DEEP FRIED CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with less sugar

💰Cheaper: milk chocolate

Milk chocolate is often less expensive and still provides a sweet chocolate flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber while cake flour can offer a lighter batter.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Granulated sugar is less expensive and can be used for dusting.

Soak wooden skewers in water and set aside.

Wash the strawberries and cut off the tops.

Use a sharp knife to cut out the white center flesh of the strawberries.

Mix a spoonful of Nutella into the melted chocolate until well combined.

Drizzle some of the chocolate mixture into the center of each strawberry, wiping off any excess.

Insert a skewer into each strawberry before the chocolate sets.

Place the strawberries in the fridge for about 5 minutes.

Cover the tops of the strawberries with chocolate and let them set on the bench.

Dip the rest of the strawberry into the melted chocolate to ensure it's fully covered.

Return the strawberries to the fridge for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Add water to the pancake mix, ensuring it's a little thicker than the fill line.

Dip the chocolate-covered strawberries into the pancake batter, twisting off any excess.

Carefully lower the battered strawberries into hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Drain the fried strawberries on paper towels and let cool before serving.

Dust with powdered sugar or mix cinnamon sugar to sprinkle on top before serving.

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