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Why Chocolate-Covered Foods Taste Better

By V. Sheree Williams
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November 20, 2024
       
Chocolate-covered foods: strawberries
Photo credit: Brent Hofacker

Knowing what chocolate-covered foods taste better provides you with several selections for your next holiday party or special occasion.

Finding the right snack to curb your cravings gives you some much-needed serotonin. When it comes to finding something sweet, you can never go wrong when incorporating some chocolate into your day. However, it makes things even better when you can satisfy two needs in one. Learning what chocolate-covered foods tastes better opens up several possibilities.

Chocolate-Covered Foods to Enjoy

Strawberries

The chocolate-dipped strawberry is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to chocolate-dipped food items. Not only is it succulent, but it works as a great gift for various occasions and holidays. A nice box of chocolate-covered strawberries sets the mood for you and your partner, or it can be a delicious option for a child or friend.

Cherries

Cherries and chocolate are a tag team like peanut butter and jelly, working together to satisfy our taste buds. After all, the phrase “cherry on top of a sundae” is a popular saying for a reason—it’s because this treat is the best!

Potato Chips

Be careful when determining what type of chocolate-covered chips you want. Some selections are certainly better than others, and the standard potato chip is the top selection. Salty and sweet always work, which is why you can scarf down a handful of chocolate potato chips. However, other folks try to get creative and dip sweet potato and apple chips. But they pale in comparison to the superior potato chip.

Pretzels

Everything you can say about the potato chip can be copied and pasted about chocolate-covered pretzels. Tasting decadent chocolate with the crisp of a salty pretzel is a win for your mouth. If you want a triple threat of flavors, open a jar of peanut butter and dig in!

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Raisins

Granola, oatmeal, and yogurt all have one thing in common: The food industry covers up their bland taste with chocolate to get us to buy them. That same line of thinking applies to our favorite forgotten fruit—the raisin. A raisin’s chewy texture mixes well with chocolate, giving you a sweet taste with every bite.

Bananas

Chocolate-dipped bananas are a lucrative business—just ask George Bluth from “Arrested Development.” You can buy these bananas at any grocery store, or you can easily make them yourself. Furthermore, after you dip them in chocolate, you can add some crunch with peanuts or small bits of pretzel.

Knowing what chocolate-covered foods taste better can make you a hit at any gathering. Everyone will be asking, “Who made these?” At the very least, you’ll have some fantastic options to satisfy your cravings.

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