If you consider chocolate-coated peanuts to be a chocolate classic you’re not alone. They’ve been around a long time in chocolate shops and supermarkets.

As far as I know, the first commercially available chocolate-covered peanuts (at least in the U.S.), were Goobers. Goobers were first introduced in the States in 1925. The original chocolate manufacturer was the Blumenthal Chocolate Company. Nestlé acquired the brand in 1984.

I’m a classic chocolate lover, and I adore any kind of nut covered in chocolate. Actually, I’m a lover of the dark chocolate versions of the all classics...

I prefer dark chocolate-covered pretzels, dark chocolate-covered “turtles”, dark chocolate-covered peanuts and almonds and raisins. And the list goes on.

Dark Chocolate and Cashews

It’s no wonder I fell in love with dark chocolate-covered cashews. Right now I’m enjoying Ghirardelli brand Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cashews. The cashews are huge and thickly coated in rich, dark chocolate with a thin and shiny confectioner’s glaze. The sea salt makes the chocolate pop with intensity, although sometimes the salt is overpowering.

The cashews have a sweet buttery, and delicate nutty taste, that pairs nicely with the soft, creamy cocoa notes in the coating.

More About Cashews

Did you know that cashew nuts are actually kidney-shaped seeds? They grow at the bottom of the “cashew apple” -- the fruit of the cashew tree. Cashews are native to Brazil.

Cashews, in spite of the high fat content, have health benefits galore. They contain monounsaturated fats that are considered heart-healthy.  They are high in anti-oxidants, and they also provide copper and magnesium for healthy bones.

Combine cashews and healthy dark chocolate and you’ve not only got a timeless classic but one that’s good for you, too!

Enjoy!

(Here's are a couple links to get this from Amazon: free shipping as add-on item, stand-alone 2 pack.)

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Bryn Kirk

Course Facilitator at Chocolate University Online

Bryn worked for nearly 10 years in a research and product development for Ambrosia Chocolate Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Now she develops all of the CUO lessons and coaches the members of the Primal Chocolate Club.

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