozy and Christmas and nice.

I also seeded a pomegranate (and then covered it in Hu chocolate) this week.  

These Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds require just TWO ingredients for a quick holiday inspired treat!

What You Need to Make Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds

Chocolate covered pomegranate seeds are the new chocolate covered cherries this year. 

Here’s what you need:

• Hu Kitchen Gems
• pomegranate 
• unsweetened shredded coconut

That’s it!

And the unsweetened shredded coconut is totally optional, just sayin’. 

What to Prep for Pomegranate Seeds

You will want everything ready to go once the chocolate is melted because this recipe requires some assembly.

Lay out a silicone mold in advance, which will be the form for your chocolate covered pomegranate seeds. 

I used a silicone muffin mold for this recipe, but you could also use a mini or a regular muffin mold.

If you’re not using silicone, I recommend lining the muffin molds with muffin cups or parchment paper to prevent sticking. 

Once you have the mold set up, we can get to our ingredients! 

How to Make Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds

Before digging into the chocolate, I recommend you figure out your pomegranate situation first. 

For this recipe, I seeded my own pomegranate. 

If you’ve never done this before, you’re in for a real treat.

It’s not necessarily hard to do, but it sure is messy! 

I’ve tried many different methods over the years to minimize the mess: the underwater method, the split down the middle method, the smashing method (which is really like free therapy, BTW), but none of them seem to prevent the ruby juices from splattering everywhere. 

But it’s all part of the  experience. 

And there are few things as rewarding as a handful of fresh pom seeds bursting in your mouth.

Not into seeding your own pom just yet? 

No worries! 

You can also buy frozen and pre-seeded pomegranate seeds, so choose whichever option works best for you, and have them ready to go! 

For this recipe, I used the seeds from one pomegranate. You can use more or less depending on your taste, so don’t worry too much about an exact quantity. 

The Best Chocolate for Pomegranate 

Now that you’ve got the pomegranate figured out, we can move onto even sweeter things. 

We’ll start this recipe the way all recipes wished they began: with melted dark chocolate.

Hu Kitchen Gems are my favorite vegan, paleo, and refined sugar free chocolate morsels to use in all of my no-baking! 

They melt beautifully on the stovetop without the need for any additional oils. 

Add the Gems to a medium pan on the stovetop and heat over medium low until they’re completely melted. 

Once no more chocolate chunks are visible and the chocolate is totally creamy and liquified, you’re ready to begin assembly. 

The Trick is to Work Quickly

Once the chocolate becomes melty and gooey, you will want to work quickly to assemble these treats.

Spoon several teaspoons of melted chocolate into the mold cavities, repeating until all of the cavities are filled. 

Transfer the silicone mold to the freezer, making sure it’s resting completely flat, so that the chocolate hardens in an even layer. 

Let the chocolate freeze for about 5-10 minutes. 

Check with your fingers to ensure it’s firm, then remove the mold from the freezer and prepare for the POM!

Toppings for Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds

Next, grab the seeded pomegranate and add a big spoonful to the top of each chocolate base. 

Go ahead and drizzle more dark chocolate on top of the pomegranate, because, why not? 

(Note: You will most likely need to reheat the chocolate slightly before drizzling.)

Sprinkle unsweetened shredded coconut on top, or leave them as the delicious 2-ingredient treat that they are! 

After decorating, place the silicone mold back in the freezer for the final chill! 

How to Know When Chocolate Pomegranate Seeds Are Done

The chocolate covered pomegranate seeds should be completely hard after about 5-10 minutes. 

Test again with your fingers. 

Finally, carefully pop out the cups from the silicone mold, either with your hands, or the edge of a butter knife. 

If the chocolate gives at all, this means they’re not fully hard and need more time in the freezer. 

Enjoy immediately, straight from the freezer!

How to Serve Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds

Make these Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Seeds whenever you’re craving a sweet, chocolate covered treat.

I love mine topped with unsweetened shredded coconut, but you can use other toppings as well! 

If you’re not into coconut, try adding sea salt, chopped nuts, or hemp hearts on the top layer as a finishing touch.

Try making a batch to store in the fridge or freezer for anytime dessert-ing!

The cups will keep in the refrigerator for up to one week and can also be frozen for longer term storage. 

They freeze well, and the pomegranate seeds and chocolate take on new flavor when chilled.

Enjoy!

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• Chocolate Caramel SunButter Cups

• Chocolate Covered Raspberry Chia Cups

• Dark Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups

• Superfood Chocolate Maca Cups

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