Wanting to sweeten up your summer? Look no further!
We’ve rounded up a collection of fuss free recipes that use just four ingredients or less. These simple treats are delicious, delightfully easy, and the perfect addition to your summer table.
Designed for snacking or serving, join us as we make the most out of one surprisingly versatile ingredient: a simple bar of chocolate!
4 Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Ideal for a solo sweet treat, or scaling up for a big night in, this edible cookie dough recipe is sure to satisfy any cravings. You can even toast it in the oven for 5 minutes for an upgraded experience!
With only 4 ingredients, this is super easy for a quick sugar fix!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 tbsp of butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose (plain) flour
- 15g chopped chocolate
Method:
- Cream the butter and sugar in a small bowl
- Mix in the flour
- Fold in the chocolate chunks
4 Ingredient Chocolate Ice Cream
Fancy a scoop? This rich chocolate ice cream is the epitome of summer: cooling and easy to make, you can whip up a batch in no time.
With no fancy equipment needed, bragging rights at the BBQ are at your fingertips!
Ingredients:
- 250g whipping cream (or double cream!)
- 60g condensed milk
- 75g cocoa powder
- 55g chocolate (chopped)
Method:
- Whisk the whipping cream until doubled in size
- Add the condensed milk and cocoa powder and mix well until combined
- Fold in the chocolate chunks
- Pour into a container of your choosing
- Set in the freezer overnight & enjoy!
3 Ingredient Chocolate Crunch Bars
Snack on-the-go? Yes please! These chocolate crunch bars strike the perfect balance between rich sweetness and satisfying crunch, ideal for a quick treat or a midday pick-me-up.
The best part? They keep in the fridge for 2–3 weeks (if they last that long...). Easy to make, easy to love! Say less!
Ingredients:
- 250g chocolate
- 3 heaped tbsp of nut butter (we chose peanut butter!)
- 6 salted rice cakes
Method:
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave until runny
- Mix in the nut butter
- Fold in the crushed rice cakes
- Pour the mixture into brownie tray lined with non-stick parchment.
- Set for 2-4 hours in the fridge
3 Ingredient Chocolate Fruit Bark
Step up your fruit snacks with a cool twist, just add two simple ingredients! This refreshing chocolate fruit bark is a fun, fuss-free way to cool off on warm days.
Ingredients:
- Your fruit of choice (we're using bananas)
- 100g of nut butter (we're using crunchy peanut butter)
- 100g of chocolate
Method:
- Slice your fruit and lay it out on a a baking tray lined with non-stick parchment
- Spread the nut butter over the top
- Pour over your melted chocolate
- Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes to an hour
- Break up & Enjoy!
These simple chocolate recipes are proof that delicious doesn't have to mean complicated. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep, you can whip up treats that are perfect for sunny afternoons, late-night cravings, or anything in between.