How to Make Magic Hard Shell Topping for Ice Cream

What’s ice cream without magic hard shell? Here’s how to make a wholesome version of this classic dessert accessory.

Looking for a healthy alternative to the magic hardshell to put on your ice cream?

Look no further!

I’ve been making magic hardshell with a mix of chocolate chips and coconut oil for a few years but I wanted to be able to make it without using chocolate chips. After testing this recipe over the last month I’ve come up with a combination of wholesome ingredients that work great! You can also use this magic shell recipe to make chocolate-covered ice cream pops, chocolate covered fruit pops and chocolate covered bananas!

Magic hard shell ingredients

One of the things I love best about this recipe is how simple it is – just a handful of ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Coconut Oil (you can also DIY coconut oil at home)
• 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 Cup Raw Honey or Maple Syrup
• 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
• Pinch of Sea Salt

How to make magic hard shell

And just like it only has a few ingredients, this magic hard shell recipe also only has a few steps. You can make this in ten minutes whenever the mood takes you!

1. Gently heat the coconut oil, cocoa powder and honey together in a small saucepan over low heat. Keep stirring until the ingredients are melted.
2. Add vanilla and salt and mix.
3. Pour warm magic shell sauce over ice cream or dessert of choice. Store in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Reheat over low to reuse.

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