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How to make Yummy Chocolate from 4 Ingredients

Here’s how to make yummy chocolate from 4 ingredients. It is healthier and so simple to make. And all you will need is 4 ingredients….

Who doesn’t love chocolate, we sure do.

In 2016, we visited Charley’s Chocolate Factory in Mission Beach Qld and it was fascinating to learn all the intricacies about how to make chocolate including the farming of Cocoa Beans.

Cocoa Beans are native to Central and South America however here in Australia there is currently only 20 hectares for farming. This area is in tropical North Queensland. The cocoa tree is very sensitive to wind and requires humid, wet, tropical conditions. The right soil conditions are also paramount.

The greatest challenge to farming cocoa in tropical North Queensland of course is cyclones which can completely devastate the trees.

Only a very small area of Australia therefore is conducive to growing Cocoa trees which makes Charley’s Chocolate Factory a very unique Australian business.

Learning the art of chocolate only made our passion for this indelible delight of the taste buds even more committed.

We have come across a few simple recipes since our visit to the chocolate factory in Mission Beach and have trialled a few versions but weren’t totally happy with the results, until now.

The ingredients we use to make our chocolate are always on hand as you never know when you are going to need more chocolate, right? With a bit of time to make some and to ensure our taste buds agreed we set about perfecting it.

With the use of just these 4 ingredients we have been able to make up this simple mouth-watering home-made dark chocolate that perfectly hits the spot.

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The 4 Ingredients needed to make yummy Chocolate:

1/2 cup of Coconut Oil

1/2 cup Cocoa Powder (I used Cocao Powder which is Gluten Free)

3 tablespoons Honey (I alternate between Honey and Agave Syrup)

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

If you are like me and regularly stock these 4 ingredients in your pantry, you can easily whip up a supply of chocolate anytime, anywhere especially while traveling!

How to Make Yummy Chocolate Step by Step:

To make yummy Chocolate from 4 ingredients is super easy.

Making Yummy Chocolate from 4 ingredients — Silicon Mould used to make Yummy Chocolate

Our Method:

All you do is place coconut oil in a saucepan and gently melt it. Add cocoa powder, honey and vanilla extract and stir until all ingredients are blended.

Simply just pour the mixture into a chocolate mould or into a silicon small sized ice cube tray which is what I used. Pop the chocolate filled ice cube tray in the freezer and it will be ready in approximately 15 minutes. As coconut oil melts in warm temperature, it is best to store chocolate in the freezer. Just take it out of the freezer a minute or two before serving to allow it to soften a little.

On occasions, I have blended all the ingredients in a bowl but had to work quickly as it starts to thicken fast. I spooned the mixture into the mould whereas by sticking with the normal method, it can easily be poured into the mould.

You can also make thin chards or bark by spreading a layer of chocolate on a piece of alfoil or alfoil lined tray and popping it in the freezer to set. Then break into chards to eat or use as decoration on a cake or dessert.

I doubled the basic recipe which made 15 x 1inch cubed size chocolates.

Calorie Count

This basic Dark Chocolate recipe is –

Gluten Free

The amount of Calories per serving is approx. 149.

It contains:

Fat: less than 15g

Carbohydrates: less than 10g

Sodium: 1mg

Protein: 1.1g

Cholestorol: Zero

Note – The number of calories per serve will be dependent on the size of the chocolate square. The calories will also vary if you are creating any new flavours with nuts or other ingredients.

Read about: How to Make Delicious Ice cream from 4 Ingredients

Cost to Make Yummy Chocolate from 4 Ingredients

I have calculated the cost to make up this easy, healthy, delicious dark Chocolate is approx. $2.40. This costing is based on using the Only Organic Virgin Coconut Oil from Woolworths. There are a lot of expensive brands of Coconut Oil.

It doesn’t get much easier than that to make your own chocolate. Now you know how to make yummy chocolate from 4 ingredients, you’ll be able to whip up your own in a flash at home or while you’re on the road. You can also get creative and make all sorts of different flavoured chocolate!

Added Extras:

Cherry Coconut Chocolate

Try adding desiccated coconut and pieces of cherry and create your own cherry ripe! Simply add the shredded coconut and cherry pieces to the basic chocolate mix or place them in the mould and pour the chocolate mix over the top. This will add to the quantity of the chocolate mix making more serves.

Crushed Nuts

Another idea is to add in crushed macadamia nuts, slivered almonds or walnuts. For added variety, make a multi-nut batch. Divide the nuts directly and evenly into the bottom of the mould or ice cube tray and pour the chocolate mix on top. By adding nuts, this will also make your chocolate mix go further!

White Chocolate Drops

Pop a White Chocolate Drop into the bottom of each section of the chocolate mould for a dark and white chocolate duo.

How to make yummy chocolate from 4 ingredients

Alternate Flavour Suggestions:

Get creative and make up your own new flavours of home-made chocolate!

Orange Twist

For an orange twist, add some orange rind or orange essence to the chocolate mix.

Peppermint Twist

Plus, you can add peppermint essence for your own after dinner mint. The different flavour possibilities are endless!

This recipe is perfect for making at home to enjoy on a daily basis with a lot less guilt.

For more Recipes on the Road, check out our: Flavoursome Cambodian Chicken Curry and How to Make Blueberry Banana Smoothies at home

How much do you know about Chocolate?

Here are some facts about chocolate you may not know.

The most popular chocolate in the world is…………. I’ll tell you at the end!!
Chocolate was once used as a form of currency.
Soldiers were sometimes paid in chocolate during the Revolutionary War.
Chocolate is dangerous and can kill dogs. This is due to theobromine, a toxic chemical found in chocolate.
The chocolate industry is worth $110 Billion dollars annually.
There are 4 types of chocolate, Dark, Milk, White and Blond.
White chocolate is technically not chocolate. It is not made from cocoa powder but from cocoa butter.
The Country that consumes the most chocolate per person is Switzerland
*Snickers is the world’s most popular chocolate.

We hope you enjoy making your own yummy chocolate, let us know how you go and what flavours you like best. 😊

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Safe Travels

Kev & Adele

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Diet Statement

We are not supporters of any specific diet including Veganism, Paleo, Keto, Atkins, Low carb or any of the other many options unless it is for medical purposes.

We do believe a good well balanced diet that ensures a healthy lifestyle and allows you to maintain good controlled health and fitness is important.

Adele and Kevin recommend a healthy overall diet with regular exercise.

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Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.

Canon 800d – https://ebay.to/2XQYnsk – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Lenses

Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
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Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.

Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.

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2 Comments

Gidda gilbert

August 12, 2020 at 9:09 pm

In your chocolate recipe. Your photo shows coconut cream but the recipe state coconut oil??

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  August 12, 2020 at 10:23 pm
  
  So sorry for the confusion, the photo has been removed as it is meant to be coconut oil not coconut cream. They are the ingredients for our ice cream recipe – How to make Delicious Ice Cream from just 4 ingredients. Thank you for pointing out, I will put a new photo back up shortly.
  
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7 Best Things to Do in Bermagui

Our 7 Best Things to Do in Bermagui highlight just why you should visit the beautiful New South Wales town of Bermagui.

Bermagui is a small seaside town set alongside glorious turquoise waters on the breathtaking Sapphire Coast of Southern New South Wales.

Nestled below Mt Dromedary, Bermagui boasts a spectacular harbour.

With the continental shelf being just 20kms off-shore and being the closest point to the Australian mainland, it provides perfect conditions off the coast of Bermagui for deep-sea and game fishing.

There is also good estuary fishing in the rivers and lakes of the region.

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About Bermagui

Bermagui is located on the south coast of New South Wales approximately 380 kms from Sydney.

It is just 180 kms from Bermagui to the Victoria border.

The population of Bermagui is 2772 however during the holiday season the area attracts many visitors who enjoy this beautiful seaside fishing mecca.

The region also offers some amazing wineries and other small towns to visit during your stay.

Blue Pool - 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui

Here are our 7 Best Things to Do in Bermagui

1. The Blue Pool

When visiting beautiful Bermagui, one of the 7 Best Things to do is The Blue Pool, it’s a must.

It is a naturally fed ocean pool and is aptly named for the blue coloured water reflecting from the sky on a clear day.

Besides swimming you can also go snorkeling in the natural rock pool. It’s great to be able to check out the sea life in a fairly safe environment.

Just beware of the waves as they crash over the rocks into the pool at high tide and at other times when the conditions are rough.

The viewing platform at the lookout above the Blue Pool is an awesome spot for whale watching during whale season.

2. Bruce Steer Ocean Swimming Pool

Another great swimming spot in Bermagui is the Bruce Steer Ocean Swimming Pool which is to the side of the Harbour just below Bermagui Point and just a short stroll from the main street of Bermagui.

The pool is fed from the ocean making it a natural saltwater pool. The pool is protected from Bermagui Point, has a sandy beach and is calm and safe for swimming.

Bruce Steer Swimming Pool - 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui — Sandy Beach entry to the Bruce Steer Swimming Pool

There is also a net at the end which opens to the ocean to prevent any sharks from entering.

The pool is named after Colonel John Mansel Bruce Steer who fought hard for the improvements to the Bermagui Harbour and for improved conditions for professional fishermen.

Bruce Steer Swimming Pool with safety net — Bruce Steering Swimming Pool netted for safer protection

3. Fishermen’s Wharf

The Bermagui Fishermen’s Wharf is a great spot if you like fresh seafood.

There is also an awesome ice cream shop which we visited a number of times! The Bermagui Gelati Clinic is definitely one clinic we didn’t mind visiting!

Bermagui Fishermen’s Co-Operative is one of the major suppliers of seafood for the Sydney Fish Market as well as a supplier to local restaurants and cafes.

Flathead, Snapper, Tuna, Swordfish and Shark are just some of the types of fish caught in this area.

Fishermens Wharf - 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui

The original Bermagui Fishermen’s Co-Operative operated from 1948 until 1975.

After the old Co-Op building was demolished, the current Fishermen’s Wharf complex was established and became home to the $2billion industry in 2009.

Original Fishermens Co-OP — Plaque at Fishermen’s Wharf showing the 1st Bermagui Fishermen’s Co-Op

4. Camel Rock

Camel Rock in Wallaga Lake just north of Bermagui is among the oldest rocks in New South Wales.

This rock formation was created by underwater avalanches around 450 million years ago and bears a strong resemblance to a camel.

Camel Rock - 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui — Camel Rock

You can view Camel Rock from the beach or the Camel Rock Viewing Platform.

Also call into the Camel Rock Brewery Bar and Grill while you are in the area.

Camel Rock with the drone — Overlooking Camel Rock

Read more about NSW: Exploring Honeymoon Bay and Discover Gosangs Tunnel

5. Horse Head Rock

It is believed that Horse Head Rock is in the proximity of 500 million years old making it one of the oldest rocks in NSW!

This distinctive rock formation which resembles a horses head is located between the surf beach at Camel Rock and Murunna Point at Wallaga Lake.

Horse Head Rock - one of 7 Best Things to see in Bermagui — Horse Head Rock – One of our 7 Best Things to do in Bermagui

To get to Horse Head Rock from Camel Rock Surf Beach, it is only accessible at low tide and although it is roughly only 200 metres, it is difficult in parts as you make your way over rocks near Camel Rock.

Be sure to allow enough time to return on low tide as well!

There is also a bush walking track that takes you along an elevated area for the best viewing of Horse Head Rock.

6. Wallaga Lake

Another popular spot for fishing is Wallaga Lake, the largest lake in southern New South Wales.

Wallaga Lake is just 7kms north of Bermagui and opens to the sea at Murunna Point, a significant Aboriginal place.

Wallaga Lake - 7 Best Things to see in Bermagui — Wallaga Lake’s historic wooden bridge

The Lake is also a popular spot for swimming, boating, sailing and water skiing and has a number of picnic and toilet facilities around the lake.

7. Michael Lerner Lookout

The Michael Lerner Lookout offers awesome views of the ocean and rugged coastline. Just 3kms south of Bermagui, the lookout has a fabulous elevated picnic area and day rest area.

The lookout is named after Michael Lerner who holds the record for hooking and landing two Black Marlin at the one time.

Michael Lerner Lookout views - 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui

Michael Lerner Lookout is just one of our 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui

5 Essentials – 4WD Accessories

4WD Recovery Tracks will get you out of most situations, especially in sand. We bought a pair of these generic branded tracks that have worked well whilst other brands include the Australian made TRED or the Australian Designed and made MAXTRAX 4wd Recovery Tracks.
For our 4WD we went with this EDECOA 1500 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter which has been excellent value and works great.
I’m a massive fan of my Victron IP65 15a Battery Charger. I use it often to give batteries a boost and it really is an essential part of my tool kit.
When camping my Kings 200w Solar Blanket gets a lot of use and works really well. Only downside is it doesn’t work with Lithium batteries.
Brass Tyre Deflators are a fast and easy way to lower your tyre pressure to your desired level. Perfect for when you are hitting the beach.

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Distances from Bermagui

How far is Bermagui to Sydney

Bermagui is just under 380kms south of Sydney. Travelling directly by car on the A1, it is just over a five hours’ drive to Bermagui from Sydney.

While exploring the Sydney to Bermagui coastline we made numerous stops along the way staying at Coledale, Windang, Jervis Bay, Ulladulla, Pretty Beach and Dalmeny just to name a few.

How far is Bermagui to Batemans Bay

It is around a 1 ½ hr drive from Bermagui to Batemans Bay. The distance between Bermagui and Batemans Bay is approx. 104kms.

How far is Bermagui to Canberra

The distance between Bermagui and Canberra by road is around 250kms and takes just under 3 ½ hrs to drive between the two.

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Other great places to stay in the region:

Bermagui Fun Facts

Did you know the movie, The Man who Sued God starring Billy Connolly and Judy Davis, was filmed in Bermagui.

Also the historic wooden bridge at Wallaga Lake was featured in the movie Unbroken directed by Angelina Jolie.

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Have you ticked off any or all of the 7 Best Things to See in Bermagui? Let us know in the comments below of any other things that you have seen in this magnificent Bermagui region.

Safe travels

Kev & Adele
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We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.

Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.

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