Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries, washed and dried
1 cup dark chocolate melting chips
1⁄4 cup nuts, chopped, optional
Instructions
Step 1
Melt the chocolate chips. Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate at 30-second intervals in the microwave, taking breaks to stir until melted and smooth.
Step 2
Dip each strawberry into the melted dark chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off. If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the wet chocolate before it hardens.
Step 3
Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on a parchment-lined tray.
Step 4
Allow the chocolate to set by placing the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Step 5
Optional: if any chocolate is left over, pour over a cluster of nuts for a chocolate bark treat.
