Chocolate covered strawberries have many uses, all ending in consumption. They can console a broken heart or become a romantic gesture. This treat is also actually, surprisingly healthy. Chocolate covered strawberries are also considered to be a decorative desert. For anyone young and old this could make a beautiful, thoughtful gift.

Chocolate covered strawberries originated from a small shop called "The Stop and Shop" in Chicago, Illinois in the late 1960's. This scrumptious treat is made from a simple recipe. The recipe simply only consist of molten chocolate, and fresh strawberries. After the chocolate is melted you dip the strawberries in, and set them in the refrigerator until the chocolate his hard.

You can use a variety of different chocolates, and add nuts, sprinkles or anything anyone else would like.

This extremely delectable treat is somewhat nutritional and diet compatible as well. A normal sized strawberry usually contains about 45 calories. The chocolate generally only adds about 5 calories. The fat content is normally around 32 calories from fat.  The chocolate is 30 alone. Here is one thing about chocolate covered strawberries - you can make them when you’re all by yourself. If you want the most health benefits, then you will want to get a good quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa or more. Both chocolate and the strawberry contain antioxidants that help the immune system. The sodium levels are also pretty low, and the vitamin c is decently high. The nutritional information can vary based on the size of the strawberry and the brand of
chocolate. Strawberries also have a ton of fiber.

If you want to please your hunny, chocolate covered strawberries are the way to go. Pleasing someone with this treat is definitely not hard with this natural aphrodisiac. Restaurants will use chocolate covered strawberries as a very fancy, pretty, and delicious desert. Some companies even offer them as an edible arrangement. These strawberries covered in chocolate could almost be made into an art with all the interesting designs a skilled cook could make.

Strawberry farms probably make a killing on Valentines Day, especially when they average at a two dollar charge per strawberry! All in all, this tasty platter would be good for any occasion. This treat is also considered a decorative desert, especially in high-end hotels and restaurants. Chocolate covered strawberries are found all over the world and have influenced other chocolate covered fruits. For example, chocolate covered raisins, bananas, and various other chocolate covered fruits were inspired by the chocolate covered strawberry.

As you can see, chocolate covered strawberries are an all around good eat. They are great for nearly any social situation, especially those busy holidays. They will please almost any chocolate or fruit lover, and wow the crowds. Of course the amazing feeling you will get when you know that you just indulged yourself in a healthy snack is another nice bonus. So, why not do something to please your taste buds, that someone special, and the weight scale?