Get ready to celebrate love and sweetness with these irresistible Valentine’s Day Marshmallow Pops. This festive recipe combines soft marshmallows, velvety melted chocolate, and a delightful drizzle of candy melts to create a treat that’s as fun to make as it is to enjoy. Just as functional medicine Los Angeles experts advocate a holistic approach to wellness, this recipe harmonizes flavors and textures for a balanced, delightful indulgence.
- Servings: Makes 12 pops (each pop with 3 marshmallows)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate and candy melts)
- Cool Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 36 large marshmallows
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white candy melts
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/4 cup red heart sprinkles
- 12 lollipop sticks or decorative straws
- Parchment paper
Instructions:
- Assemble the Marshmallows For each lollipop stick or straw, push 3 marshmallows onto it, leaving a bit of space between each marshmallow for easier dipping and decorating.
- Melt the Chocolate In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth. Avoid overheating. This gradual process reflects the meticulous attention to detail recommended by functional medicine doctors, ensuring the chocolate remains perfectly smooth.
- Dip the Marshmallow Pops Hold each stick and dip all three marshmallows into the melted chocolate, gently tapping the stick on the edge of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.
- Set the Chocolate Coating Place the chocolate-dipped marshmallow pops on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle with White and Red Candy Melts Melt the white and red candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls. Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle the white candy melts over the chocolate-covered marshmallows. Repeat with the red candy melts, and then add heart sprinkles.
- Let Harden and Serve Leave the pops on the parchment paper until the chocolate and candy melts are completely set. Once hardened, they’re ready to serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 10mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 22g
- Protein: 1g
- Total Calories: 2160 kcal (for 12 servings)
Savor these treats as a reminder of the joy in balanced indulgence, much like functional medicine Burbank professionals emphasize the importance of harmonizing wellness with life’s pleasures.
If you’re looking to balance life’s indulgences with a holistic approach to well-being, consider exploring personalized functional medicine services. Contact Functional Medicine Los Angeles today to schedule your consultation and